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Ras Mohammed & White Island Boat Day from Sharm El Sheikh

8 hours, shared boat for up to 40. Two snorkel stops, White Island, lunch, equipment and hotel transfers included.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

An 8-hour shared boat day from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park with two snorkeling stops, a White Island sandbar stop and lunch on board, about 75 minutes each way by sea.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Sharm El Sheikh · Ras Mohammed National Park · White Island
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba, Old Market) · Boat shared with other guests · Snorkeling guide · Mask, snorkel and fins · Lunch on board with soft drinks and water
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

The sea is warmest from June to October. From December to February it is cooler and a wetsuit helps. Mornings are usually calmest on the water.

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  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and IATA member

02Overview

A first look

This is an 8-hour boat day from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park, shared with up to 40 guests. The boat sails about 75 minutes south from the jetty, then makes two snorkeling stops on the park's reefs and a stop at White Island, where you can walk on the sandbar when the tide is low. Lunch on board, mask, snorkel, fins, the park fee and hotel transfers are included. It suits swimmers of all ages, including families, and travelers who are not prone to seasickness.

Background

The facts

Ras Mohammed National Park lies at the southern tip of Sinai, about 75 minutes by boat from the Sharm El Sheikh jetty. The full day, with hotel transfers, takes about 8 hours.

Named in this entry

Ras Mohammed National Park·White Island·Sinai·Red Sea·Sharm El Sheikh

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Swimmers and families who want a full day of snorkeling in a national park, with gear and lunch included.

Maybe not, if

  • Non-swimmers who do not want to stay on deck, and travelers who are very prone to seasickness.

What lingers

  • 01Two snorkeling stops on reefs in Ras Mohammed National Park, with a guide
  • 02White Island sandbar for wading and walking when the tide is low
  • 03About 75 minutes by sea from the jetty south to the national park
  • 04Lunch on board with soft drinks and water, served while the boat rests
  • 05Mask, snorkel and fins are provided, and the national park fee is already paid
  • 06Shared boat for up to 40 guests, with hotel pickup and drop-off

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • Park reefs with a guide in the water
  • Lunch, gear and park fee included
  • White Island sandbar stop

Things to Consider

  • About 75 minutes each way by sea
  • The sandbar depends on the tide

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba, Old Market)
  • Boat shared with other guests
  • Snorkeling guide
  • Mask, snorkel and fins
  • Lunch on board with soft drinks and water
  • Ras Mohammed National Park fee

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Towels
  • Underwater photos and video
  • Wetsuit rental in winter
  • Personal expenses

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Take a seasickness tablet before sailing if you are unsure, not after you feel unwell

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    Wear a hat on the White Island sandbar, where there is no shade

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

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 sea. Please enter each child's age when you send the request.

Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How does the price work for the Ras Mohammed boat day?
    The price is per person for a place on a shared boat with up to 40 guests. It covers transfers, snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks, the guide and the park fee. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your request. Towels, wetsuit rental in winter and photos are extra.
  2. 02Where is the pickup and at what time?
    Pickup is at about 08:00 from hotels in Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba and the Old Market, then a transfer to the jetty. Our team confirms the exact time after accepting your request. Bring your passport or a copy for the jetty.
  3. 03Can I bring my children on the boat?
    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 sea, and parents stay responsible for them on the boat and in the water.
  4. 04What should I pack for a day at sea?
    Bring swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, and seasickness tablets if you need them. Your passport or a copy is needed at the jetty. In winter pack a dry warm layer and consider renting a wetsuit, because the sea and the wind feel cold.
  5. 05What happens if the weather is bad?
    A full refund applies if you cancel at least 3 days ahead. Cancel between 3 days and 24 hours before and we refund half. Closer than 24 hours, or a no-show, is not refundable. Tell us as early as you can, because the refund depends on how many days remain before the trip starts. A trip the port authority stops for weather is moved to another day or refunded.
  6. 06Will I share the boat with other groups?
    Yes. The boat is shared with other guests, up to 40 in total, and the schedule is set for everyone. There is a snorkeling guide in the water at each stop. The White Island sandbar depends on the tide, so how much you can walk varies.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit toward future travel with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours: keep the full amount as credit, or take a partial refund.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't show up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • If we ever have to cancel, for weather or anything beyond our control, you lose nothing.

Credit is valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can be used on any tour, cruise or stay with us.Read our full cancellation and refund policy

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