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Last updated: 30 July, 2023

This national park, set on the tip of the Sinai peninsular, protects one of the world’s greatest marine ecosystems – a coral reef, just offshore – that’s home to more than 1,000 species of fish, and 200 species of coral. There’s world-class diving, from shark reefs to wrecks, and, with most of the reef close to the shore and just below the surface, world-class snorkelling too. Visibility is excellent – regularly 30m.

Night dives are also possible here, with the possibility of seeing octopus, cuttlefish and the other crawlers of the deep. If you’ve never done one – it’s an entirely different experience.

For serious divers, there are world-class dive sites beyond Ras Mohammed, accessible by 2- or 3-day live-aboards. Check out Big Brothers, Elphinstone Reef, and Jackson Reef.

While you're there

40km from Ras Mohammed is the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm, one of the world’s greatest wreck dives.

First spotted by Jacques Cousteau, she was sunk in 1941. Her cargo holds are easily visible with BSA motorbikes, deck guns, Lee Enfield rifles, army boots and unexploded shells.

Price from: £30
Minimum age: 3
Age suitable: 8+
When: All year around
Duration: 1-3 hours

Getting there & doing it

Most big hotels, agencies and dive centres in Sharm el Sheikh offer day-trips to the park (about an hour’s drive, or accessed directly by boat). If self-driving, you can walk from the car park down to the reef.

There are six autonomous areas to explore, each offering different dives and ecosystems. There are no facilities inside the national park, so take with you – and take away – any food and drink that you might need. If you’re snorkelling, remember to wear sunblock or a T-shirt; it’s easy to get sunburnt.

When to do it

Diving and snorkelling are available all year round, seven days a week, on request.

Visit between September and March, ideally. The light is better at this time of year and outside temperatures are lower. Spring (March-May) sees winds that can whip up the sea, reducing visibility. July and August are blisteringly hot.

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Excursion to the White Island & Ras Mohammed National Park from Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm el Sheikh

Excursion to the White Island & Ras Mohammed National Park from Sharm El Sheikh
You will be transferred to and from the port from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh. From there, take a boat to the White Island, which is part of the Ras Mohammed National Park. The island is nicknamed the "Invisible Island" because it is exposed to the tides and cannot be seen at high tide. During the boat trip you have the opportunity to do one or two snorkeling trips in the Ras Mohammed National Park. Marvel at the colorful underwater world with its diverse fish and corals. You will receive a delicious lunch on board, soft drinks are also included in the price. Upon arrival at the port, you will be driven back to your hotel by air-conditioned transfer bus.

Price: €23

Min age: 3

Rating 4.44 / 5 [221 ratings]

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Ras Mohammed Full Day Sea Trip With Lunch by Boat Sharm El-Sheikh

Sharm el Sheikh

Ras Mohammed Full Day Sea Trip With Lunch by Boat Sharm El-Sheikh
A day to Remember! Enjoy the Most fantastic weather, views of Sharm El-Sheikh, and explore the underwater world with a full day of Snorkelling “8 Hours” at the Famous Ras Mohamed National Park- part of the preserved National Park on the Red Sea. Surrounded by More than 15000 sea creatures, colorful corals in different Spots.

Price: $24

Min age: 0

Rating 4.77 / 5 [18 ratings]

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Sorkeling Trip to the White Island & Ras Mohammed

Sharm el Sheikh

Sorkeling Trip to the White Island & Ras Mohammed
Enjoy the most beautiful spots in the red sea and get the chance to visit both the White Island & Ras Mohammed national park in one trip. Here you can find thousands of types of turtles, fish and corals and snorkelling here has to be the most enjoyable and accessible way to observe this underwater paradise. If you take any trip on the Red Sea, let it be to this unique spot. Picked up from hotel at approximately 8.00am. The boat will sail and take you to the National Park of Ras Mohammed to have 2 to 3 stops in different places depends on the weather. One of them will be the magical White Island which is a unique plateau where the two Gulfs of Suez & Aqaba meets each other forming a unique island in the middle of the sea. Walk on the whitest, softest sand! While for the other two sites you will be able to do snorkeling at the most beautiful spots, at the same time you will have the chance to relax on the sundeck to take sunbath & view the beautiful scenery of the Red Sea.

Price: £27

Min age: 0

Rating 4.41 / 5 [41 ratings]

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Snorkeling on Ras Mohamed and White Island in Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm el Sheikh

Snorkeling on Ras Mohamed and White Island in Sharm El Sheikh
Ras Mohammed National Park is the pride of Egypt. The reserve is located in the south of the Sinai Peninsula in 25 km south-west of Sharm el-Sheikh (along the coast) and is considered 1 of the most picturesque places on the entire Red Sea and its southernmost part of the top ten ”Best Beaches in the World for scuba diving’.

Price: $30

Min age: 0

Rating 4.62 / 5 [8 ratings]

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Udflugt til Ras Mohammed National Park & ​​White Island med båd

Sharm el Sheikh

Udflugt til Ras Mohammed National Park & ​​White Island med båd
You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh and taken to the port. From there you can take a boat to Ras Mohammed National Park. During the boat trip, you can relax on the ship and enjoy the wonderfully clear waters of the Red Sea. You have the opportunity to do up to three snorkeling trips in the Ras Mohammed National Park. Marvel at the colorful underwater world of the national park with its biodiversity, colorful fish and impressive coral benches. On board you get a delicious lunch, soft drinks are also included in the price. Upon arrival at the port, you will be transferred back to your hotel by air-conditioned transfer bus.

Price: €37

Min age: 5

Rating 4.43 / 5 [16 ratings]

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White Island & Ras Mohamed National Park Snorkeling Boat Trip

Sharm el Sheikh

White Island & Ras Mohamed National Park Snorkeling Boat Trip
Enjoying the most beautiful places in the red sea, the White Island and Ras Mohammed natural reserve, swimming with colorful fish and corals.

Price: $38

Min age: 0

Rating 4.91 / 5 [36 ratings]

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Snorkeling Day Trip to White Island and Ras Mohamed from Sharm

Sharm el Sheikh

Snorkeling Day Trip to White Island and Ras Mohamed from Sharm
A trip to the White Island is a must when you are visiting Sharm. The Maldives-like sand strip, which is located in the middle of the Red Sea near Ras Mohamed, is truly heaven on earth. On our way to the White Island you'll get to snorkel in the world's most beautiful coral reefs. Accompanied by a professional snorkeling guide you'll get to experience the underwater world of Nemo (clown fish), the colorful parrot fish, turtles and much more. Our boat offers a soft all-inclusive basis (lunch, soft drinks, water, coffee, tea). We pride ourselves in providing a top-notch boating experience for more than 30 years.

Price: $45

Min age: 0

Rating 4.75 / 5 [334 ratings]

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Snorkeling trip to Ras Mohamed & The White Island aboard Luxury Yacht

Sharm el Sheikh

Snorkeling trip to Ras Mohamed & The White Island aboard Luxury Yacht
A trip to the White Island is a must when your visiting Sharm. The Maldives like sand strip which is located in the middle of the Red Sea near Ras Mohamed is truly heaven on earth. And there's no better way to do it than aboard Sina Dream yacht. Throughout the trip you'll also get to snorkel in the most beautiful coral reefs of Ras Mohamed. Sina Dream also offers Premium seafood open buffet which is not available on most boat trips in Sharm. We pride ourselves in providing top notch boating experience for more than 30 years.

Price: $85

Min age: 0

Rating 4.88 / 5 [442 ratings]

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6 Dive Package at Ras Mohamed and Tiran Strait

Sharm el Sheikh

6 Dive Package at Ras Mohamed and Tiran Strait
Dive from shore and boat at the best dive sites of Sharm el Sheikh at Ras Mohamed National Park and Tiran Strait. Explore the underwater world of the Red Sea with rich and amazing coral reefs filled with colorful tropical fish and sea creatures. Enjoy top-notch services and dives in warm waters with multilingual team of professionals. This package contains 6 dives, and is for certified divers only.

Price: €225

Min age: 10

Rating 4.77 / 5 [133 ratings]

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Destination guides including or relevant to this experience

Sharm El-Sheikh

Sinai Peninsular, Egypt

View of the Mosque Masjid El-Fateh on a sunny day. Colorful Mosque Masjid alsahaba Sharm El Sheikh in old town.

With world-class scuba diving, desert hills above, reliable sunshine and almost no rain – Sharm el-Sheik has become one of the world’s top beach destinations. It’s a package holiday nightmare, but you can escape to smaller towns nearby.