Red Sea trips from Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Boat Trips: Snorkelling, Sea Trips and Diving
Sea trips in Sharm El Sheikh are boat and water trips on the Red Sea: snorkelling days at Ras Mohammed and Tiran Island, a glass bottom boat or semi-submarine if you would rather stay dry, intro dives and watersports. A full snorkelling day on a shared boat costs £45 per adult with lunch, gear and hotel pickup. Short trips start at £15, and private boats start at £250 per boat. You book online with a deposit and pay the rest in cash on the day.
- Most popular: Ras Mohammed snorkelling trip (£45 adult, £30 child).
- Non-swimmers and young kids: the glass bottom boat (£30 adult, £20 child).
- First time under water: an intro dive, or read our page on diving in Sharm El Sheikh.
- Just your group: a private speedboat from £250 per boat.
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Sharm El Sheikh sea trips: prices and who they suit
Snorkelling boat trips (shared boat, lunch and gear included)
Ras Mohammed snorkelling trip
£45 adult / £30 child · full day, about 7 hours
Best for: First snorkelling day in the national park
Tiran Island snorkelling trip
£45 per adult · full day, about 8 hours
Best for: The four reefs of the Strait of Tiran
Yacht trip to Ras Mohammed
£45 adult / £30 child · full day, about 8 hours
Best for: A relaxed day on a bigger boat
Ras Mohammed and White Island snorkelling
£65 adult / £45 child · full day, about 8 hours
Best for: The White Island sandbank plus the reefs
Blue Hole snorkelling trip to Dahab
£69 per person · about 10 hours
Best for: Snorkelling plus a day in Dahab
See the reef without swimming
Glass bottom boat
£30 adult / £20 child · about 1 hour on the boat
Best for: Non-swimmers and young children
Semi-submarine with underwater cabin
£65 adult / £40 child · about 2 hours
Best for: Seeing fish through the windows, staying dry
Pirate dinner cruise
£65 adult / £40 child · evening, about 4 hours
Best for: Families who want a fun evening at sea
Diving (see the full guide: diving in Sharm El Sheikh)
Intro dive for beginners
£50 adult / £45 child (from 10) · 3 to 4 hours
Best for: Your first dive, no experience needed
PADI Open Water course
£399 per person · 3 to 4 days
Best for: Getting your diving licence
Diving package: several dive sites
from £99 · full day, 2 to 3 dives
Best for: Certified divers
Private diving trip
price on request · full day
Best for: Certified divers who want their own guide
Watersports, dolphins and fun days
Banana boat and tube ride
£15 adult / £10 child · about 1 hour
Best for: A quick, cheap laugh
Parasailing
£35 per person · 10-minute flight
Best for: Views over the Red Sea (from age 12)
Wakeboarding or water skiing
£55 adult / £40 child · 15 minutes on the water
Best for: Sporty guests
Kitesurfing lessons in Nabq Bay
from £70 · about 2 hours
Best for: Learning to kitesurf
Dolphina: dolphin show or swim
show £40 / swim £85 adult, £75 child · about 2 hours
Best for: Kids who love dolphins
Albatros Aqua Park day pass
£50 adult / £35 child · full day
Best for: A day of slides and pools
Desert and sea day: quad, parasailing, glass-bottom boat
£65 adult / £55 child · about 6 hours
Best for: Desert and sea in one day
Private boats (price per boat)
Private speedboat snorkelling trip
from £250 per boat (up to 4) · 2 hours, longer trips available
Best for: Couples and small groups
Private yacht charter
£650 per boat (up to 4) · full day
Best for: Special days and families
Private yacht to Tiran Island
from £650 per boat (up to 4) · full day
Best for: Tiran without the crowds
Prices are the live online prices in GBP. Durations include the hotel transfer and are approximate. Each tour page shows exactly what is included and the pickup time.
Sea trips in Sharm El Sheikh: questions before you book
How much do sea trips in Sharm El Sheikh cost?
A full snorkelling day to Ras Mohammed or Tiran Island on a shared boat is £45 per adult, with lunch, snorkelling gear and hotel pickup. The glass bottom boat is £30, the semi-submarine £65 and a banana boat ride £15. Private boats cost from £250 per boat. The list above shows the live price of each trip.
Ras Mohammed or Tiran Island: which snorkelling trip should I choose?
Both are full days on a shared boat at the same price. Ras Mohammed National Park is at the southern tip of Sinai and is known for its reef walls. Tiran Island is in the Strait of Tiran, with four reefs in a row. If you have time for two sea days, do both.
I can’t swim. Which sea trip can I do?
Take the glass bottom boat or the semi-submarine: you see the coral and fish through the glass without getting wet. For a snorkelling trip, message us on WhatsApp first.
Are sea trips good for children?
Yes. Children pay less on most trips, and the glass bottom boat suits young kids best. Parasailing is from age 12 and the intro dive is from age 10. Each tour page lists the child price and age.
Is hotel pickup included?
Most of our sea trips include pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. Each tour page lists the pickup time and what is 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 of the trip.
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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.