Which beach in Sharm El Sheikh has the best shallow, easy entry for swimming with young kids (no snorkeling gear needed)?
From messages by 6 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 11 days ago
From messages by 6 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
Naama Bay and Marina Sharm beach are best for toddlers — the shallow water extends far out. Maritime hotel has a stroller-friendly beach with an easy sea entry and a small private reef. Pontoons are mostly used by confident swimmers aged 8+, not small kids.
One spot has a short, convenient pier (not a long pontoon) with three ladders for entering/exiting the water — only a couple of minutes' walk to the water, unlike longer pontoons. It's fine for swimming with kids, and people also jump into the water from the ladders/pier.
At one beach the entry is shallow enough for a bit of swimming near shore, but you can't reach real depth from the shore itself. Buoys mark the safe zone boundary due to sharp underwater rocks beyond it, and lifeguards will whistle if you get too close to the buoys. Reaching the reef/deeper water requires going out via the pontoon.
For watching fish with kids, pick a beach with a reef rather than a boat excursion — kids can swim and observe marine life at the same time, while boat trips tend to be boring and impractical for them.
Some beach spots have almost no depth — water is ankle-deep for kids, so they can safely play right at the shoreline while adults relax nearby.
Pontoon reef entries (ladder straight into deep water) are usually not for young kids — mostly confident swimmers aged 8 and up use them; toddlers won't feel safe or comfortable there.
Naama Bay is good for small kids with an easy gentle entry. Marina Sharm beach is even better: the shallow water extends far out — adults have a long walk to reach depth, but it's perfect for a 3-year-old. Maritime hotel is also great: stroller-friendly grounds, an easy sea entry, and its own small reef right by the shore.