Tiran Island Excursion from Sharm El Sheikh
Tiran Island Excursion from Sharm El Sheikh
Tiran Island, located off the coast of Sharm El Sheikh, is famous for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant coral reefs, making it a top spot for snorkeling and diving. Part of the Ras Mohammed Marine Park, it offers incredible underwater views. While visitors can't land on the island, as it’s now under Saudi Arabian control, the trip includes breathtaking views of Sharm El Sheikh’s coastline and the wreck of the Lara ship. Spend the day relaxing, exploring the underwater world with a professional guide, and enjoying the fresh sea air.
The program can also include a dive for an additional $7 per dive (details in program section).
Prices:
Children from 0 to 5 years price is free.
Children from 6 to 11 years price is 11$.
Adult price is 24$.
Additional Information:
- Group Formation: Excursions may not be available during winter, but Ras Mohammed and White Island are always guaranteed.
- Diving: For PADI Open Water certificate holders, diving costs $32 for one dive or $47 for two dives (website prices only). Each dive lasts up to 40 minutes and goes to 25 meters.
- Cancellation Policy: Prepaid diving is non-refundable if canceled at the training location.
- Passport Photos: Send passport photos of all participants for the tourist permit.
- Yacht Capacity: Yachts hold 20-40 people; spacious and regulated by tourist police.
- Alcohol: Alcoholic drinks are not allowed on board.
- Safety: Dry off before going to the upper deck to avoid slipping.
- Private Yacht Rental: Rent a yacht for the day from $285.
Program :
What's Included in the Excursion Program:
- Hotel Pickup: Departure from your hotel around 08:00 (exact time confirmed after booking). The drive to the port takes between 15 to 60 minutes, depending on your hotel's location.
- Equipment Rental: At the port, you’ll have the option to rent masks, fins, and life jackets if needed (for an additional fee).
- Yacht Departure: Set sail from the marina around 10:00 (subject to police clearance).
- Yacht Cruise: Enjoy a full day cruising in the open sea.
- Snorkeling Stops: Two stops at beautiful coral reefs for snorkeling, each lasting about an hour (timing at the guide's discretion). Your guide will point out marine life right in the water, making it easy for even children to enjoy (life jackets provided).
- Diving Option: For those interested, diving is available for an additional fee (prices listed below).
- Lunch on Board: A buffet lunch with soft drinks, including tea, coffee, and soda, served throughout the day.
- Return to Port: Arrive back at the port around 17:00.
- Hotel Drop-off: Transfer back to your hotel around 18:00 (depending on hotel location).
What's Included in the Price:
- Transportation services.
- Proffisional guide.
- Lunch and drinks on the yacht.
What's Not Included in the Excursion Cost:
- Equipment Rental: Masks, fins, and life jackets are not included but can be rented on-site for $2-4 each (price to be confirmed at the location).
- Diving: Available for an additional fee: $7 for one dive or $14 for two dives (these prices apply only when booking through the website; on-site prices are higher). Each dive lasts up to 15 minutes (including preparation time) and reaches a depth of up to 7 meters.
Return & Refund Policy
The organizer will refund your advance payment in full if:
You paid it in cash or by transfer to a bank card, and the excursion did not take place due to the organizer’s fault.
You cancelled the program more than 24 hours before the excursion date.
The exception is programs that require plane tickets. In such cases, the organizer will not be able to refund the advance payment after the airline tickets have been purchased.
The advance payment can be refunded in cash or to a bank card in rubles at the exchange rate on the day the funds are returned, or at the rate that was set on the day the advance payment was transferred to the bank card.
