Snorkeling in Ras Mohammed: Coral Reefs & Mangrove Rocks

Six hours in the Red Sea's clearest waters, reef to mangrove

A half-day snorkeling trip from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park includes hotel pickup, a guide, and time at Wizard Lake and the mangrove trees. You enter the water next to intact coral reefs to see angelfish, triggerfish, clownfish and anemones in their natural habitat. The guide speaks English, Italian or Arabic and the group stays small.

Step-by-step itinerary

Half-day snorkeling at Ras Mohammed

• Hotel pickup in Sharm El Sheikh
• Travel to Ras Mohammed National Park
• Snorkel near coral reefs
• Observe colorful reef fish
• Visit mangrove trees

The experience

The excursion starts with hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle and a drive to Ras Mohammed National Park, where the coral reef remains largely untouched. Once you're in the water, the reef is right there. You snorkel directly alongside the formations and the small fish that live in them. Angelfish, triggerfish, clownfish and colorful anemones are the regular residents. The water clarity lets you see them without strain.

The itinerary includes a stop at Wizard Lake and the mangrove trees, a different ecosystem within the same outing. The guide leads the snorkeling portion and stays with the group throughout. The whole experience runs about six hours from pickup to return, which means you're back in time for a late lunch or an afternoon at your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• snorkeling guide in English, Italian or Arabic.
• access to Ras Mohammed National Park.
• time at Wizard Lake and the mangrove trees.
• snorkeling in the coral reef area.

Before you book

Lasts 6h, runs every day except Saturday at 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30, from US$ 13.69 per person, with a live guide in English, Italian and Arabic, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Italian 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 6.84

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Book Tour Egypt

Is this one for you?The six-hour commitment includes both the drive and the water time, so plan for a half-day away from your hotel rather than a quick morning swim. You'll enter the water from a boat or beach access point that the guide manages, and the pace is set by the group's comfort level in the reef.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Italian and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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 fish and coral will I actually see when snorkeling in Ras Mohammed?

Ras Mohammed's reef is home to angelfish, triggerfish, clownfish and colorful anemones. The coral formations themselves are still intact, so you're snorkeling alongside living reef structure rather than degraded sections.

Does the snorkeling guide stay with the group the whole time?

Yes, a snorkeling guide leads the group and remains with you throughout the water time, speaking English, Italian or Arabic depending on your preference.

What is Wizard Lake and when do we visit it?

Wizard Lake is one of the stops included in the half-day itinerary. It's part of the mangrove ecosystem visit that rounds out the snorkeling portion of the day.

How long is the drive from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Mohammed?

The total outing is six hours from hotel pickup to return, which includes the drive, snorkeling time and the mangrove visit. The exact breakdown depends on your hotel location and traffic.