Snorkeling in Sharm el Sheikh: Ras Mohammed & White Island

Swim straight from the boat into protected coral reefs and white-sand shallows

A full-day snorkeling and diving activity in Sharm el Sheikh combines Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island in one boat trip. You snorkel at selected reef sites with clear visibility and vibrant coral, then relax on white sand and turquoise water at White Island. Diving options range from guided intro dives for beginners to one or two dives for certified divers, all in the same trip so mixed groups can participate together.

The experience

You arrive at your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh with a free afternoon or morning, and the boat picks you up in an air-conditioned vehicle. The 8-hour trip departs for Ras Mohammed National Park, one of the Red Sea's top destinations for reef life. Once onboard, you move between two or three snorkeling stops at protected coral reef locations. The boat stays anchored while you enter the water with provided equipment and swim directly into the site. Visibility is clear, and the coral gardens and marine life are the draw. You control your time in the water and your depth.

Diving is optional and happens at the same stops. Beginners can book a guided intro dive with instructors who teach you underwater. Certified divers choose one or two dives depending on which option you selected at checkout. All equipment is provided. Between stops, you rest on a spacious, comfortable boat, take in the Red Sea views, and eat lunch and soft drinks served onboard. The crew focuses on safety and comfort throughout.

White Island is the final stop: a break from the water with soft white sand and shallow turquoise shallows where you can wade or swim at your own pace. The boat then returns to Sharm el Sheikh, and hotel drop-off is included. National Park fees are paid on site by cash or card.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• full-day boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island.
• snorkeling equipment.
• guided snorkeling stops at protected coral reef locations.
• lunch and unlimited soft drinks served onboard.
• diving equipment for selected options.
• optional guided intro dives for beginners or one to two dives for certified divers.

Options for this experience

6 options

Snorkeling, without transferGuide in 7 languages · 09:00Without transfer: two snorkeling stops at Ras Mohamed and White Island, with lunch on board and no transfer. Pickup is included

Full-day snorkeling and transferGuide in 7 languages · 09:00Snorkeling and island tour: two snorkeling stops at Ras Mohammed and White Island, with lunch on board and two-way transfer, including pickup and drop-off. Pickup is included

One Intro DivingGuide in 7 languages · 09:00One scuba diving for beginners: one snorkeling stop plus one beginner dive led by certified instructors, with lunch included. Pickup is included

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Two Intro DivingGuide in 7 languages · 09:00Two scuba diving for beginners: two snorkeling stops plus two beginner dives led by certified instructors, with lunch included. Pickup is included

Professional Diving, One StopGuide in 7 languages · 09:00One diving for professionals: one snorkeling stop plus one professional dive led by certified instructors, with lunch included. Pickup is included

Professional Diving with Two StopsGuide in 7 languages · 09:00Two dives for professionals: one snorkeling stop plus two professional dives led by certified instructors, with lunch included. Pickup is included

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Before you book

Lasts 8h, runs every day at 09:00, from US$ 22 per person, with live guides in 7 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Polish and Russian

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 11.23

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Red Dragon Tours

Is this one for you?Book the snorkeling-only option if you want to stay in the water at your own pace without diving instruction. Choose an intro or certified dive option if your group mixes swimmers and divers, since all levels participate in the same trip and stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5).

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.

Can I snorkel and dive on the same trip if my friends want different things?

Yes. The trip is designed for mixed groups, so some people snorkel while others do intro dives or certified dives at the same reef stops. Everyone travels on the same boat and eats lunch together.

What are the snorkeling stops like at Ras Mohammed?

Ras Mohammed National Park has selected reef sites with clear visibility, vibrant coral gardens, and active marine life. You enter the water from the boat and swim at the reef at your own pace. The sites are protected, so the coral and fish populations are healthy and abundant.

Is White Island just a beach, or can I snorkel there too?

White Island is a relaxation stop with soft white sand and shallow turquoise water. You can wade, swim, or rest on the sand. It is not a structured snorkeling site like the reef stops, but the water is clear and calm.

What happens if I have never dived before but want to try it?

Book the intro diving option. A professional instructor teaches you underwater at one of the reef stops, so you learn the basics and explore a protected site with guidance. No certification is required.

How long is the boat ride, and what is the boat like?

The full trip is 8 hours from hotel pickup to drop-off. The boat is spacious and comfortable, with room to rest between stops. Lunch and soft drinks are served onboard, and the crew prioritizes safety and comfort throughout the day.