Tiran Island Snorkeling Experience by Yacht Sharm El Sheikh

An incredible experience and a truly wonderful

An incredible experience and a truly wonderful day! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, including the transport. The boat staff were always attentive and made sure everyone felt comfortable and happy throughout the trip. The activities were very well arranged, and the food was absolutely delicious — with drinks available at all times. A big thank you to the entire team for everything. See you next time!

Response from the operator: Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely feedback! It makes us very happy to know you had a great time with us. Our crew and guides work hard every day to make each trip special, and reviews like yours truly motivate them. Hope to see you again in Sharm El Sheikh soon! Warm regards, Egypt Gate Team

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Poor and Unsafe

Chaos at the Port The day started with absolute chaos at the port. It was overcrowded, with nowhere to sit or even breathe properly. If you do go, bring plenty of water—you’ll need it. Onboard Experience The boat was packed beyond comfort, and it felt like a fight for a seat or a spot to rest between swims. We were picked up at 7:45am but didn’t actually depart until around 10:30am. Once onboard, we quickly realised that of around 35 passengers, only four of us were English. Everything was explained in Italian only, and the non-Italian guests were simply left in the dark. Snorkelling Stops We were told the first stop would be 1 hour 45 minutes away, but after just 30 minutes the boat stopped outside Sharks Bay—conveniently, right next to our own hotel’s house reef, where we had been snorkelling daily. We assumed this was just a warm-up stop for diving practice, but it turned out to be the main event. The second stop was even worse: poor visibility, a dangerously strong current, and no staff supervision. My travel partner was swept out about 30 metres by the current while staff sat smoking and did nothing. I had no choice but to jump in and help. The lack of safety was shocking. Communication & Transparency After lunch, one of the guides casually told us—only the English speakers—that “we can’t go to Tiran, too wavy,” and then went off for a nap. Later, we discovered other guests from our hotel had been to Tiran that same day with another company and said conditions were perfect. It felt like we had been scammed: paying extra for park entry and a promised trip to Tiran, only to be taken to easily accessible local reefs. Final Thoughts This company was disorganised, unsafe, and dismissive. We were misled, left uninformed, and treated as second-class passengers because we weren’t Italian. If you want a snorkelling trip, you’re far better off booking directly through your hotel’s dive club, where you’ll actually be looked after and get what you pay for.

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Poor, Unsafe Experience.

We booked this trip with high expectations to see the amazing reefs of Tiran, but unfortunately it turned into one of the worst excursions we’ve experienced. Chaos at the Port The day started with absolute chaos at the port. It was overcrowded, with nowhere to sit or even breathe properly. If you do go, bring plenty of water—you’ll need it. Onboard Experience The boat was packed beyond comfort, and it felt like a fight for a seat or a spot to rest between swims. We were picked up at 7:45am but didn’t actually depart until around 10:30am. Once onboard, we quickly realised that of around 35 passengers, only four of us were English. Everything was explained in Italian only, and the non-Italian guests were simply left in the dark. Snorkelling Stops We were told the first stop would be 1 hour 45 minutes away, but after just 30 minutes the boat stopped outside Sharks Bay—conveniently, right next to our own hotel’s house reef, where we had been snorkelling daily. We assumed this was just a warm-up stop for diving practice, but it turned out to be the main event. The second stop was even worse: poor visibility, a dangerously strong current, and no staff supervision. My travel partner was swept out about 30 metres by the current while staff sat smoking and did nothing. I had no choice but to jump in and help. The lack of safety was shocking. Communication & Transparency After lunch, one of the guides casually told us—only the English speakers—that “we can’t go to Tiran, too wavy,” and then went off for a nap. Later, we discovered other guests from our hotel had been to Tiran that same day with another company and said conditions were perfect. It felt like we had been scammed: paying extra for park entry and a promised trip to Tiran, only to be taken to easily accessible local reefs. Final Thoughts This company was disorganised, unsafe, and dismissive. We were misled, left uninformed, and treated as second-class passengers because we weren’t Italian. If you want a snorkelling trip, you’re far better off booking directly through your hotel’s dive club, where you’ll actually be looked after and get what you pay for.

Response from the operator: Dear Guest, We are sorry your Tiran trip did not meet your expectations. The marina is very crowded in high season, and departures can be delayed by port procedures. Still, every guest should receive explanations in a language they understand, and the boat should be comfortable. Safety is our first priority, so we have forwarded your review to the boat management. Please contact us through the details in your booking confirmation so we can look into it personally. Kind regards, Egypt Gate Team

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To be repeated, really nice

Nice crew, excellent trip. There was not many people aroubd and we could snorkel without aby problems. Guide was very nice with my 5yo son

Response from the operator: Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review! We are truly happy that you enjoyed your experience with Egypt Gate in Sharm El Sheikh. Your kind words mean a lot to our whole team. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit! Best regards, Egypt Gate Team

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Bad trip

Waiting for driver one hour, waiting in the marine 1 hour, just two quick snorkeling, and NO TIRAN ISLAND! you pay extra 5 euros per person to go to this island and in the end you don't even go. It is so sad that is funny even. Trips on boats are all the same overall, bad.

Response from the operator: Dear Guest, We are sorry about the long waits and that the boat did not reach Tiran Island. Any change to the itinerary should always be explained to guests clearly. If you paid an extra fee for Tiran and did not go, please contact us with your booking details so we can check it. Kind regards, Egypt Gate Team

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