A banana boat ride in Sharm El Sheikh, a tube ride, or both. Life jackets, crew and hotel pickup included. From £15 per person.
Banana boat in Sharm El Sheikh
A banana boat ride in Sharm El Sheikh is a short, fun ride on an inflatable banana pulled by a speedboat. You can also try the tube ride, or do both. The crew gives you a life jacket and a short briefing before you start.
Price
- Banana boat (15 minutes): £15 per adult, £10 per child.
- Tube ride (15 minutes): +£5 per person.
- Both rides (30 minutes): +£15 per person.
- Private speedboat for watersports: £100 per hour.
- Babies (0-3) can’t join for safety reasons.
What happens
- Pickup from your hotel at the time you choose (rides run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM).
- Life jackets and briefing at the watersports centre.
- Your ride: banana boat, tube, or both.
- Back to your hotel.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Sharm El Sheikh hotels)
- Life jackets
- Captain and crew
Booking and payment
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the trip.
- Pay a deposit online and the rest in cash on the day.
- Questions? WhatsApp us on +20 100 888 3323, 24/7.
Banana boat: FAQ
How long is the ride?
15 minutes for one ride, 30 minutes for both.
Can children join?
Yes, from 4 years. Children pay £10.
Do I need to swim?
You wear a life jacket, but you will fall into the water, so you should be comfortable in the sea.
Tour Plan
Pickup from your hotel at the time you choose (rides run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM).
Life jackets and a short briefing at the watersports centre.
Banana boat, tube, or both: 15 or 30 minutes.
Drive back to your hotel.
Frequently asked questions
Do you pick up from my hotel?
Pickup arrangements vary by excursion and selected option. Check whether hotel transfers are included and whether they are shared or private before booking.
What is your cancellation policy?
For new bookings of eligible standard excursions, customer cancellations made at least 48 hours before the trip receive a full refund. From 24 hours to less than 48 hours before the trip, the refund is 50%. Less than 24 hours before the trip, or if you do not attend, there is no refund.
Flight trips, ferry trips, private bookings and overnight desert camping are non-refundable after payment if you cancel. Existing bookings follow the terms agreed when booked.
If PyraSafari or the operator cancels your trip, you can choose a full refund of all amounts you have paid or reschedule.
Can children join?
Suitability depends on the activity, your child’s age and the selected programme. Tell us the ages of the children travelling so we can discuss the relevant options and any restrictions before booking.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a light jacket for evening desert trips. Swimwear and a towel for sea trips.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Sea trips can be affected by weather and sea conditions. If PyraSafari or the operator cancels your trip, you can choose a full refund of all amounts you have paid or reschedule.
Explore more in Sharm El Sheikh
- Part of: Sharm El Sheikh sea trips
- Destination: Things to do in Sharm El Sheikh
Free Hotel Pickup Across Sharm El Sheikh
Hotel pickup and drop-off are free from any hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, including Naama Bay, Nabq Bay, Sharks Bay, Hadaba and Ras Um Sid. Your driver meets you in the hotel lobby, and we confirm your exact pickup time on WhatsApp before the trip.
