How much does a boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island cost in Sharm El Sheikh, and how to avoid scams?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 9 days ago
TL;DR
A tour-operator excursion (e.g. through Anex) costs more but is reliable; a beach-booked boat trip runs about $18-22 per person, though buying from street touts risks scams — book through your hotel or a trusted agency instead.
What the community said
One traveler bought a beach 'guide's' boat trip (Hula Hula boat) for $22 after haggling down from an inflated price. They ended up dropped off 3 km from their hotel with no return transfer, forcing a hot walk back with a child. The seller also took a $100 bill for change and never returned before the boat left.
10 days ago $22 beach tout scam
Another family (2 adults + a 6-year-old) took a boat to White Island and Ras Mohammed with an Italian-run operator, about 25 people on board. They enjoyed the trip and paid $56 total for three people.
10 days ago $56 for 3 people, White Island + Ras Mohammed
Booking a Ras Mohammed trip through a tour operator (e.g. Anex) costs noticeably more than a private boat, but offers more reliability. Note that souvenir photos on-site can end up costing more than the excursion itself.
17 days ago Anex tour operator excursion