Where to find good coral reefs for snorkeling near Sharm El Sheikh and how much do beach/reef trips cost?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: today
TL;DR
Reef Beach (300-500m walk from hotels) costs $4 entry, has good coral and fish, entry via pontoon; boat excursions to reefs are often disappointing, better to visit Ras Mohammed reserve by car with a private guide.
What the community said
Reef Beach is about a 300-500m walk from the hotels — just head down until you reach it. Entry costs $4, the reef is decent with plenty of fish, and you enter the water via a pontoon. Good alternative for those who don't want to use the hotel beach.
today Reef Beach, $4
In the Shark's Bay area, you can ask locally (not through tour operators) about prices for swimming with dolphins and parasailing — direct prices are cheaper than booking through agencies.
today Shark's Bay
Standard boat excursions to the reefs are often disappointing — few fish and mediocre coral. A bus tour to the marine reserve (likely Ras Mohammed) can be better content-wise, but depends heavily on the guide — ask for the price per car and per person, and how long the driver stays with the group, since that affects the total cost.
today Ras Mohammed reserve