Tiran Island sits at the entrance to the Strait of Tiran, about 6 km off the coast of Sharm El Sheikh, and is known for coral reefs and clear water. Visitors usually come on a full-day boat trip with snorkelling or diving and lunch on board, and do not normally go ashore. Check the current rules and fees with your operator.
Tiran is a small island in the strait between the Sinai Peninsula and Saudi Arabia. Boat trips from Sharm stop at reefs around the strait for snorkelling and diving, with lunch on the boat and time to swim.
Tiran and nearby Sanafir were transferred to Saudi Arabian sovereignty under an agreement ratified in 2017. In practice, tourist boat trips from Sharm focus on the reefs, not on landing on the island, and rules can change, so ask your operator before you book.
By boat from Sharm El Sheikh marina. Trips last from about 3 hours by speedboat to a full day on a larger boat, with about two hours of sailing each way on some routes.
Trips are normally for the reefs and snorkelling, not for going ashore. Rules can change, so ask your operator.
Some trips need a protected-area or marina fee on top of the price, which may or may not be included. Check what your booking covers.
March to November for warmer water. In winter the sea can be cooler and rougher, and trips may be cancelled in strong wind.
A Tiran boat trip is a good full-day snorkelling outing from Sharm. Choose a licensed boat, check what is included and take sun protection.
Book a nearby tour: Ras Mohammed and White Island yacht trip from Sharm from $35.
