Is the premium White Island boat trip in Egypt worth the extra cost?

The premium White Island excursion costs around US$60 and includes a motorboat transfer to the island, avoiding a walk through shallow water.

The US$60 package is described as including a seafood meal rather than basic standard food, plus an inflatable slide set up in the sea for jumping into the water.

A simpler option without the motorboat is mentioned at around US$30. It is cheaper, but does not include the extra transfer to White Island.

Choosing the more expensive package does not mean White Island will be less crowded; travelers note that visitor numbers are unaffected by the ticket type.