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Tiran Island Boat & Snorkeling Day from Sharm El Sheikh

8 hours, shared boat for up to 40. Two or three snorkel stops, lagoon swim, lunch, equipment and hotel transfers included.

At a glance

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The short answer

An 8-hour shared boat day from Sharm El Sheikh to the Straits of Tiran, with two or three snorkeling stops, a shallow lagoon swim and lunch on board, about one hour of sailing each way.
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Good to know

Destinations
Sharm El Sheikh · Tiran Island · Straits of Tiran
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 windier, and a wetsuit helps. Mornings are usually calmer.

  • Egyptian tour operator working since 1988
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and IATA member

02Overview

A first look

This is an 8-hour boat day from Sharm El Sheikh to the Straits of Tiran, shared with up to 40 guests. The boat sails about an hour north-east to the reefs off Tiran Island, where you snorkel at two or three stops with a guide and swim in a shallow lagoon. Landing on the island is not permitted. Lunch on board, mask, snorkel, fins, marine park fees and hotel transfers are included. It suits swimmers and families who are comfortable at sea.

Background

The facts

Tiran Island lies in the Straits of Tiran, about one hour by boat north-east of the Sharm El Sheikh jetty, between Sinai and Saudi Arabia. The full day, with transfers, takes about 8 hours.

Named in this entry

Tiran Island·Straits of Tiran·Sharm El Sheikh·Red Sea·coral gardens

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Swimmers and families who want a full day of snorkeling 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 or three snorkeling stops over the coral gardens off Tiran Island
  • 02A swim in a shallow lagoon with clear, light-blue water, easy for less confident swimmers
  • 03About one hour by sea from the jetty north-east to the Straits of Tiran
  • 04Lunch on board with soft drinks and water, served once the morning stops are done
  • 05Mask, snorkel and fins are provided, and the marine park fees are 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

  • Two or three snorkel stops with a guide
  • Shallow lagoon for easy swimming
  • Lunch, gear and fees included

Things to Consider

  • The strait can be choppy
  • No landing on Tiran Island

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
  • Marine park fees

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Towels
  • Underwater photos and video
  • Water sports offered on the boat
  • Personal expenses

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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

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    Bring a windproof layer for the return, because wet skin gets cold quickly

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 at sea and in the water. Please enter each child's age in your 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 Tiran Island boat day?
    The price is per person for a place on a shared boat with up to 40 guests. It covers transfers, snorkeling gear, the guide, lunch, drinks and marine park fees. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your request. Towels, photos and water sports on the boat are extra.
  2. 02What time is pickup and where do you collect?
    Pickup is at about 08:00 from hotels in Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba and the Old Market, followed by 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 go onto Tiran Island itself?
    No. Landing on Tiran Island is not permitted, so the day is spent on the boat and in the water. You snorkel over the coral gardens off the island, swim in a shallow lagoon and eat lunch on board. The views of the island from the water are good, and the guide points out what you can see.
  4. 04Is the boat day suitable for children?
    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 at sea and in the water. The shallow lagoon stop is the easiest place for them to swim.
  5. 05What if the sea is too rough, and how do I cancel?
    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. 06Do I need to be able to swim?
    You should be comfortable in the water, because snorkeling is the main activity. A life jacket can be worn if you want one, and the guide stays near the group. If you would rather not swim, you can stay on board and relax on deck while others snorkel.

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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