Sharm el-SheikhWater Activities
Ras Mohammed National Park Snorkelling Cruise
Boat day from Sharm el-Sheikh to the reefs and coral walls of Ras Mohammed National Park.
7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
From $40 per person
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Things to Do in Sharm el-Sheikh
Sharm el-Sheikh sits on the Sinai peninsula and is known for some of the Red Sea's best diving and snorkelling at Ras Mohammed and the Straits of Tiran, plus desert and mountain trips into Sinai.
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Sharm el-Sheikh at a glance
- Is Sharm el-Sheikh better than Hurghada for diving?
- Both are strong. Sharm has Ras Mohammed and the Tiran reefs plus dramatic walls; Hurghada has easier shallow reefs and island beach days.
- Can you do a day trip to Dahab?
- Yes. Dahab and the Coloured Canyon are common full-day trips from Sharm, usually by road with a guide.
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Sharm el-SheikhWater Activities
Ras Mohammed National Park Snorkelling Cruise
Boat day from Sharm el-Sheikh to the reefs and coral walls of Ras Mohammed National Park.
7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
From $40 per person
Sample listing
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Sharm el-Sheikh travel information
- Country
- Egypt
- Nearest airport
- Sharm el-Sheikh International (SSH)
- Best time to visit
- March to May and September to November
- Typical experiences
- Reef boat trips, diving, desert safaris, Sinai day trips
- Getting around
- Taxis within resort areas; excursions include pickup
Frequently asked questions about Sharm el-Sheikh
Is Sharm el-Sheikh better than Hurghada for diving?
Both are strong. Sharm has Ras Mohammed and the Tiran reefs plus dramatic walls; Hurghada has easier shallow reefs and island beach days.
Can you do a day trip to Dahab?
Yes. Dahab and the Coloured Canyon are common full-day trips from Sharm, usually by road with a guide.
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Planning things to do in Sharm el-Sheikh
Ras Mohammed National Park and the Tiran reefs give Sharm el-Sheikh its reputation among divers and snorkellers, with wall dives, coral gardens and abundant reef fish. Boat trips, introductory dives and certification courses all run year-round.
On land, quad and jeep safaris head into the Sinai desert, and longer trips reach the Coloured Canyon, Dahab and St Catherine's Monastery with the Mount Sinai sunrise hike.
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