Snorkeling at Ras Mohammed National Park from Sharm-el-Sheikh

Coral reefs and mangroves in a protected reserve where the water stays calm

A private snorkeling trip to Ras Mohammed National Park from Sharm-el-Sheikh includes a guide, air-conditioned car and park entry. You spend the morning and early afternoon swimming and snorkeling among coral reefs, salt lakes and tectonic fault lines, with stops to see mangroves and rare fish in waters sheltered from the open sea.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private trip to Ras Mohamed reserve

• Start trip at 8am
• Stop for special break en route
• Explore mangroves and salt lake
• See tectonic faults and coral reefs
• Swim and snorkel in reserve
• Rent masks, flippers, vests if needed
• Optional lunch at local beach restaurant
• Finish trip at 2pm

The experience

If you have a free afternoon or morning in Sharm-el-Sheikh and want to snorkel without fighting weather or crowds at your hotel beach, this trip takes you to Ras Mohammed National Park, where the reserve protects the water from strong waves and currents. A private car picks you up and brings a guide who knows the park's layout: the mangroves along the shore, the salt lake locals call Lake of Desires, the underwater fault lines where the reef drops away, and the sections where the coral and fish are densest. You spend roughly five hours on the reserve, which means time to enter the water more than once and move between a few stops instead of rushing through one.

The snorkeling itself happens in the park's shallow reefs and around the rock formations. The guide points out where to look and what to watch for, but you're in the water on your own schedule with your own mask and fins. Masks, flippers and buoyancy vests are available to rent if you don't bring your own. A local restaurant sits on the beach if you want lunch, or you can bring a packed lunch from your hotel. The operator can pre-order one at the reception if you ask. The trip typically runs from 8am to 2pm, so it fits into a day with other plans.

What’s included

• Private guide in English or Arabic.
• modern air-conditioned private car.
• entry to Ras Mohammed National Park.
• equipment rental (masks, flippers and buoyancy vests available on-site).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (under 12)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Cleotours Egypt

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Sharm-el-Sheikh and want a private morning or afternoon away from the hotel beach, with a guide who knows where the best coral and fish are. The small group (just you and your party) means you set the pace in the water and move between stops without waiting for others to finish.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's actually in the water at Ras Mohammed that makes it worth the drive from Sharm-el-Sheikh?

Ras Mohammed National Park holds coral reefs, rare fish and marine animals in shallow water protected from the open sea. The reserve also includes mangroves along the shore, a salt lake, and visible tectonic fault lines where the reef structure changes: features you see both above and below the water during the trip.

Will I be snorkeling alone or with other people?

This is a private trip, so it's just you, your group and the guide in the car and at the park. You're not joining a shared group or waiting for other travelers.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear or can I rent it there?

Masks, flippers and buoyancy vests are available to rent at the park. If you have your own equipment and prefer to use it, you can bring it with you.

How much time do I actually spend in the water snorkeling versus driving and waiting?

The whole trip lasts about five hours from pickup to drop-off. Most of that time is spent on the reserve itself, with the drive from Sharm-el-Sheikh taking up the remainder. You're not sitting idle. The guide brings you to different snorkeling spots within the park during the visit.

Is lunch included, and where do I eat?

Lunch is not included in the trip price, but a local restaurant operates on the beach where you can order and eat. You can also bring a packed lunch from your hotel, or ask the operator to pre-order one for you at the reception before the trip.