Sharm el Sheikh Yacht Charter: Ras Mohammed & Tiran

Reef walls at the tip of the Sinai

Sharm el Sheikh sits at the southern tip of the Sinai peninsula, a short run from two of the most famous reef areas in the Red Sea: the Ras Mohammed National Park and the Straits of Tiran. The desert and the Sinai mountains come right down to the coast, so the view from the deck is as dramatic as the one under the water.

On a private yacht you reach the reefs before the day boats arrive, anchor where they cannot stay overnight, and plan each day around your group.

Motor yacht anchored over a coral reef in the Red Sea near Sharm el Sheikh — A yacht at anchor over the reef near Sharm el Sheikh, and snorkellers in clear water.

Snorkellers in clear water beside yachts off Hurghada — A yacht at anchor over the reef near Sharm el Sheikh, and snorkellers in clear water.

Where to go from Sharm

Ras Mohammed National Park. Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef are among the best-known dive sites in the Red Sea, with walls that drop into deep blue water.

The Straits of Tiran. Four reefs in a line (Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas and Gordon) between the Sinai and Tiran island.

The SS Thistlegorm. The Second World War wreck in the Gulf of Suez can be reached from Sharm as well as from Hurghada.

Ashore. Desert trips into the Sinai, and Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine’s Monastery inland for guests who want a day off the water.

Good to know

Sharm el Sheikh charter questions

Is Sharm el Sheikh good for a yacht charter?

Yes, especially for reefs. Ras Mohammed and the Straits of Tiran are within easy reach, and a week can include the Thistlegorm wreck or a crossing to the Hurghada side.

How do we get there?

Sharm el Sheikh has its own international airport, with direct flights from many European cities.

Can we start in Sharm and finish in Hurghada?

Yes. One-way weeks across the northern Red Sea are common. Your broker will check which yachts can start and finish where you need.

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