Snorkeling Tiran Island from Sharm el Sheikh: 2–3 reef stops

The Red Sea's coral gardens look like underwater farms, not just reefs.

Snorkel the Tiran Strait from Sharm el Sheikh on a full-day boat trip with 2 to 3 stops at the best reef sites. A professional guide shows you the corals and fish. The boat carries a sun deck for the surface hours, and lunch and soft drinks are served on board. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included, along with mask, fins and life jacket.

The experience

Tiran Island sits in the Tiran Strait, and the reefs there are what draw snorkelers from Sharm el Sheikh. A minivan picks you up from your hotel in the early morning and drives you to the jetty, where you board a spacious boat equipped with sun decks. The boat heads out to the strait, and you make 2 to 3 stops at different snorkel sites: each one a different section of the reef system. A professional guide is with you in the water and points out the corals and the fish that live in them. The Red Sea's typical species are small and colorful, and they move through the gardens of coral in schools.

Between stops, you stay on deck. The boat has room to relax and sunbathe, and soft drinks, tea and coffee are available throughout the day. Lunch is served on board. You bring your own swimsuit, towel and sunscreen. The operator provides mask, fins and life jacket. The trip runs 8 hours from pickup to return, and it is suitable for families: children can snorkel with the guide, and the pace is set by the group's comfort in the water, not by a fixed schedule.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned minivan.
• professional snorkel guide.
• mask, fins and life jacket.
• lunch and soft drinks on board.
• tea and coffee.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 17:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (17 to 85 years) · Child (6 to 16 years): free · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 30

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by MyEgyTours

Is this one for you?Groups of families and mixed swimmers work well here because the guide sets the pace in the water and the boat's sun deck gives non-snorkelers and rest breaks a comfortable place to spend the surface hours. The 8-hour day suits travelers who want a full immersion in the reef without the rush of a half-day trip.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 16 years): free; Infant (under 6).

What should I bring for a day snorkeling Tiran Island?

Bring your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen. The boat provides mask, fins and life jacket, so you don't need to pack your own gear.

How many snorkel stops are there in Tiran Strait?

The boat makes 2 to 3 stops at different reef sites in the Tiran Strait, each one chosen for the corals and fish you'll see there.

Is lunch included on the snorkeling trip?

Yes, lunch and soft drinks are served on board between snorkel stops, along with tea and coffee available throughout the day.

What time does the boat leave from Sharm el Sheikh?

The exact meeting time is given after you confirm your booking. Hotel pickup happens in the early morning, and the full trip takes 8 hours.