Tiran Island Snorkelling Cruise with Lunch Sharm El Sheikh
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Overview
Sail from Sharm El Sheikh to the Strait of Tiran, where four famous coral reefs rise from deep blue water beside Tiran Island. This day cruise includes hotel pickup, two snorkelling stops with an instructor, life jackets, a buffet lunch on board and unlimited soft drinks. In the default option snorkelling equipment is included; you can also book without equipment or add an introductory dive depending on the option you choose. It is a relaxed, family-friendly day on the Red Sea with time on the sun deck between swims.
Highlights
- Cruise to the Strait of Tiran and its coral reefs
- Two snorkelling stops with an instructor or guide
- See the wreck of the Loullia resting on Gordon Reef
- Snorkelling equipment included in the default option
- Buffet lunch, hot and cold drinks and unlimited soft drinks
- Sun deck, bathroom and shower on board
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh
Full Description
Tiran Island and the Strait of Tiran
Tiran Island rises in pale desert cliffs at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba, a few kilometres off the Sinai coast. Between the island and the mainland runs the narrow Strait of Tiran, where strong currents carry nutrients from the deep and feed spectacular coral growth. The island itself is protected, so boats stay in the water and do not land.
The sail from the Sharm El Sheikh marina takes about an hour along a coast of beaches and headlands. A Tiran Island boat trip is one of the classic excursions from Sharm, as the scenery of turquoise shallows against dark blue channels is unforgettable. The best time to visit is from March to November, when the sea is warmest.
Snorkelling the Four Reefs of Tiran
Four reefs line the middle of the strait, named Gordon, Thomas, Woodhouse and Jackson after the British cartographers who charted them. On Gordon Reef the rusting hull of the Loullia, a cargo ship that ran aground in 1981, sits high on the reef top and makes a striking landmark. Jackson Reef still holds the remains of another grounded ship.
The captain chooses the two most sheltered sites for the day's conditions. In the water you find coral gardens alive with butterflyfish, triggerfish, groupers and moray eels, and sometimes turtles. Snorkelling at Tiran Island suits beginners and confident swimmers alike, and the instructor stays with the group at each stop of about an hour.
Life on Board and the Intro Dive Option
Between the stops you relax on the sun deck while the crew serves a buffet lunch with hot and cold drinks and unlimited soft drinks and water. The boat has a bathroom and freshwater shower, and life jackets are available for everyone. The protected-area entrance fee at Ras Nasrani, the headland near the airport, is included.
If you want to go deeper, the intro dive option lets beginners try scuba with a professional instructor to a maximum of five or six metres, while certified divers can join a guided dive. A Sharm El Sheikh snorkelling trip to Tiran is a perfect day for families, couples and anyone who wants the Red Sea at its most colourful.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickupTransfer from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to the marina in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Cruise to TiranSail north along the coast to the Strait of Tiran, about one hour.
- First snorkelling stopSnorkel at a reef in the strait with the instructor, about one hour.
- Lunch on boardBuffet lunch with drinks while the boat moves to the second site.
- Second snorkelling stopSnorkel at a second reef, or take your intro dive if your option includes it.
- Return and drop-offSail back to the marina and transfer to your hotel; the default option lasts about six hours.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Yacht trip to Tiran Island
- Two snorkelling stops with an instructor and life jacket
- Buffet lunch on board
- Unlimited soft drinks, hot drinks and water
- Ras Nasrani entrance fees
- Snorkelling equipment
Not included
- Tips
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
- Travellers prone to severe seasickness
Meeting point
We pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh in the morning; the exact pickup time depends on your hotel's location and is confirmed the day before. Please wait in the lobby a few minutes early with your swimwear and towel. After the cruise we drop you back at your hotel.
Important information
- Snorkelling equipment is included only in the options that list it.
- Bring swimwear, a towel, sunglasses, a hat and reef-safe sun cream.
- Bring your passport or a copy for the marina and protected-area checks.
- Beginners on the intro dive stay within five or six metres with an instructor.
- Take seasickness tablets beforehand if you are prone to motion sickness.
- Do not touch or stand on the coral.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Tiran Island snorkelling cruise cost?
The price depends on the option you choose: with equipment, without equipment or with an intro dive. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, for adults and for children.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup and drop-off at hotels in Sharm El Sheikh are included.
How long is the Tiran Island trip?
About six hours for the default snorkelling option, and up to seven or eight hours for the other options.
Is the trip suitable for children?
Yes. Children aged 4 to 11 book at the child rate. Life jackets are available and the crew helps young snorkellers.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, a towel, sunglasses, a hat, sun cream and a passport copy. Your own mask is fine if you book without equipment.
Can I book the cruise for tomorrow?
Available dates appear in the booking calendar. Next-day trips are usually possible.
What is the difference between the options?
The default option includes snorkelling equipment. Another option is the same cruise without equipment, for guests who bring their own. The third option adds an intro dive for beginners or a guided dive for certified divers.
Do we land on Tiran Island?
No. Tiran Island is protected, so the boat anchors at the reefs in the strait and you snorkel from the boat.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a buffet lunch with hot and cold drinks and unlimited soft drinks and water is included in every option.
Can non-swimmers join?
Yes, with a life jacket and the help of the instructor. Non-swimmers can also simply enjoy the cruise and the sun deck.
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