Sharm El Sheikh Ras Um Sid House Reef Snorkeling is a 2 Hours experience in Sharm El Sheikh, from $30 per adult. Discover the beauty of Ras Um Sid’s coral reefs with an easy and enjoyable snorkeling experience starting directly from the beach, with no boat required. Enjoy vibrant coral reefs and colorful fish from the moment you enter the water.
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Enjoy a unique snorkeling and diving experience at Ras Um Sid, one of the beautiful coral reef areas in Sharm El Sheikh, easily accessible directly from the shore without the need for a boat or a fixed sailing schedule. As soon as you enter the water, you'll discover a vibrant underwater world, full of dense coral reefs and colorful fish. The excellent underwater visibility makes Ras Um Sid a favorite spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. The experience is simple and flexible, with no boat transfers or fixed schedule to follow. You can choose the time that suits you and enjoy the water and the reefs at your own pace. It's ideal for beginners looking for an easy and calm start to diving, as well as for experienced visitors wishing to explore the reefs on their own. Bring your own snorkeling gear or rent a mask and snorkel nearby, then spend as much time as you like exploring the reefs and enjoying the marine life. If you're looking for an easy and flexible way to experience the beauty of the coral reefs in Sharm El Sheikh without being tied to a schedule or the complications of a boat trip, Ras Um Sid is a suitable choice—especially if your time is limited or you're staying nearby.
Discover the beauty of Ras Um Sid’s coral reefs with an easy and enjoyable snorkeling experience starting directly from the beach, with no boat required. Enjoy vibrant coral reefs and colorful fish from the moment you enter the water.
Discover Ras Um Sid’s vibrant coral reefs directly from the shore, with no boat or fixed schedule — just the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Best for: Divers, snorkelers and sea lovers
Snorkel Mask & Breathing Tube
Don't have your own? Rent a mask and breathing tube for the day.
Swim Fins
Makes swimming at the reef easier and less tiring.
Life Jacket
Recommended if you're not a confident swimmer.
Full-Face Snorkel Mask
Breathe naturally through your nose and mouth with a wide 180° view — a popular upgrade from the standard mask.
Hotel Pickup
Meet your transfer at the hotel lobby in Sharm El Sheikh.
Arrive at Ras Um Sid
Reach the house reef and prepare for a shore-entry snorkeling session with the local guide.
Shore-Entry Snorkeling
Enter from the beach and explore the coral gardens, reef fish and reef wall at your own pace.
Hotel Return
Return to your hotel after the two-hour activity.
Pickup
Your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
Ras Um Sid
Return to
Your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
For reference only — the route can change with traffic, weather and the day's plan.
Hotel lobby pickup in Sharm El Sheikh. You choose the pickup time that suits you.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
No. Ras Um Sid is reached on foot and snorkeling begins from the shore.
The activity lasts 2 hours.
Yes. A local guide is included.
No. Masks, fins, life jackets and full-face masks are available as add-ons.
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Free cancellation is available up to 3 days before the trip.
Pickup is set according to your hotel's location and agreed with you after booking.
It depends on where you enter; entry via El Fanar Beach costs about $10. We confirm this before the trip.
About 70% of the trip time is spent in the water.
Bring swimwear, a towel, water shoes for the rocky entry, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, water and some cash.
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From
$30 / per person