Destination
Ras Mohammed
Where Sinai meets the deep blue.
Ras Mohammed is Egypt’s oldest national park and the dramatic tip of the Sinai peninsula, where the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba meet. For divers and snorkellers, it is the signature day out from Sharm El Sheikh.
Crystal water, steep drop-offs and carefully protected reefs make it both a bucket-list site and a place that rewards slow looking — soft corals, anthias clouds, and the chance of larger pelagic visitors in season.
What makes it special
The park’s reefs fall away into deep blue almost immediately. Sites such as Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef are famous for vertical walls, wreck artefacts from the Yolanda cargo, and an underwater landscape that feels cinematic even on a calm day. On land, desert cliffs and mangrove edges remind you that this is a wilderness park, not a resort beach.
How guests usually experience it
Most visitors arrive by boat from Sharm for a full-day trip with guided snorkelling or diving, lunch on board, and time at two or three sites. Early starts help you beat wind and crowds. If you prefer a quieter rhythm, ask for smaller-group departures and always respect park rules — fins up over shallow coral, no touching, and no feeding fish.
Practical notes
Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a rash guard, and a dry layer for the ride home. Seas can pick up in the afternoon. Non-swimmers can still enjoy the scenery from the boat, though the magic is under the surface. Combine Ras Mohammed with White Island or a second reef stop when conditions allow.
