Sharm El Sheikh with Kids: Family Friendly Excursions

Planning a trip to Sharm El Sheikh with kids doesn't mean you are stuck by the resort pool all week. The Red Sea is extraordinarily gentle for young families, provided you select excursions with short transit times, ample shade, and calm waters. For toddlers and young children, a 3-hour morning trip gets you face-to-face with clownfish, stingrays, and vibrant coral gardens without the hassle of open-water swimming or full-day sun exposure. When heading out, always pack high-SPF reef-safe sunscreen, UV swim shirts (rash guards), wide-brim hats, and a light jacket for winter mornings. Here is our honest guide as local operators to navigating Sharm El Sheikh with young children safely and comfortably.

The Best Underwater Adventure for Little Ones: The Semi-Submarine

If your children are too young for snorkeling masks or get nervous in open water, an glass-bottom glass-hull vessel is the single best introduction to the marine world.

Our Semi Submarine Trip in Sharm El Sheikh with Transfer takes roughly 3 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off, making it easy to fit around afternoon nap schedules. Kids sit comfortably in an air-conditioned underwater deck three meters below the surface, looking through large individual observation windows. They get a diver's-eye view of Near Garden or Ras Um Sid reefs—seeing parrotfish, butterflyfish, and sea turtles up close—while staying completely dry.

What makes this ideal for families:

• Total duration is short (around 3 hours door-to-door).
• Air-conditioned seating protects children from midday desert heat.
• No swimming or snorkeling gear required.

Calm Sea Days: Sandbars and Shaded Decks

For families with slightly older kids or water-loving children who want to swim, full boat days can still be exceptionally relaxed if you choose the right boat and destination. White Island, located inside Ras Mohamed National Park, is a natural sandbar exposed at low tide—a huge white sand playground surrounded by shallow, turquoise water where kids can splash safely.

We recommend our VIP Ras Mohamed, White Island Snorkeling & Lunch (Sina Dream). The Sina Dream is a spacious wooden sailing vessel equipped with wide shaded sunbeds, comfortable indoor lounges, and clean restrooms. The sailing pace is steady, which helps prevent seasickness. The trip lasts around 7 hours and includes a freshly prepared lunch buffet that caters easily to pickier young eaters.

Please note: Entry to the protected marine park requires a national park entrance fee of $5 per person, which covers park conservation efforts and gives access to these pristine reefs.

Short Land Safaris: Ras Mohamed by Bus

If your children suffer from motion sickness on boats, you don't have to miss out on Sinai's nature reserves. Exploring the coastline by land is often much easier for younger families.

Our Ras Mohamed Half Day Tour by Bus takes just 5 hours and lets you explore the iconic spots of the National Park by air-conditioned minibus. Kids love seeing the ancient mangrove trees growing out of salt water, dipping their toes into the magical Enchanted Lake, and seeing the massive ground fissures caused by historical earthquakes.

Highlights for kids on this land trip:

• Short drive times between scenic stops.
• Shallow, quiet waters at the lake for paddling.
• Return to your hotel in time for afternoon lunch and pool play.
• (Note: The $5 per person national park entrance fee applies here as well).

Practical Local Tips for Families in Sharm

• Book Morning Slots: Red Sea winds tend to pick up slightly in the late afternoon. Morning sea trips feature calmer water and cooler temperatures.
• Bring Snacks: While our day boats serve lunch, keeping small, familiar snacks in your daypack is a lifesaver for toddlers between stops.
• Footwear: Protect little feet from hot sand and sharp coral bits near the shoreline by wearing lightweight neoprene water shoes.

Having hosted families in Sharm El Sheikh since 1990, we know that keeping trips relaxed, flexible, and short is the secret to a great family vacation. Feel free to ask us directly which trip fits your children's exact ages before booking!