Is the Ras Mohammed yacht excursion from Sharm El Sheikh worth it, and what should you know before booking?
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TL;DR
Yes, the Ras Mohammed yacht trip is one of the best excursions in Sharm El Sheikh (e.g. yacht "Elit II"), but the return trip can be windy and cold, so bring a warm layer. If you book the yacht tour, skip a separate Ras Mohammed excursion since the yacht usually stops there anyway.
What the community said
On the way back from the Ras Mohammed sandbank the wind can get strong — you may end up cold and spend part of the trip below deck instead of sunbathing. Excursions to this particular spot are relatively new. Bring a warm layer even in hot weather.
today Ras Mohammed sandbank
An alternative option is an overnight desert trip near Ras Mohammed: campfire, dinner, staying at a Bedouin camp, stargazing. It's an unusual experience, but pricey if booked individually — try to find a group to split the tour cost.
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Excursions are recommended through the Biblio-Globus travel agency — travelers were happy with the choice. The yacht "Elit II" was a favorite, and several yacht options are available. If you book the yacht tour, don't buy a separate Ras Mohammed excursion — the yacht stops there anyway.
today Yacht "Elit II", Biblio-Globus agency
A city tour of Sharm El Sheikh is also worth adding — it's rarely offered by default, but even travelers who normally skip churches and mosques enjoyed it. Ask your agency about it specifically.
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