7-Day Sharm El Sheikh Snorkeling & Diving Vacation
Six hotel nights on the Sinai coast, a snorkeling yacht day, two intro dives, Tiran Island, a semi-submarine ride and an old-market city tour. We book the airport transfers too.
The short answer
7-Day Sharm El Sheikh Snorkeling & Diving Vacation is a 7-day, 6-night trip to Sharm El Sheikh. It includes transfers. Prices start at $588 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
This is a beach week with a reason to get on the water. You land at Sharm El Sheikh, settle into your hotel, and then take one outing a day. Each one is about the sea: a yacht day at Ras Mohammed, two guided intro dives, a boat day around Tiran Island and a ride in a semi-submarine. The last outing is a short city tour, so you see the town as well as the reef.
The pace is simple. Every day after you arrive is one excursion, then the rest of the day is yours for the pool, the beach or a long lunch. We handle the airport pick-up, the hotel nights, the excursions and the ride back to the airport. You choose the hotel standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and the excursions stay the same.
What lingers
- 01A full day by yacht at Ras Mohammed with snorkeling gear, lunch and soft drinks
- 02Two guided intro scuba dives with a certified instructor, no experience needed
- 03A boat day around Tiran Island with a snorkeling guide and lunch on board
- 04A semi-submarine and glass-bottom boat trip to see the reef without getting wet
- 05A city tour of the Old Market, Al Sahaba Mosque and SOHO Square
- 06Private airport transfers and six hotel nights, with free time every day
Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation at the properties listed or similar.
| Comfort level | Where you stay or similar | Per personfrom, Oct–Apr | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentialfrom $5883★ hotels | Sharm El Sheikh · 6 nightsFalcon Naama Star Hotel | $588May–Sep: from $635 | |
| Comfortfrom $8374★ hotels | Sharm El Sheikh · 6 nightsJaz NEO Naama Bay | $837May–Sep: from $933 | |
| Classicfrom $8695★ hotels | Sharm El Sheikh · 6 nightsParrotel Lagoon Waterpark Resort | $869May–Sep: from $972 | |
| Prestigefrom $1,0595★ deluxe hotels | Sharm El Sheikh · 6 nightsNaama Bay Suites & Spa | $1,059May–Sep: from $1,206 | |
| Luxuryfrom $1,2525★ luxury hotels | $1,252May–Sep: from $2,051 |
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Day by day
Detailed itinerary
7 Days / 6 Nights · Sharm El Sheikh · Ras Mohammed National Park · Tiran Island · Old Market · Al Sahaba Mosque · SOHO Square
- 1
A representative is waiting at Sharm El Sheikh Airport to greet you and help with your bags. A private vehicle then takes you straight to your hotel. Nothing else is planned, so the evening is yours to unpack, swim and have dinner wherever you like.
- 2
After breakfast you are collected from your hotel and taken to the yacht for eight hours at Ras Mohammed, the national park at the tip of the Sinai peninsula. The crew gives a safety briefing and hands out your mask, snorkel and fins. You swim over the reef at several stops, with lunch and soft drinks on board and marine fees already paid.
The captain decides each stop by the sea and weather, and may change the plan for safety. Fish sightings are common, but wildlife is never guaranteed. You are dropped back at your hotel for the evening.
- 3
Today you try diving. A minibus collects you from your hotel and you spend about seven hours on a dive boat shared with other guests. A certified instructor takes you down for two guided intro dives, with all the scuba equipment supplied. No experience is needed, but you fill in a medical questionnaire first, and the operator can turn away guests with some conditions.
An intro dive is a taster, not a certification course. Lunch, soft drinks and water are served on board, and marine park fees are included. The boat may change plans if the sea is rough.
- 4
A vehicle collects you from your hotel for a boat day around Tiran Island, in the strait between Sinai and Saudi Arabia. You share the boat with other guests and spend about eight hours at sea. A snorkeling guide leads you into the water at the reef stops, and you use the mask, snorkel and fins we provide. Lunch, soft drinks and water are served on board, and marine park fees are paid.
As always, the captain may alter or cancel the sailing if wind or waves make it unsafe, and fish and turtles are possible rather than certain.
- 5
This is the easy sea day. After a hotel pickup you board a semi-submarine for a trip of about 90 minutes, shared with other guests, and watch the reef through its windows below the waterline. A soft drink and water are served on board. The whole outing takes about three hours, so you are back at your hotel with most of the day left for the pool, the beach or an afternoon wander.
- 6
Your last full day is on land. A guide who speaks English joins an air-conditioned vehicle shared with other guests and takes you through the Old Market, to Al Sahaba Mosque and on to SOHO Square. The tour lasts about four hours, with bottled water provided. Wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees if you want to see the mosque.
After the tour you are returned to your hotel, and the rest of the day is free for a final swim or some shopping.
- 7
After breakfast and check-out, a private vehicle takes you from your hotel to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, with help for your luggage. Your transfer is timed around your flight, so tell us your departure time and we will confirm the pick-up.
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Six nights in a Sharm El Sheikh hotel, with breakfast on mornings after arrival
- Private airport pick-up and a private transfer back to the airport
- Ras Mohammed snorkeling by yacht, with mask, snorkel and fins, lunch and soft drinks
- Two guided intro scuba dives with a certified instructor and full equipment, with lunch on board
- Tiran Island boat and snorkeling day with a snorkeling guide, gear, and lunch on board
- Semi-submarine and glass-bottom boat trip, with a soft drink and water
- Old Market, Al Sahaba Mosque and SOHO Square city tour with an English-speaking local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on every excursion day
- Marine park fees on the boat and dive days
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry visa
- Gratuities for guides, crews and drivers
- Meals and drinks other than those stated
- Optional extras on the boats, such as underwater photos
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Wear a rash guard on the Ras Mohammed yacht day; the sun on open water burns quickly, even when there is a breeze.
- 02
Drink plenty of water and eat lightly before the intro dive day, and tell your instructor about any ear or sinus trouble first.
- 03
Take motion sickness tablets beforehand for the Tiran Island boat day if you are prone, as the strait can be choppy in wind.
- 04
Dress modestly at Al Sahaba Mosque with covered shoulders and knees, and bring a scarf if you plan to step inside.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Choose your hotel standard when you book. Ask us about adding nights, or a Cairo or Nile extension, which would be a separate trip.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travelers who want a Red Sea beach week with a reason to get on the water each day. It suits beginners, since the snorkeling needs only basic swimming and the dive day is instructor-led.
Maybe not, if
- Guests with heart conditions, asthma, ear problems or pregnancy on the intro dive day, and travelers who want sightseeing in Cairo or on the Nile.
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- One outing a day with the rest of the day free
- Snorkeling, intro diving and a semi-submarine in one week
- Airport transfers and hotel pickups all arranged
Things to Consider
- Boat days depend on weather and sea conditions
- Days 2, 3 and 4 are long, at seven to eight hours
- No temples or museums, and wildlife sightings are never guaranteed
Where it fits
A good fit for a first Red Sea week, for beginners who want to try the reef, and for travelers who like a relaxed pace.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many Sharm packages sell only a hotel. This one adds a snorkeling yacht day, two intro dives, a Tiran Island cruise and a semi-submarine ride, with transfers and marine park fees handled. The hotel standard is your choice.
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On the ground
Where it is
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Beach vacation with guided snorkeling, diving and boat excursions
- Accommodation
- Sharm El Sheikh hotel, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Sharm El Sheikh · Ras Mohammed National Park · Tiran Island · Old Market · Al Sahaba Mosque · SOHO Square
- Includes
- 6 hotel nights · Private airport transfers both ways · Ras Mohammed snorkeling by yacht · Two guided intro dives with equipment · Tiran Island boat and snorkeling day · Semi-submarine trip and city tour · Marine park fees
- Best for
- Beginner snorkelers and first-time divers · Couples and friends on a beach week · Families with children who are confident on boats
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), Arrivals HallMap
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Passport and any required travel documents
- Swimsuits, and a quick-dry towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle
- Any personal medication, including seasickness tablets if you are prone to it
- Water shoes for rocky entries
- Waterproof bag or phone pouch for boat days
What to wear
- Swimwear under light clothing on boat days
- A long-sleeved light top or rash vest for sun on the water
- Flat, non-slip sandals or water shoes on the boats
- A light jacket or sweatshirt for the wind on deck and evenings in winter
- Modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees for the mosque visit on the city tour
Children & families
Children are welcome on the hotel nights, the city tour and the semi-submarine trip. On the sea days, children need to be comfortable on a boat and in the water, and the operator confirms age limits for each outing when you book. The two-dive intro scuba day has its own age and medical rules, which the dive operator confirms. Child prices depend on age and on the room used, so we give you the exact figure when you tell us the child's age.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The boat days involve stepping onto a yacht or dive boat from a jetty, moving about on deck and getting in and out of the water by ladder or platform. The sea can be rough, which makes the deck harder to cross. The semi-submarine ride is the gentlest outing, but it still has steps to board. Hotel pickups and the city tour use air-conditioned vehicles. We cannot promise wheelchair access at every jetty or boat, so tell us your needs when you book and we will say honestly which outings suit you.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
Marine park fees are included in the boat days, and the dive and snorkeling outings follow the park rules on staying off the coral. Please use reef-safe sunscreen, never stand on or touch the reef, and do not feed the fish. The trip relies on road transfers, boats and the semi-submarine, so we do not claim a carbon saving. We use local operators in Sharm El Sheikh, so your spending stays in the town.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01Is any day a full day of sightseeing?
No. Every day after arrival is one excursion, and the rest of the day is free. Days 2, 3 and 4 are the longest, at about seven to eight hours each. Days 5 and 6 are short, at about three and four hours.02Do I need to be able to snorkel or dive already?
No. Beginners are welcome. The snorkeling days need only basic swimming, and the crew gives a safety briefing and the gear. The dive day is led by a certified instructor and no experience is needed.03Is the intro dive a diving certification?
No. It is a guided taster with an instructor, not a PADI or other certification course. You complete a medical questionnaire first, and the operator can decline guests with some conditions, such as heart problems, asthma, ear problems or pregnancy. The operator confirms age limits when you book.04Will we see dolphins or turtles?
Possibly, but never for certain. These are wild animals, and we cannot promise a sighting. You will see reef fish on the snorkeling and dive outings.05What if the sea is rough?
The boat captain can change the route or cancel a sailing for safety, and the sailing runs only as weather and sea conditions allow. If that happens we tell you and offer the nearest alternative. Any refund follows our cancellation and refund policy.06Is snorkeling gear included?
Yes, on the Ras Mohammed yacht day you get a mask, snorkel and fins, and on the Tiran Island day the mask, snorkel and fins are provided too. The dive day includes full scuba equipment.07Which hotel will we stay in?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we name the hotel for your dates. The excursions are the same at every standard.08Are international flights included?
No. The tour starts with your private pick-up at Sharm El Sheikh Airport and ends with your private transfer back to it. International flights, the visa and tips are not included.09Will I make my international flight?
If you fly into and out of Sharm El Sheikh directly, the tour ends with a transfer timed around your flight, so there is little risk. If you connect through Cairo, your two tickets are usually separate bookings, and a late first flight can cost you the connection. In that case we prefer you to allow a night in Cairo or choose a late-evening or night international flight. Please take travel insurance that covers missed connections.
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At a glance
- Length
- 7 days · 6 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Includes
- Transfers