Ras Mohammed National Park 2026: diving, boats and fees

📌 Last checked: May 2026 — Ras Mohammed park fees and Sharm boat-day prices.

Before booking your dive boat, compare flights to Sharm (SSH) on Vocafly. Arriving on a Friday evening for a Saturday sea trip is ideal — better than a late arrival disrupted by wind.

What is Ras Mohammed National Park?

Ras Mohammed sits at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, where the Gulf of Suez meets the Gulf of Aqaba. Protected since the 1980s, it's one of the world’s iconic boat diving and snorkeling destinations — not just because of a single Instagram shot, but due to two converging water masses that nourish vibrant reefs and attract large fish.

With repeated trips from Sharm marinas, the difference from “hotel beach diving” is clear: sheer coral walls, barracuda schools, seasonal appearances by whale sharks (viewed respectfully from afar), and the famed Yolanda wreck — bathroom fittings that spilled from a ship in the 1970s and are now coral-clad photo icons. This park is not a sunbathing beach; it's a full day at sea.

Is it worth it, or is Sharm enough?

If you're in Sharm for three days or more and are keen on the sea — yes, don’t miss it. If your stay is just one day and you're after pure hotel relaxation, a local shore dive might suffice. Ras Mohammed is demanding (open water, potential seasickness, strong sun), but for many international divers, it's the highlight of the Egyptian Red Sea.

Comparison	Shore Dive from a Sharm Hotel	Ras Mohammed Boat Day
Comfort	High	Medium — Boat
Marine Variety	Good	Usually excellent
Price	Lower	Higher (fees + boat)
Timing	Flexible	Usually morning

A typical boat day

Your day typically begins at the marina between 07:00 and 08:00. Register, gear up, and attend a quick briefing. The sail takes 45–60 minutes, depending on the weather. The first dive happens at Shark Reef or nearby sites, at depths of 5–30 m depending on the route. Lunch is on board (often included). Afterward, enjoy a second dive or snorkel at a more tranquil site. Usually, you'll return to the marina by 15:00–16:00.

Snorkelers: Stay near the guide; currents might be stronger than in a lagoon. Divers: Adhere to your certification limits — Yolanda isn’t a place to