Choose Your Water Activities in Sharm El Sheikh
The Red Sea is a highlight of a Sharm El Sheikh holiday. You can spend a full day cruising between snorkelling stops, try your first supervised scuba dive or choose a shorter beach activity such as parasailing or a banana boat ride.
The best experience depends on how much time you have, your swimming confidence and who is travelling with you. This guide explains the main options, including the difference between a snorkelling trip with a diving upgrade and a dedicated introductory diving boat programme.
Ras Mohammed or Tiran: Which Boat Trip?
These are two separate full-day boat options from Sharm El Sheikh. Both combine time at sea with organised marine activities, but they follow different routes. Choose one destination for your booked day rather than expecting both on a standard excursion.
Ras Mohammed Boat Trip
Spend the day exploring marine areas around Ras Mohammed, with organised snorkelling stops and time to relax aboard. Some programmes also include White Island, depending on the itinerary and conditions.
Tiran Boat Trip
Spend the day exploring marine areas towards the Straits of Tiran, with organised snorkelling stops and time to relax aboard. The experience focuses on reefs and sea views, rather than island sightseeing.
A Typical Full-Day Snorkelling Boat Programme
Our usual planning window is approximately 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Your exact hotel collection and return times are confirmed for the selected departure, and may differ according to location and operational arrangements.
- Hotel collection: travel from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel to the departure point.
- Boarding and briefing: meet the operating team and learn about the day's programme.
- Marine stops: enjoy the scheduled snorkelling sessions at suitable locations.
- Lunch aboard: take a break for the included meal and refreshments.
- Further time at sea: continue the agreed programme before returning.
- Hotel return: transfer back after disembarkation.
Stop locations, their order and time in the water depend on sea conditions and the operating team's decisions. Any introductory dive is arranged as part of the selected package.
Transfers, Lunch, Drinks and Snorkelling Stops
Camel Transfers & Tours can arrange boat packages with hotel transfers, lunch, non-alcoholic drinks and organised snorkelling stops. Your quotation identifies the inclusions for the chosen programme.
Hotel Transfers
Collection and return connect your hotel with the boat departure point. Confirm whether transport is shared or private and provide your exact hotel name when requesting the trip.
Lunch and Drinks
The selected package includes a meal and listed refreshments during the boat programme. Confirm the available drinks and mention dietary requirements when requesting the trip.
Snorkelling Stops
The selected route includes planned opportunities to enter the water with the operating team. Confirm equipment arrangements and explain your swimming confidence when requesting the trip.
Check whether masks, fins, buoyancy equipment and park charges are included or payable separately. Photography and personal purchases should not be assumed to be part of the package.
Snorkelling Boat Trip with an Optional Introductory Dive
This option suits travellers who mainly want a snorkelling day but would also like to try scuba diving. The dive is an additional supervised experience within the wider boat programme.
Request the diving option when booking so its price, equipment and session arrangements are clear. Other members of your party may choose the snorkelling-only package, where the departure allows mixed bookings.
An introductory dive is not automatically included in a standard snorkelling ticket. The number of dives and underwater duration must be confirmed for the selected upgrade.
Introductory Diving Boat Trip for Beginners
A dedicated introductory diving programme puts your first scuba experience at the centre of the day. It includes the diving team's briefing, equipment preparation and supervised participation, alongside the booked boat itinerary.
This can be a better choice if trying diving is your main reason for going out to sea. Ask about the number of introductory dives, session format and any snorkelling opportunities between activities.
No previous diving qualification is required for an eligible introductory experience. However, the diving centre assesses participation requirements, age, health screening and suitability. It is an experience session, not a qualification course.
Beach Water Sports in Sharm El Sheikh
Beach water sports offer shorter sessions if you do not want a full-day excursion. You can request a single activity or a combination, with transfers arranged around the operating venue.
Parasailing
Enjoy an elevated view of the coastline during a boat-towed parasailing session. Ask about single or shared flight options, actual time in the air and the provider's participation requirements.
Banana Boat
Share a towable inflatable ride with your travelling party during a beach activity session. Ask about seating, actual riding time and the provider's age and participation requirements.
Tube and Round Rides
Try a towable tube or round inflatable ride during a beach activity session. Equipment names vary, so confirm the actual ride, seating and the provider's participation requirements.
Some providers use names such as sofa, butterfly or scrambler for different towable inflatables. Ask for the specific equipment rather than assuming these names all describe the same ride.
Check whether pricing is per person, per ride or per group. Time at the venue is different from the actual parasailing flight or towable ride duration. Activities depend on operating conditions.
Water Activities for Families and Non-Swimmers
Choose around each person's confidence rather than booking the same activity for everyone. Send children's ages, swimming ability and any relevant access requirements before selecting the programme.
Guests who prefer staying aboard can ask about joining a suitable boat departure without entering the sea. For underwater viewing without swimming, Royal Sea Scope's semi-submarine offers an alternative experience.
Do not assume an open-water snorkelling stop is suitable for a non-swimmer because buoyancy equipment is available. The operating team must assess participation and explain the appropriate arrangements.
What to Bring on Your Boat Trip
- Swimwear, a towel and dry clothing for the return journey.
- Sun protection suitable for a full day outdoors.
- A secure bag for your phone and personal belongings.
- Booking details and any identification requested by the operator.
- Any personal items needed during the day, discussed in advance where relevant.
Follow the crew's instructions when boarding, moving around the boat and entering the water. Keep your distance from marine life and avoid touching or standing on coral.
Outdoor programmes can change with conditions. Ask about the booking's change and cancellation terms before confirming, particularly if your holiday dates leave little flexibility.
Sharm El Sheikh Water Activities FAQs
Do Ras Mohammed and Tiran trips visit both destinations?
They are normally separate route choices. Your booking confirms the selected destination and programme. Do not expect both on a standard full-day trip.
Will we land on Tiran Island?
A standard Tiran snorkelling boat programme focuses on marine stops and views around the reef areas. It does not normally include landing on the island.
Is White Island included in every Ras Mohammed trip?
No. It is included in some programmes, with access dependent on the itinerary and conditions. Check the selected package before booking.
Can I add diving to a snorkelling trip?
Yes, suitable packages offer an introductory diving option. Request it in advance so the price, session arrangements and eligibility checks are clear.
Do you arrange a dedicated introductory diving trip?
Yes. Ask for an introductory diving boat programme rather than a snorkelling-only ticket. We will confirm the booked dives, equipment, transport and meal arrangements.
Are lunch and hotel transfers included?
We can arrange packages with hotel transfers, lunch and non-alcoholic drinks. Your quotation confirms these inclusions and any separate equipment or park charges.
Can children join water sports?
Eligibility varies by activity and provider. Send each child's age and the activity requested so we can check the requirements before you book.
Can we have a private hotel transfer?
Yes, a private transfer can be requested. This does not make the boat private. Exclusive boat arrangements require a separate quotation.
Plan Your Red Sea Experience
Send your hotel, preferred date, passenger count and chosen activity. Tell us whether you want snorkelling, introductory diving or beach water sports, and we will prepare your personal quotation.
Request a Water Activities Quote on WhatsAppSending an enquiry does not confirm a booking.
We will confirm availability, inclusions and the price on WhatsApp.
We will share the payment link where applicable and confirm your booking once the agreed requirements are completed.
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Choose Your Water Activities in Sharm El Sheikh
The Red Sea is a highlight of a Sharm El Sheikh holiday. You can spend a full day cruising between snorkelling stops, try your first supervised scuba dive or choose a shorter beach activity such as parasailing or a banana boat ride.
The best experience depends on how much time you have, your swimming confidence and who is travelling with you. This guide explains the main options, including the difference between a snorkelling trip with a diving upgrade and a dedicated introductory diving boat programme.
Ras Mohammed or Tiran: Which Boat Trip?
These are two separate full-day boat options from Sharm El Sheikh. Both combine time at sea with organised marine activities, but they follow different routes. Choose one destination for your booked day rather than expecting both on a standard excursion.
Ras Mohammed Boat Trip
Spend the day exploring marine areas around Ras Mohammed, with organised snorkelling stops and time to relax aboard. Some programmes also include White Island, depending on the itinerary and conditions.
Tiran Boat Trip
Spend the day exploring marine areas towards the Straits of Tiran, with organised snorkelling stops and time to relax aboard. The experience focuses on reefs and sea views, rather than island sightseeing.
A Typical Full-Day Snorkelling Boat Programme
Our usual planning window is approximately 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Your exact hotel collection and return times are confirmed for the selected departure, and may differ according to location and operational arrangements.
- Hotel collection: travel from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel to the departure point.
- Boarding and briefing: meet the operating team and learn about the day's programme.
- Marine stops: enjoy the scheduled snorkelling sessions at suitable locations.
- Lunch aboard: take a break for the included meal and refreshments.
- Further time at sea: continue the agreed programme before returning.
- Hotel return: transfer back after disembarkation.
Stop locations, their order and time in the water depend on sea conditions and the operating team's decisions. Any introductory dive is arranged as part of the selected package.
Transfers, Lunch, Drinks and Snorkelling Stops
Camel Transfers & Tours can arrange boat packages with hotel transfers, lunch, non-alcoholic drinks and organised snorkelling stops. Your quotation identifies the inclusions for the chosen programme.
Hotel Transfers
Collection and return connect your hotel with the boat departure point. Confirm whether transport is shared or private and provide your exact hotel name when requesting the trip.
Lunch and Drinks
The selected package includes a meal and listed refreshments during the boat programme. Confirm the available drinks and mention dietary requirements when requesting the trip.
Snorkelling Stops
The selected route includes planned opportunities to enter the water with the operating team. Confirm equipment arrangements and explain your swimming confidence when requesting the trip.
Check whether masks, fins, buoyancy equipment and park charges are included or payable separately. Photography and personal purchases should not be assumed to be part of the package.
Snorkelling Boat Trip with an Optional Introductory Dive
This option suits travellers who mainly want a snorkelling day but would also like to try scuba diving. The dive is an additional supervised experience within the wider boat programme.
Request the diving option when booking so its price, equipment and session arrangements are clear. Other members of your party may choose the snorkelling-only package, where the departure allows mixed bookings.
An introductory dive is not automatically included in a standard snorkelling ticket. The number of dives and underwater duration must be confirmed for the selected upgrade.
Introductory Diving Boat Trip for Beginners
A dedicated introductory diving programme puts your first scuba experience at the centre of the day. It includes the diving team's briefing, equipment preparation and supervised participation, alongside the booked boat itinerary.
This can be a better choice if trying diving is your main reason for going out to sea. Ask about the number of introductory dives, session format and any snorkelling opportunities between activities.
No previous diving qualification is required for an eligible introductory experience. However, the diving centre assesses participation requirements, age, health screening and suitability. It is an experience session, not a qualification course.
Beach Water Sports in Sharm El Sheikh
Beach water sports offer shorter sessions if you do not want a full-day excursion. You can request a single activity or a combination, with transfers arranged around the operating venue.
Parasailing
Enjoy an elevated view of the coastline during a boat-towed parasailing session. Ask about single or shared flight options, actual time in the air and the provider's participation requirements.
Banana Boat
Share a towable inflatable ride with your travelling party during a beach activity session. Ask about seating, actual riding time and the provider's age and participation requirements.
Tube and Round Rides
Try a towable tube or round inflatable ride during a beach activity session. Equipment names vary, so confirm the actual ride, seating and the provider's participation requirements.
Some providers use names such as sofa, butterfly or scrambler for different towable inflatables. Ask for the specific equipment rather than assuming these names all describe the same ride.
Check whether pricing is per person, per ride or per group. Time at the venue is different from the actual parasailing flight or towable ride duration. Activities depend on operating conditions.
Water Activities for Families and Non-Swimmers
Choose around each person's confidence rather than booking the same activity for everyone. Send children's ages, swimming ability and any relevant access requirements before selecting the programme.
Guests who prefer staying aboard can ask about joining a suitable boat departure without entering the sea. For underwater viewing without swimming, Royal Sea Scope's semi-submarine offers an alternative experience.
Do not assume an open-water snorkelling stop is suitable for a non-swimmer because buoyancy equipment is available. The operating team must assess participation and explain the appropriate arrangements.
What to Bring on Your Boat Trip
- Swimwear, a towel and dry clothing for the return journey.
- Sun protection suitable for a full day outdoors.
- A secure bag for your phone and personal belongings.
- Booking details and any identification requested by the operator.
- Any personal items needed during the day, discussed in advance where relevant.
Follow the crew's instructions when boarding, moving around the boat and entering the water. Keep your distance from marine life and avoid touching or standing on coral.
Outdoor programmes can change with conditions. Ask about the booking's change and cancellation terms before confirming, particularly if your holiday dates leave little flexibility.
Sharm El Sheikh Water Activities FAQs
Do Ras Mohammed and Tiran trips visit both destinations?
They are normally separate route choices. Your booking confirms the selected destination and programme. Do not expect both on a standard full-day trip.
Will we land on Tiran Island?
A standard Tiran snorkelling boat programme focuses on marine stops and views around the reef areas. It does not normally include landing on the island.
Is White Island included in every Ras Mohammed trip?
No. It is included in some programmes, with access dependent on the itinerary and conditions. Check the selected package before booking.
Can I add diving to a snorkelling trip?
Yes, suitable packages offer an introductory diving option. Request it in advance so the price, session arrangements and eligibility checks are clear.
Do you arrange a dedicated introductory diving trip?
Yes. Ask for an introductory diving boat programme rather than a snorkelling-only ticket. We will confirm the booked dives, equipment, transport and meal arrangements.
Are lunch and hotel transfers included?
We can arrange packages with hotel transfers, lunch and non-alcoholic drinks. Your quotation confirms these inclusions and any separate equipment or park charges.
Can children join water sports?
Eligibility varies by activity and provider. Send each child's age and the activity requested so we can check the requirements before you book.
Can we have a private hotel transfer?
Yes, a private transfer can be requested. This does not make the boat private. Exclusive boat arrangements require a separate quotation.
Plan Your Red Sea Experience
Send your hotel, preferred date, passenger count and chosen activity. Tell us whether you want snorkelling, introductory diving or beach water sports, and we will prepare your personal quotation.
Request a Water Activities Quote on WhatsAppSending an enquiry does not confirm a booking.
We will confirm availability, inclusions and the price on WhatsApp.
We will share the payment link where applicable and confirm your booking once the agreed requirements are completed.
Explore More of South Sinai
Browse our Egypt Travel & Transfer Guides or plan your trip with our team for private journeys, desert experiences and sightseeing.