Sharm: Tiran Island Cruise with Diving, Snorkeling & Lunch

Overview

The Straits of Tiran, where the Gulf of Aqaba narrows between Sinai and the island of Tiran, hold some of Sharm's best-known reefs, and this full day sails out to snorkel and dive them. You board at the marina and cruise across the strait, anchoring over a run of four reefs – Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas and Gordon – that rise from deep water in bands of coral. Snorkellers float over the shallow reef tops, where the colour and fish life sit just below the surface; certified divers can add guided dives along the reef walls, and beginners can try an introductory dive with an instructor. Between stops the boat repositions while lunch is served on board, and there is time to swim, sunbathe on deck or watch for dolphins, which regularly pass through the strait. The water here is famously clear and the reefs drop away steeply, so there is plenty to see whether you stay on the surface or go under. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch and snorkel gear are included, and diving is arranged for those who want it. It is a straightforward, rewarding day out on the Red Sea.

Highlights

• ✦Cruise the Straits of Tiran from Sharm marina
• ✦Snorkel the Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas and Gordon reefs
• ✦Optional guided dives or a beginner intro dive
• ✦Steep coral walls in famously clear water
• ✦Chance of dolphins in the strait
• ✦Lunch and snorkel gear on board

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1
   Hotel pickup & marina

   Morning pickup from your Sharm hotel and transfer to the marina to board the boat.

2. 2
   Cruise to Tiran

   Sail across the strait toward Tiran Island, roughly an hour on the water, with time to settle in on deck.

3. 3
   Jackson Reef

   First stop at Jackson Reef, the northernmost of the four, to snorkel or dive its coral slope.

4. 4
   Gordon Reef

   Reposition to Gordon Reef, marked by a stranded wreck on the shallows, for a second snorkel or dive.

5. 5
   Lunch on board

   Lunch is served on deck as the boat moves between sites, with time to swim and sunbathe.

6. 6
   Return & drop-off

   Cruise back to the marina in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel.

Meeting point

📍 Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?

8 hours

Can I cancel my booking?

This experience isn't refundable. Check the operator's policy before you book.

Where does it start?

Hotel pickup included, or meet at the operator's downtown office.

Will I get instant confirmation?

Yes — your confirmation arrives on your phone right after booking.

What's included?

Round-trip boat cruise with crew · Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh · Lunch on board · Snorkelling equipment and life jacket · Bottled water

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