A yacht excursion from Sharm El Sheikh to Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island is an unforgettable adventure for lovers of marine nature and sea voyages.
Ras Mohammed is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Egypt. This place is a unique natural reserve, thanks to its abundance of colorful reefs, corals, and other marine life.
White Island is a small island in the Red Sea that is also a wonderful place, which periodically goes underwater to a shallow depth during high tides. Here you can enjoy crystal-clear water, sunbathe, and take magnificent photos.
Many companies offer excellent conditions for yacht travel, unlike traditional boats. Yachts are usually more comfortable, offering snacks and drinks. Additionally, you can fully enjoy the marine nature.
Every year, many people visit this amazing reserve and island. This is an unforgettable excursion from Sharm El Sheikh and a great way to enjoy the beauty of the sea and nature that Egypt has to offer.
The program can be arranged with diving for an additional $7 for one dive and $14 for two (more information below).
Included in the tour:
- Hotel pickup at approximately 8:00 AM (exact time will be confirmed after booking; travel time to the port is 15-60 minutes, depending on your hotel location).
- Equipment rental at the port: masks, fins, and life jackets are available for rent at an additional cost.
- Departure from the central marina towards the reserve at approximately 10:00 AM (subject to police permission).
- Full-day yacht cruise on the open sea.
- Snorkeling or diving stop at the reef for approximately one hour (duration may vary depending on the guide’s decision on the spot, with options for two one-hour stops or one longer stop of 1.5-2 hours). The guide will show and tell you about marine life directly in the water, making it suitable even for children with a life jacket. (Diving is available for an additional fee – price listed below).
- Stop at White Island (access by swimming approximately 20 meters). Photoshoot and relaxation on the island for about 30 minutes.
- Lunch on board (buffet style) + unlimited soft drinks (tea, coffee, soda) throughout the day.
- Return to the port around 5:00 PM.
- Drop-off at your hotel around 6:00 PM (may vary depending on your hotel location and could be later).”
The tour price includes
- Transportation services;
- Services of a Russian-speaking guide;
- Lunch and drinks on the yacht.
The tour price does not include:
- Snorkeling equipment: Masks, fins, and life jackets (can be rented on-site for $2-4 per item. Please check the exact price on location);
Diving: Additional cost of $7 for one dive and $14 for two dives. This price is only valid when booking online. On-site prices are higher, around $15-20 per dive. Each dive lasts up to 15 minutes per person (including preparation) and has a maximum depth of 7 meters. Important: All dives take place at the same location.
Children 4 years old and younger are free.
Additional Information
- Diving for PADI Open Water certified divers: An additional fee of $50 per dive or $55 for two dives is required upon request. This price is only valid when booking online; on-site prices are higher. Each dive lasts up to 40 minutes and reaches a maximum depth of 25 meters.
- Please note: If you cancel a pre-booked dive on the day of the activity, the payment is non-refundable.
- Passport photos: You must send passport photos of all participants for the issuance of a tourist permit by the tourist police.
- Yacht capacity: Our yachts can accommodate 20 to 40 people. They are spacious and have ample room for everyone, but the capacity is limited by the tourist police.
- No alcohol: Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on board.
- Important: Please do not go up to the upper deck while wet. You must dry yourself completely with a towel before ascending. This is a safety requirement to prevent slips and falls on the stairs.
- Private yacht rental: You can also book this program privately by renting a yacht for the entire day starting from $260. More details can be found here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Your price is so low... Probably you are doing a low-quality service?
We truly offer some of the lowest prices while maintaining a high quality of service. The reason is that we are an online booking company for large tour operators in Egypt, allowing us to offer very competitive prices due to our large volume of tourists. By booking with us, you receive high-quality service without overpaying intermediaries.
What kind of buses and transfers do you have?
A variety of transportation is available for use by the event organizers within the park, including cars, minivans, and comfortable buses. All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and safety systems. For longer journeys, buses with restrooms are provided. Additionally, all vehicles undergo regular maintenance and sanitation checks, and possess the necessary tourist permits. Furthermore, drivers undergo inspections by the tourist police before each long trip.
How and when do I pay for the tour?
We work without prepayment. All group tours are paid for on the bus or during the tour itself. The exceptions are prepayments for private tours and tours that require purchasing airline tickets or processing documents. Our main programs are paid for directly during the transfer or at the beginning of the tour. You don’t need to look for someone to pay for the tour. An employee of the organizer will approach you. You can pay in cash in US dollars, euros, or Egyptian pounds. For your convenience, we also offer the option of transferring funds to a bank card in rubles, hryvnias, and euros at the exchange rate or to a cryptocurrency wallet in USDT, prior to the tour. For more detailed information on payment methods and refunds, please see here.
Do you have a tourist license?
Egypt is a highly regulated country, especially when it comes to tourism. For any vehicle or yacht to depart on an excursion, daily permits must be obtained from both the police and the military. If the tour operators don’t have a valid tourism license, they naturally won’t be granted these permits. This is why for certain excursions, we may request copies of your vouchers and passports (this applies to sea excursions in Sharm El-Sheikh, private tours, and some group tours if they involve leaving the city. For other excursions, permits are simply issued based on the number of people, and passport details are not required).
Are we insured during the excursion?
Unfortunately, some hotel guides try to convince tourists that their travel insurance is allegedly invalid if they book excursions with external tour operators, as opposed to their own company. This is not true.
Firstly, your travel insurance is valid throughout Egypt, just as it would be if you booked with the hotel’s tour company.
Secondly, if you are on a boat, bus, or other mode of transport, the organizer bears full insurance liability to the passengers. Otherwise, they simply would not be able to obtain a permit to conduct tour activities. Egypt has quite strict tourism regulations, and permits are required before each trip.
How can I retrieve a lost item from a tour?
We always remind our guests to double-check that they have all their belongings when exiting the bus or yacht at the end of the tour. Unfortunately, recovering lost items can be quite challenging due to the immediate departure of vehicles for cleaning and the complexities of Egyptian logistics. While we will do our best to help you locate your belongings, we cannot guarantee a 100% recovery rate. If we are able to find your item, there will be a delivery fee of $5-10. Please be mindful of your belongings!
Should I adjust my plans or wait for the tour?
We have a significant daily influx of booking requests for our programs from tourists. As a result, most excursions are organized daily or on specific days of the week following a detailed schedule provided in each program’s description. After booking, we will send you the exact pick-up time from your hotel. Many tours will be conducted with small groups from various hotels who have purchased excursions through tour operators. The only difference is that our prices are 40-60% lower (our organizers conduct all major excursions in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh for Russian-speaking tourists).
Where can I find the photographer who took photos on the tour?
We would like to inform you that the photographers accompanying you on excursions act as independent representatives of their photo studios. They are not part of our online service or the program organizer team. All terms and conditions related to the photoshoot and its payment are discussed and agreed upon directly between you and the photographer. We recommend that you approach prepayments with caution and ensure the reliability of the services, as well as obtain all the photographer’s contact information before making any payments.