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Explore the Red Sea Underwater

Discover the Gardens


Sharm Glass-Bottom Boat / Red Sea / Sharm El Sheikh
It would be a shame to go to Sharm el-Sheikh and not be able to see all the underwater treasures of the Red Sea, only because you can't dive, snorkel or even swim. A glass-bottom boat ride is what you need to see all the underwater wonders of the Red Sea. Beautiful gardens of coral, amazing reef fishes, and even some bigger species swimming in the shallow waters under the boat.

One of the nicest glass-bottom boat trips in Sharm el-Sheikh starts at Naama Bay and cruises over to the Near and Far Garden diving sites where beautiful coral reefs await you. Such a trip usually lasts around 90 minutes.

The participants are usually accompanied by an expert guide who will be pleased to give you more details about the fish and coral species you'll be looking at.

Apart from being quite cheap, the trip is a perfect family attraction; children, parents and elderly people will all enjoy it equally. It is also the perfect occasion to make great souvenir pictures; on your way back to shore you'll be able to strike the pose with a beautiful panoramic view of the coast in the background.

Hurghada Glass Bottom Boat / Red Sea / Hurghada
Who said that you have to be a professional diver, or even know how to swim to be able to enjoy the amazing underwater scenery of the Red Sea? Comfortably seated in a slowly cruising glass bottomed boat, you can explore Hurghada's underwater treasures. You'll be amazed by the water clarity, the richness of the corals underneath and the marine life diversity on such a shallow level.

Apart from being quite cheap, the trip is a perfect family attraction; children, parents and elderly people will all enjoy it equally. It is also the perfect occasion to make great souvenir pictures; on your way back to shore you'll be able to strike the pose with a beautiful panoramic view of the coast in the background.

Usually the company will pick you up from your hotel, escort you to the marina where you will board the boat. You will then cruise the Red Sea for about 2 hours. Shortest rides can also be arranged directly from the marina.







Banana Boat Ride in Sharm el-Sheikh / Red Sea/Sharm El Sheikh

Full Speed Fun
Whether you're planning to travel with your loved one, your family, your friends, or just by yourself, you have to experience the excitement of a banana boat ride in the Red Sea. You know, this inflatable banana shaped tube that can carry between three and ten passengers giggling and laughing as they're being pulled full-speed by a motorized boat. That's the one. The ride doesn't last for more than 15 minutes, but it is enough for you to experience the thrill of moving fast and close to the water without having to be an experienced wind-surfer or water-skier.

It is easy to arrange a banana boat ride from any hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh, or directly at the beach at any water sports operator centre or booth. The ride is totally safe; all passengers have to wear life jackets and the tube is supported by two smaller tubes that ensure its balance and footrests for the passengers.

One of the main destinations where you'll find banana boat operators in Sharm el-Sheikh is Sharm el-Maya. But the activity is also available at any other beach or bay in Sharm el-Sheikh.


Sharm Semi-Submarine Tour / Red Sea / Sharm El Sheikh

The Red Sea underwater is an eternal source of amazement. Divers have the chance to experience the real thing and sneak a peek at the incredible richness of the Sinai waters. But if you're not a diver nor a snorkeler nor even a swimmer, it doesn't mean you have to settle for the classic and somewhat shallow glass-bottom boat excursion. Try the semi-submarine instead on your next holiday in Sharm el-Sheikh. After being picked up from your hotel by your chosen water sports operator, you'll board the famous boat and head for a 90 minutes tour through the Red Sea underwater. Time will fly as you'll be watching with amazement the schools of colourful fishes evolving around the boat in their natural habitat, beautiful coral reefs, and divers - have fun waving hi and watching their underwater response.

All semi-submarines depart normally from the jetty in the old harbour of Sharm El Maya, and cruise the rich coral area surrounding Ras Um Sid.

The typical semi-submarines can seat up to 60-70 passengers.