Snorkeling in Sharm el Sheikh: White Island & Ras Mohamed

Descend into three separate snorkeling zones and surface with coral and reef fish in view.

A full-day snorkeling excursion from Sharm el Sheikh visits White Island and Ras Mohamed with three separate reef stops, professional guides, snorkeling equipment, lunch and beverages on board. Hotel pickup starts around 8 am. The boat is a large three-tier vessel with an air-conditioned saloon for meals and rest between dives. Groups stay under 25 passengers per departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling trip to White Island and Ras Mohamed

• Pickup from hotel in Sharm el Sheikh
• Travel to White Island
• Snorkel at White Island
• Visit Stingray Station for snorkeling
• Enjoy BBQ lunch and beverages on board
• Relax in air conditioned saloon
• Return to hotel

The experience

The boat leaves your Sharm el Sheikh hotel around 8 am and heads into the Red Sea toward three separate snorkeling zones. White Island sits in the middle of the sea and anchors the day. Ras Mohamed and Sting Rail Station make up the other two stops. You get snorkeling equipment on board, so there is nothing to arrange beforehand. Just bring a swimsuit and sunscreen. The guides are multilingual and work in English, Spanish, Italian, French and three other languages.

Between stops, you stay on the large three-tier boat, which has an air-conditioned saloon where lunch is served. The meal is a BBQ with hot and cold drinks included. The boat itself is built to hold 40 passengers, but this operator caps departures at 25, which means more space on deck and less crowding at the rails when you are gearing up. A professional team manages the equipment and the timing of each stop.

Entry to the national park is included in the price. If you want photos or video of your snorkeling, a photographer and videographer travel on board, but their services are an additional charge and booked separately.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• professional multilingual guide.
• entry to the national park.
• snorkeling equipment.
• BBQ lunch on board.
• hot and cold beverages.
• use of the three-tier boat with air-conditioned saloon.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (7 to 12 years) · Child (3 to 6 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 25

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Pyramids Diving Center

Is this one for you?Book this excursion if you want three separate reef stops and the space to move around between dives. The 25-passenger limit means the boat never feels crowded, and the three-tier design gives you deck space and a cool place to rest during lunch.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 12 years); Child (3 to 6 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What are the three snorkeling stops on this excursion?

White Island, located in the middle of the Red Sea, is the centerpiece. Ras Mohamed and Sting Rail Station are the other two reef sites where you enter the water.

What time does the boat leave Sharm el Sheikh?

Hotel pickup starts around 8 am to 8:20 am, depending on which hotel you select and the specific departure date.

Is snorkeling equipment provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Equipment is included and provided on board. You do not need to bring or rent it separately.

How many people travel on each boat?

The boat can hold up to 40 passengers, but this operator limits each departure to a maximum of 25 to reduce crowding.

What is included in the meal on board?

Lunch is a BBQ served in the air-conditioned saloon, with hot and cold drinks included throughout the day.

Do I need a passport for this snorkeling trip?

Yes, a current valid passport is required on the day of travel.