Ras Mohammed National Park: Complete Visitor Guide
The world-famous marine park at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula. What to see, how to get there, and when to go.
Ras Mohammed National Park sits at the meeting point of the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba. It's Egypt's first national park (1983) and one of the top-rated snorkeling/diving sites in the world.
The reefs.
- Shark Reef & Yolanda Reef — the crown jewel. Sheer coral walls dropping 800m, clouds of jackfish, the wreck of the Yolanda cargo ship (with its famous cargo of toilets and BMW parts scattered on the reef at 18m).
- Anemone City — dense anemone + clownfish gardens, perfect for photography.
- Jackfish Alley — schooling fish, easy current drift.
How to visit. By boat — always. Day trips depart Sharm marina around 08:00 and return 16:00. Cost is around $55 per adult and includes boat, guide, snorkeling gear, lunch, and park fees. Don't bother trying to reach by land unless you're diving with a full kit.
When. Year-round, but October–May has the calmest water and best visibility (30m+). Summer can be windy and rougher. Morning trips have the best light.
What to bring.
- Sun cream (reef-safe preferred)
- Hat + UV shirt — the boat shade is limited
- Camera or GoPro
- Small Egyptian cash for tips
For families. The snorkeling here is deep-water — kids need to be strong swimmers or use a life jacket. For younger kids, consider the Glass-Bottom Boat tour instead.
Environmental note. Don't touch the coral. Don't stand on the reef. Don't feed the fish. These rules are enforced and fines are real.
Book a Ras Mohammed day trip with us — small groups, family-friendly operators, transparent pricing.