What time do hotel piers and pontoons open for swimming in Egypt?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 16 days ago
TL;DR
Opening times vary by hotel, tide and sea conditions. Recent guest reports indicate pontoons may open around 6:30–7:30 am, while June openings can be closer to 8:00 am; do not enter the water before the official opening, particularly at low tide.
What the community said
A guest arriving at 6:00 am found the pontoon closed. Avoid swimming before restrictions are lifted, as closures are usually related to sea conditions or safe reef access.
17 days ago 6:00 am — pontoon closed
According to one early-August report, the pontoon opened at 6:30 am, with hotel staff opening access to the sea at that time.
18 days ago 6:30 am — pontoon opening
At another hotel or on another day, the pier and pontoon opened at about 7:30 am; in June, access there reportedly began closer to 8:00 am. At low tide, an early swim may be impossible even when the sea is calm.
18 days ago 7:30–8:00 am — pier opening