Is sea access from a Sharm El Sheikh pontoon suitable for elderly travelers and children, and is there a shallow-water area?
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TL;DR
Recent reports say that the plastic shallow-water platforms have been removed, and access is mainly via ladders from the pontoon. For a 66-year-old traveler, confirm the pontoon length and ladder setup in advance; the last ladder is considered the most practical entry point.
What the community said
Children are frequently seen jumping into the sea from the pontoon all day long, and there are small slides used for entering the water — popular with both kids and adults.
8 days ago pontoon jumping spot and small slides
As of early August, the plastic island platforms in the shallow section had been removed. Do not choose this sea entry solely expecting a wading or splash area for non-swimmers.
17 days ago plastic shallow-water platforms — removed
Sea entry is normally via ladders on the pontoon, with the final ladder described as the standard practical access point. From the second-to-last ladder, swimming straight out may lead to an area where stingrays are sometimes seen.
21 days ago last and second-to-last pontoon ladders
Elderly visitors should expect a walk along the pontoon followed by a ladder descent rather than a gently sloping sandy entry. Eagle rays may be spotted near the reef in the morning, but marine life should be viewed from a distance.
32 days ago morning eagle-ray sightings near the reef