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Ras Mohammed and White Island Boat Trip from Sharm

8 hours, shared boat for up to 40 guests. Two snorkelling stops in Ras Mohammed, White Island, lunch on board, hotel transfers included.

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The short answer

An 8-hour shared boat trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park with two snorkelling stops, a White Island sandbar visit at low tide and lunch on board.
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Good to know

Destinations
Sharm El Sheikh · Ras Mohammed National Park · White Island
Includes
Collection from, and return to, your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba or the Old Market area) · A place on a boat shared with other guests · A snorkelling guide in the water with the group · Snorkelling kit: mask, snorkel and fins · Lunch on the boat, with soft drinks and drinking water
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

Water is warmest from June to October. From December to March it is cooler, and a wetsuit helps. Morning sailings are usually calmer than the afternoon.

  • Egyptian tour operator since 1988, with an office in Sharm El Sheikh
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A

02Overview

A first look

This is an eight-hour boat trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park, where Sinai meets the Red Sea. A vehicle collects you at about 08:00 and takes you to the jetty. The boat sails south for around 75 minutes, then stops at a reef in the park for snorkelling with a guide. After a visit to the White Island sandbar at low tide, lunch is served on board, and a second snorkelling stop follows. The boat is shared with up to 40 guests. It suits families, and anyone who enjoys swimming and snorkelling.

Background

The facts

Ras Mohammed National Park is at the southern tip of the Sinai peninsula, about 75 minutes by boat south of the Sharm El Sheikh jetty. The day lasts around 8 hours.

Named in this entry

snorkelling

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Families and snorkellers who want to see coral reef inside a national park on a relaxed boat day.

Maybe not, if

  • Anyone who suffers badly from seasickness or cannot swim.

What lingers

  • 01Two snorkelling stops on the coral reefs of Ras Mohammed National Park
  • 02A wade and walk on the White Island sandbar when the tide has gone out
  • 03A guide in the water with you, and mask, snorkel and fins provided
  • 04Lunch on board with soft drinks and water, and the park fee included
  • 05About 75 minutes of sailing each way from the jetty, with time to relax on deck
  • 06Shared boat for up to 40 guests, with hotel collection and return

Honest assessment

The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.

Highlights

  • Snorkelling inside a national park
  • Equipment, lunch and park fee included
  • Guide swims with the group

Things to Consider

  • The crossing is about 75 minutes each way
  • A busy boat, shared with up to 40 guests

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • Collection from, and return to, your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba or the Old Market area)
  • A place on a boat shared with other guests
  • A snorkelling guide in the water with the group
  • Snorkelling kit: mask, snorkel and fins
  • Lunch on the boat, with soft drinks and drinking water
  • Entry fee for Ras Mohammed National Park

Not included

  • Tips for your guide and the boat crew
  • Towels for drying off
  • Photos or video taken underwater
  • Hire of a wetsuit during winter
  • Your own spending money

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

  1. 01

    Take seasickness tablets before you sail rather than after you feel unwell

  2. 02

    Check the tide with the crew, as White Island is best at low tide

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

On this shared trip, children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. Children should be comfortable in the water, and the crew may ask them to wear a life jacket for snorkelling.

These fares are a guide, as prices and departure move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01What does the price for the Ras Mohammed boat trip cover?
    The price is per person and includes the boat, snorkelling guide, equipment, lunch, drinks, the park fee and hotel transfers. A winter wetsuit, towels and underwater photos cost extra. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your booking, and we confirm availability before payment.
  2. 02When is the hotel pick-up in Sharm?
    Collection is at about 08:00 from hotels in Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba and the Old Market area. Our team confirms your exact time after booking. The boat is back at the jetty at about 16:00, and the transfer to your hotel follows.
  3. 03Is the boat trip suitable for children?
    Yes. Under 2s travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. Children should be happy in the water and wear a life jacket if the crew advises it. The sailing time is long for very small children.
  4. 04What should I pack for the day on the boat?
    Pack swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sun cream, a hat and sunglasses, and bring a dry change of clothes. Keep your passport or a copy for the jetty. If you tend to feel seasick, take tablets before you board. In winter, a wetsuit can be hired.
  5. 05What happens if the weather stops the boat?
    Cancel three or more days before for a full refund, or between three days and 24 hours before for half. Inside 24 hours, or if you do not turn up, nothing is refunded. If the port authority stops sailings because of weather, your trip is moved to another day or refunded.
  6. 06Is the boat shared with other guests?
    Yes, up to 40 guests share the boat. We are an Egyptian operator (ETAA Licence 718), not an ATOL or ABTA member, and we do not sell international flights. Our Sharm El Sheikh team runs the trip. Booking is by request, and we confirm availability before you pay.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit towards a future holiday with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours beforehand: hold on to the whole amount as credit, or have part of it refunded.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't turn up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • Should we ever have to cancel, because of the weather or anything else beyond our control, you won't lose a penny.

Credit stays valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can go towards any tour, cruise or stay with us.See the complete terms for cancelling and refunds

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