15 Snorkeling in Sharm El Sheikh Worth Booking

1.White Island and Ras Mohamed Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,194 reviews · 6 hours · from $29Our pick

Spend about six hours aboard an Egypt Sun Marine Fleet yacht from Sharm El Sheikh, with two Red Sea snorkeling stops, White Island, and a buffet lunch. Guides such as Mido, Islam, Ismail, and Mohammed are praised for calm, close support in the water. Hotel pickup is optional, and White Island depends on the tide.

“We had an amazing time on our White Island and Ras Mohammed snorkelling excursion in Sharm El Sheikh! The whole day was beautifully organised and perfect for our little family. The crew were friendly, attentive and made sure everyone felt safe and relaxed. The snorkelling itself was unforgettable — crystal-clear water, colourful coral, and so many vibrant fish. My husband and I loved every moment, and even my 2yr old enjoyed the trip. White Island was absolutely stunning and felt like paradise. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Sharm!”

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2.Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,347 reviews · from $25

Leave your Sharm El-Sheikh hotel by air-conditioned vehicle and sail aboard a yacht to Ras Mohammed National Park. You will make two reef snorkeling stops, visit White Island, and eat a buffet barbecue lunch on deck. Guides such as Bishoy, Ahmed, and Shazly assist with water activities. Optional scuba equipment and instruction cost extra.

“We have had a brilliant day, Ahmed our guide was very informative, happy, helpful nice man (Although he supports Chelsea! Never mind 😂) The staff on board were brilliant, this was our first dive experience which was amazing, seeing the coral and beautiful fish. The diving instructors were so good, I had a bit of a wobble and took on water and panicked however my diving instructor reacted very quick and completely put me at ease! Great lunch, last stop at White Island which is stunning. We thoroughly recommend this trip! Thank you ❤️ Donna & Andy Liverpool fans #MosalahisthegoatRead more”

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3.Ras Mohamed & White Island Dive & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,280 reviews · 9 hours · from $29

Sail from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohamed National Park aboard a three-level boat with a sundeck and onboard facilities. You can try a 10 to 15 minute introductory scuba session to 7 meters, snorkel at two reef sites, visit White Island, and enjoy lunch. Instructors speak Arabic, English, Italian, and Russian. Hotel pickup is included.

“Sayed was the best taxi in the water. amazing experience for first time snorkeling”

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4.Tiran Island Snorkeling Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · from $63Top rated

Set out from Sharm el Sheikh for three snorkeling stops around Tiran Island or Ras Mohamed National Park. You get hotel pickup, gear, a professional guide, lunch, and unlimited hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks. Expect a full eight-hour day, with up to 35 people aboard and a long sail to the first reef.

“Great diving spots. Turquoise sea, magnificent, well-preserved coral. Thousands of fish. Comfortable boat and friendly crew. Very good for all levels.”

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5.Snorkeling trip to Ras Mohamed & The White Island aboard Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 479 reviews · from $70

Leave your Sharm el Sheikh hotel by air-conditioned vehicle and sail at 9:00 a.m. aboard a spacious yacht. Snorkel once or twice at Ras Mohamed, visit White Island, enjoy a seafood buffet, and try the hanging chair and water-walking harness. Bring money to rent snorkeling gear if needed.

“I booked this on a whim as a birthday present to myself :) I opted for the VIP option and would highly recommend it. The staff and boat the vibe, everything was immaculate! I can’t fault it at all, they communicated very well via WhatsApp about pick up etc and they arrived oRead more”

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6.Snorkeling Day Trip to White Island and Ras Mohamed from Sharm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 428 reviews · from $35

Travel by yacht from Sharm el Sheikh to two Ras Mohamed snorkeling sites and White Island. Guides such as Ahmed and Mohamed Hosny help beginners in the water, while the crew serves lunch, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and water. Snorkeling gear, towels, sunscreen, and sunglasses cost extra.

“Friendly staff. Good meal. Comfortable boat. The white island is really beautiful. Highly recommend.”

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7.Snorkeling Day Trip To White Island And Ras Mohammed By VIP Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $35

Spend about eight hours cruising from Sharm el Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island. You’ll snorkel with a guide, see coral and Red Sea fish, eat lunch onboard, and use unlimited soft drinks, hot drinks, and water. Hotel pickup is included, but bring €5 cash for the park fee and note that equipment costs extra.

“Bonito viaje, buena gente, buenos instructores, comida regular, deberían tener más cuidado con la bebida, donde la ponen”

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8.VIP -White Island & Ras Mohamed Snorkel Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · from $81

Set out from Sharm el Sheikh on a large three-level boat for three Red Sea stops, including White Island and Ras Mohamed. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, park entry, lunch, drinks, and a guide. Guides such as Mohamed Mahmoud, Khaled Shabben, and Mamdouh Mohammed are praised for helping first-timers feel safe in the water.

“It’s hard to find the right words to describe just how special this boat excursion was. The sea was breathtaking, everything was perfectly organized… but what truly made the day unforgettable was Mohamed Mhamoud, our snorkeling Read more”

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9.Ras Mohamed & White Island Snorkel or Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 112 reviews · from $18Best value

From Sharm El Sheikh, you’ll cruise to Ras Mohamed National Park and White Island for two reef stops, guided snorkeling, or scuba sessions. Instructors such as Ibram and Nader help first-timers move slowly and calmly. Expect hotel pickup, onboard lunch, equipment, soft drinks, and a national park fee paid separately.

“I totally recommend it- if you are in sharm el sheik you must book this trip. Views were breathtaking. Guide is really nice, he’s helping with everything so you should not worry about anything- even if you can’t swim. 10/10!!!😋”

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10.Ras Mohamed Cruise with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 89 reviews · 390 minutes - 7 hours · from $31

Join Egypt Sun Marine Fleet for a seven-hour cruise from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Muhammad National Park. Snorkel with guides such as Mido or Islam, visit tide-dependent White Island, and eat an open-buffet lunch onboard. Optional gear and one or two introductory scuba sessions let you shape the day to your comfort level.

“It was a very nice trip and the service was great 💗”

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11.Ras Mohammed snorkeling cruise & optional diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 7 hours · from $31

You sail from Watanya Marina to Ras Mohammed National Park for two guided snorkel stops, a buffet lunch, and a possible visit to White Island if tides allow. The crew speaks English, German, and Russian. Islam and Mahmoud are praised for their friendly, professional service, while an introductory scuba session can be added for beginners.

“Nagyon szuper program. Mindenkinek ajánlom, ha hajózni, ha a vízi világot szeretné érintetlen környezetben csodálni. Mindenki segítőkész, szuper vezető. A transzfer is kiváló volt.”

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12.Half day Snorkeling Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27 reviews · 4 hours · from $27

Sail from Sharm El Sheikh to Om El Sid Hill National Park on a modern boat with a sun deck and air-conditioned salon. Snorkel at Yolanda Reef or another nearby site, enjoy a buffet lunch, and meet guides such as Ahmed or Ismail. An introductory scuba session is available as an add-on.

“Our pick-up experience started off mixed: although the bus arrived a little early, which wasn’t a problem, we waited outside another hotel for around 20 minutes for additional passengers. I feel there should be a clear cut-off point for this — the company should call you directly and ask hotel staff to call your room, and if there’s no answer or no show after 5 minutes, the bus should leave. We then had to travel even further away from the marina to collect more people (all of whom weren’t on our trip), only to come back on ourselves, which felt unnecessary and poorly organised. However, the boat trip itself was…”

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13.Luxury boat Cruise with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

You’ll sail from Watanya Marina to Ras Muhammad and White Island, with two swims, guided snorkeling, an open buffet lunch, and optional introductory scuba sessions. The crew speaks English, German, and Russian. Hotel pickup is optional, and a mandatory 5 euro marina fee is payable separately unless prepaid.

“Love 99% Just a long day for short time driving / snorkelling.”

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14.luxury Snorkeling cruise with buffet lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 15 reviews · 3h 30m · from $40

Sail from Dahab for a 210-minute Red Sea snorkeling cruise aboard a yacht with a sun deck and two air-conditioned salons. You’ll get lunch, soft drinks, life jackets, and guide support, with two or three snorkeling stops planned when weather allows. Bring your own gear or pay $4 per item onboard.

“This was the best I could find for Egypt.Unfortunately, there aren't many tours on the app. There were no commentaries either. So I chose with some trepidation, but in the end, it went great.When I got there they had an office and I met the guide.I felt safe throughout the trip. The guide was always checking in and helping.The best service I received in EgyptThere were more local tourists, but that was even better. We received the best service.The entire team is very polite, respectful, helpful, and does their job well. Thank you, I recommend it. Try it.”

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15.Tiran Island: Full-day Snorkeling, Diving Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $76

Set out from Sharm El Sheikh for a full day on the Red Sea, with two 30 to 45-minute scuba sessions or two to three snorkeling stops. Expect hotel transfers, an onboard buffet, guides speaking several languages, coral reefs, and possible shipwreck views. Bring ID, a towel, and your certification if you are scuba diving.

“The guide was cool, on time pickup was not delayed. Only other tourists were late so had to wait. The boat is tidy, the staff is helpful. But only surface diving if you want deep diving, it costs extra 30eur.”

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