Ras Mohammed Snorkeling Trip | White Island Boat Tour
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Tour Overview
Key Features
Tour Itinerary
07:30 AM – Hotel Pickup in Sharm El Sheikh
Your day begins with pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to the marina.
The exact pickup time depends on your hotel location and the confirmed boat departure.
08:15 AM – Arrival at the Marina
Arrive at the marina and meet the boat crew and snorkeling guide.
Complete the necessary boarding procedures before getting on the boat.
08:30 AM – Boarding & Safety Briefing
Board the boat and receive a short safety briefing.
Your snorkeling guide explains:
- How to use the snorkeling equipment
- Entry and exit procedures
- Safety rules
- How to protect the coral reef
- What to do if you are not a confident swimmer
Life jackets are commonly available on current Ras Mohammed boat programs. Viator
09:00 AM – Sail Toward Ras Mohammed National Park
Leave the marina and begin cruising toward Ras Mohammed.
Relax on deck while enjoying views of the Red Sea.
The exact snorkeling sites are normally selected according to weather, currents and visibility.
10:00 AM – First Snorkeling Stop
Arrive at the first reef and prepare for your first snorkeling session.
Follow the guide into the water and explore the coral reef.
You may see:
- Butterflyfish
- Parrotfish
- Angelfish
- Surgeonfish
- Schools of reef fish
- Colorful hard and soft corals
- Other Red Sea marine life
Specific wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
10:45 AM – Return to the Boat
Return to the boat after the first snorkeling session.
Relax on deck and enjoy water or soft drinks before moving to the next location.
11:30 AM – Second Snorkeling Stop
Reach another reef inside or around the Ras Mohammed marine area.
Enjoy a second snorkeling session at a different site.
Current boat products typically include two or more snorkeling stops, depending on the day and package. Viator
12:30 PM – White Island
Continue toward White Island, one of the most photographed stops on Ras Mohammed boat trips.
White Island is a pale sandbank surrounded by clear turquoise water.
The official Egyptian tourism site notes that it is visible during low tide, so landing or walking on the sandbank depends on tide level, weather and sea conditions. Experience Egypt
If conditions allow, enjoy time to:
- Walk on the sandbank
- Swim in shallow water
- Take photographs
- Enjoy panoramic Red Sea views
01:15 PM – Lunch on Board
Return to the boat for lunch.
A typical buffet may include:
- Rice
- Pasta
- Chicken
- Vegetables
- Salads
- Bread
- Water
- Soft drinks
Lunch and non-alcoholic drinks are included in many current full-day boat programs. Viator
02:00 PM – Relaxation Time
Enjoy some time to relax after lunch.
You can:
- Sunbathe on deck
- Take photographs
- Enjoy the sea views
- Rest before the final snorkeling session
02:30 PM – Final Snorkeling Stop
Depending on the selected program and sea conditions, enjoy another snorkeling stop at a coral reef.
This final session gives you another chance to explore a different section of the Red Sea ecosystem.
03:15 PM – Return Cruise
Begin sailing back toward Sharm El Sheikh.
Relax on deck during the return journey.
04:00–04:30 PM – Arrival at the Marina
Return to the marina and disembark.
Meet your transfer driver.
05:00 PM – Hotel Drop-Off
Return to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Your Ras Mohammed Snorkeling Trip ends after a full day of coral reefs, White Island and Red Sea scenery.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup from Sharm El Sheikh
- Hotel dropoff
- Airconditioned transfers
- Fullday boat trip
- Ras Mohammed marine route
- Professional snorkeling guide
- Snorkeling stops
- Life jacket
- Lunch on board
- Water
- Soft drinks
- Boat crew assistance
- Snorkeling equipment if stated in the selected package
- Taxes and service charges according to the booked package
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Professional photos and videos
- Tips
- Scuba diving unless specifically selected
- Additional water activities
- Equipment rental if not included in the selected package
- National Park entrance fee if charged separately
- Transfers outside standard Sharm El Sheikh pickup areas if subject to surcharge
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