Ras Mohammed National Park Tours from Sharm El Sheikh
A world-famous marine reserve with vibrant coral reefs.
Location
South Sinai, Sharm El Sheikh
6 ways to visit Ras Mohammed National Park
Good to know
- Protected area with rich marine biodiversity.
- Snorkeling, scuba diving, and boat trips to hidden reefs.
Ras Mohammed National Park: what to know before you go
Ras Mohammed is Egypt’s best-known marine national park, at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, a short drive or boat ride from Sharm El Sheikh. Most visitors go on a full-day shared boat trip with two or three snorkeling stops on the coral reefs. It costs £45 per adult and £30 per child, with lunch, snorkeling gear, park fees and hotel pickup included. If you prefer to stay dry, a tour by land visits the mangroves, the Magic Lake and the beaches for £45.
- Most popular: Ras Mohammed snorkeling trip (£45 adult, £30 child).
- Add a sandbank: Ras Mohammed and White Island (£65 adult, £45 child).
- Non-swimmers: the Ras Mohammed tour by land.
- Just your group: a private speedboat from £250 per boat.
Ras Mohammed tours compared
By boat
Ras Mohammed snorkeling trip
£45 adult / £30 child · full day, about 7 hours
Best for: A first snorkeling day in the national park
Yacht trip to Ras Mohammed
£45 adult / £30 child (VIP with private transfer £70) · full day, about 8 hours
Best for: A bigger yacht with lunch on board
Ras Mohammed and White Island snorkeling
£65 adult / £45 child · full day, about 8 hours
Best for: The White Island sandbank plus the reefs
By land
Ras Mohammed tour by land
£45 adult / £20 child · about 6 hours
Best for: Non-swimmers, mangroves, the Magic Lake and the beaches
Private
Private speedboat snorkeling trip
from £250 per boat (up to 4) · 2 hours, longer trips on request
Best for: Couples and small groups
Prices are the live online prices in GBP. Times are approximate and include the hotel transfer. Each tour page shows exactly what is included and the pickup time.
White Island, Egypt: the sandbank in Ras Mohammed
White Island is a white sandbank inside Ras Mohammed National Park, and you reach it by boat. It is not on every Ras Mohammed trip. To see it, book the Ras Mohammed and White Island snorkeling trip: a full day of about 8 hours that adds the sandbank to the reef stops, for £65 per adult and £45 per child, with hotel pickup included.
Certified divers: see diving in Sharm El Sheikh. Want ideas for the day? Read our guide to things to do in Ras Mohammed.
How far is Ras Mohammed from Sharm El Sheikh?
It is at the southern tip of Sinai, a short drive or boat ride from the Sharm hotels. Hotel pickup is included, so you don’t need to arrange transport.
How much is a Ras Mohammed trip?
The shared snorkeling boat is £45 per adult and £30 per child, with lunch, gear and park fees. Ras Mohammed and White Island is £65 per adult. A private speedboat starts at £250 for up to 4 people.
Ras Mohammed or Tiran Island: which is better?
Both are full days on a shared boat at the same price. Ras Mohammed is a national park known for its reef walls and the White Island sandbank. Tiran Island has four reefs in a row in the Strait of Tiran. If you have two sea days, do both.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Not necessarily. Life jackets are on board and the crew helps beginners. Non-swimmers can also choose the tour by land, which visits the mangroves, the Magic Lake and the beaches.
What happens if the sea is too rough?
If the port closes for weather, we reschedule your trip or refund you in full.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Pickup and drop-off from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel are included.
How do I book and pay?
Pick a date on the tour page and pay a deposit online. You pay the rest in cash on the day. Questions first? Message us on WhatsApp at +20 100 888 3323.
Can I cancel?
For eligible standard trips, guest cancellation at least 48 hours before departure receives a 100% refund; from 24 to under 48 hours receives 50%; under 24 hours or no-show receives no refund. Flights, ferries, private bookings and overnight camping are non-refundable after payment. These terms apply to new bookings; existing bookings retain their agreed terms. If the operator cancels for any reason, choose a refund of all paid or rescheduling.
More trips from Sharm El Sheikh
- Tiran Island trips
- Sharm El Sheikh sea trips
- Diving in Sharm El Sheikh
- Dahab and Blue Hole trips
- Things to do in Sharm El Sheikh
Questions before booking? Call or WhatsApp us on +20 100 888 3323.
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About PyraSafari
PyraSafari runs desert, sea and day trips from Sharm El Sheikh, with hotel pickup on most trips. Each trip page shows the price, what is included and the cancellation terms. Questions? Message us on WhatsApp before you book.