Three days on the Red Sea visiting Tiran and Ras Mohamed delivers six guided dives through world-class coral walls and slow drifts. Small groups, mandatory certification, and a national park fee mean this pack is focused, practical, and ideal for certified divers seeking quality over crowds.
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The boat slips out of Sharm el Sheikh just after dawn, the Red Sea flattening into a sheet of glass while the captain plots a course for Tiran and Ras Mohamed. You feel the deck underfoot, the pump of the engine, and the smell of salt as the first wall of coral appears—layers of hard corals, anemone gardens and ledges that seem to fall into blue. Currents here have personality: they tease, then push you along long drifts past sheer walls and swim-throughs.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6–8 hours per day
Fitness Level
Moderately fit—able to handle repeated entries/exits, surface swims, and gear transfer
Wildlife
History
Ras Mohamed was designated Egypt’s first national park in the early 1980s to protect its unique reefs and coastal lagoons shaped by Red Sea tectonics.
Conservation
Visitor fees fund park management; divers should follow no-touch rules and use reef-safe products to reduce coral stress and bleaching risk.
Reserve your spot on the 3 days diving 6 dives today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Show certification on arrival
Bring your dive card and logbook; operators require proof of certification for open-water and advanced dives.
Carry small local currency
Park fees and small tips are commonly paid in cash—have small notes in Egyptian pounds.
Use a surface marker buoy
Drift sites and currents can shift quickly; a SMB helps boats spot you during ascents and exits.
Protect the reef
No touching or standing on coral and use reef-safe sunscreen to limit bleaching risk.
Mask and snorkel
A well-fitting mask improves visibility and limits water intrusion during repeated dives.
Fins (open-heel)
Efficient fins conserve energy during drifts and long swims from the boat to entry points.
Reef-safe sunscreen or UPF rashguard
Protect skin and coral—opt for mineral sunscreens or protective clothing to reduce chemical runoff.
summer
Surface marker buoy (SMB)
Essential for safety on drift dives to signal your position during ascent and pickup.