How deep is the reef in Sharm el-Sheikh and what are the snorkeling conditions like?

Lagoon depth varies significantly — some spots are chest-deep, others have no bottom you can reach. Beyond the buoys, along the channel, there are small sandbanks that form naturally and you can swim out to them.

There are no sharks near the shore hotels in Sharm el-Sheikh — don't believe online scare stories. Travelers who visited twice confirmed they never encountered any.

For serious deep diving (up to 80 meters), head to Tiran Island — hotels like Melia Sinai are based there and offer proper dive conditions.

The reef near the shore is about 60 meters long — enough for multiple back-and-forth snorkeling runs. Reaching the far ends from both sides is challenging but the route is rewarding.