Which beach area in Sharm el Sheikh (Naama Bay) is best for families with kids and reef snorkeling?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
TL;DR
In Naama Bay travelers recommend hotels with a house reef where you can enter the sea without reef shoes, good kids' animation programs, and beach access 4-9 minutes from reception depending on the building.
Hotel in Naama Bay: reception to beach is 4 minutes, from the far building 9 minutes (need to cross a road). Food is rated as acceptable for Egypt standards, with a separate serving station for kids.
The beach at this hotel is considered one of the best in Naama Bay, with good sea conditions — you can enter without reef shoes.
At hotels with their own house reef, snorkeling is engaging enough that you can spend a whole hour in the sea watching the fish.
Kids' animation programs at Egyptian hotels are generally good. If a child is more of a homebody, the first days may be tough to get them involved, but they usually warm up and start enjoying it.