Tiran Island is located in Sharm El Sheikh, a resort city on the Red Sea coast in Egypt. It is situated in the northeastern part of the Red Sea and is a popular destination for tourists visiting Sharm El Sheikh.
Tiran Island is famous for its unique nature and rich underwater world. It is part of the Ras Mohammed National Park, recognized as one of the most beautiful places for snorkeling and diving. These areas are home to many coral reefs, attracting divers and snorkelers from around the world.
In the past, Tiran Island was the subject of territorial disputes between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. However, in 2017, Egypt and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement under which the island was transferred to Saudi Arabia. This agreement was reached after lengthy negotiations between the two countries.
You will also see the entire coastline of Sharm El Sheikh and the site of the shipwreck of the Cypriot merchant vessel “Lara,” which sank on a reef between the coast and the island in 1985.
The day will be spent relaxing, enjoying the fresh air and admiring the underwater world with a professional instructor. Please note that landing on the island is not possible as it is the territory of another state.
The program can be arranged with diving for an additional $7 for one dive, $14 for two (more information below).
What’s included in the tour
- Transfer from your hotel: Approximately 8:00 AM (exact time will be confirmed after booking; travel time to the port is 15-60 minutes, depending on your hotel’s location);
- Equipment rental: At the port, you can rent masks, fins, and life jackets (if needed, for an additional fee);
- Departure from the marina: The yacht departs from the central marina towards the island around 10:00 AM (depending on police permission);
- Full-day yacht trip: Enjoy a full day of sailing on the open sea;
- Snorkeling stops: Two snorkeling stops at coral reefs, each lasting approximately one hour (depending on the guide’s decision on the spot). The guide will show and tell you about marine life directly in the water, even a child can handle it with a life jacket. (Diving is available for an additional fee – the price is listed below);
- Lunch and drinks: Lunch on the yacht (buffet style) + unlimited non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day (tea, coffee, soda);
- Return to the port: Approximately 5:00 PM;
- Transfer back to your hotel: Approximately 6:00 PM (depending on your hotel’s location).”
“Included in the tour price
- Transportation to and from the port
- A guide who can speak English
- Food and drinks during the yacht trip
not included in the tour price
- Snorkeling equipment: Masks, fins, and life jackets (can be rented on site for $2-4 per item. Exact prices can be confirmed on location).
- Diving: Additional charges apply for diving. One dive costs $7, and two dives cost $14. Please note that these prices are only valid when booking online. On-site prices are higher, around $15-$20 per dive. Each dive, including preparation, lasts up to 15 minutes and has a maximum depth of 7 meters.
Children 5 years old and younger: Free.
Additional Information
- Group Size: Please note that sometimes groups for this specific tour may not be formed, especially during the winter season. Tours to Ras Mohammed and White Island always have enough participants.
- Diving: Diving is available for those holding a PADI Open Water certification. One dive costs an additional $50 upon request, and two dives cost $55 upon request. These prices are only valid when booked online; on-site prices are higher. Each dive can last up to 40 minutes and reach a depth of up to 25 meters.
- Cancellation Policy: Please note that if you cancel a previously booked dive on the spot, the payment is non-refundable.
- Passport Photos: Please send a photo of each participant’s passport to arrange a tourist permit at the tourist police.
- Yacht Capacity: Our yachts can accommodate between 20 and 40 people. They are spacious, and there is plenty of room for everyone. However, there are capacity limits set by the tourist police.
- No Alcohol on Board: Please refrain from bringing alcoholic beverages on board.
- Safety Measures: For your safety, please ensure you are completely dry before going up to the upper deck. It is important to dry yourself with a towel to prevent slipping on the stairs.
- Private Charter: You can also book this program privately by renting the yacht for the entire day starting from $260.
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?
<strong>We work without prepayment.</strong> 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?
<p data-sourcepos=”5:1-5:212″>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.</p>
<p data-sourcepos=”7:1-7:122″>Firstly, your travel insurance is valid throughout Egypt, just as it would be if you booked with the hotel’s tour company.</p>
<p data-sourcepos=”9:1-9:304″>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.</p>
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.