Sharm el Sheikh private tours for sea and Sinai
Sharm el Sheikh private tours make sense when the boat itself, the inland transport or the city itinerary is the part you want reserved for your party. The local distinction matters: Tiran is a reef area reached by boat, while Saint Catherine’s lies in the Sinai mountain landscape. An exclusive speedboat, a yacht day and a private monastery vehicle solve different travel needs.
The choices here range from a compact speedboat outing to mountain journeys and an Old Market visit. Compare the vessel or vehicle, the actual visits and the included services. Group boat prices remain prices for the group; the city outing’s one-day validity is separate from the length of the visit. Prices quoted here reflect November 2026.
Private trip options
Choose a private boat for time on the water or a private vehicle for a land excursion. The city option has pickup and guide only when selected.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private yacht for up to four
- Mandatory national park entry fees
- Personal snorkeling guide
- Lunch and soft drinks
This private yacht is priced for a group of up to four. Snorkeling gear depends on the option.
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Private speedboat for up to six
- Captain and professional crew
- Snorkeling equipment
- Marina fees included
This private boat is priced for a group of up to six guests.
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Mount Sinai and St Catherine by jeep
- Air-conditioned jeep
- St. Catherine National Park fees
- Lunch
The national park fee is included; it is not a confirmed monastery ticket.
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St Catherine and Dahab by private vehicle
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- St Katherine Protectorate entry fee
- Lunch at the beach
The monastery library entry costs extra; a summit ascent is not promised.
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Old Market and mosque by car
- Air-conditioned car
- Hotel pickup if selected
The booking is valid for one day; pickup and a guide depend on the selected option.
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A short Tiran speedboat, a yacht day, Sinai transport and the Old Market offer different reasons to choose a private arrangement.
Private Tiran speedboat for up to 6 guests
The two-hour speedboat programme starts with hotel pickup in Sharm el Sheikh. It includes a private speedboat for a maximum of six guests, captain and crew, masks, fins, life jackets, drinking water, soft drinks and marina fees. The listed group price is 279 USD. This format suits a party whose priority is a shorter private boat outing with snorkelling equipment supplied.
Lunch and towels are extra. An introductory dive, banana boat, parasailing and tube ride are add-ons, rather than activities included in the basic boat programme. Tiran names the reef destination; the strait contains sites such as Gordon, Jackson, Thomas and Woodhouse. Weather, sea conditions and experience influence reef selection. The Tiran guide explains this sea area and its difference from White Island.
Exclusive yacht for up to 4 guests
The eight-hour yacht programme starts with private transport from your Sharm hotel and includes an exclusive yacht, a personal snorkelling guide, lunch, soft drinks and a life jacket. Mandatory marina and national park entrance fees are included. The listed price is 1,000 USD for the group, with up to four guests. This is the longer boat format for a party wanting an exclusive vessel and an onboard meal.
Snorkelling gear and scuba diving depend on the selected option. Professional photography and video are extra. Compare this with the speedboat through what you want to do: the yacht gives the day a meal and personal snorkelling guidance, while the speedboat supplies its stated equipment on a shorter programme. These are different packages, so the group price alone should not stand in for comparing the services.
Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine’s by jeep
The fourteen-hour private Sinai programme begins with hotel pickup and return transport in an air-conditioned jeep. It includes a tour guide, Saint Catherine National Park admission, lunch, and bottled water and soft drinks aboard the vehicle. Drinks and water during lunch are extra. Choose this option for the combined Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine’s itinerary rather than treating it as a boat alternative with the same kind of day.
The monastery stands at the foot of Mount Sinai, and the Saint Catherine Area has held UNESCO World Heritage status since 2002. A tour guide accompanies the excursion, while organised guiding inside the monastery is not permitted. National park admission and monastery access are separate matters. The monastery is closed on Sundays. Confirm Friday access, religious holidays and the visiting window for your date before booking. Consult your country’s current official travel advice for the journey.
Monastery journey with lunch in Dahab
The ten-hour monastery programme uses a private air-conditioned vehicle from your Sharm hotel. It includes hotel pickup and return, the Saint Katherine Protectorate entry fee, a guide and lunch on the beach in Dahab. Library admission at the monastery and drinks during lunch are extra. Its focus is the monastery journey and the coastal lunch, with a different itinerary from a mountain ascent.
Saint Catherine’s was built under Justinian in the sixth century. The religious landscape has significance for Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Wear clothing covering arms and legs at religious sites and follow the monastery’s visitor rules. Dahab, north of Sharm, adds a coastal setting to this journey. The mountain and monastery guide explains the regional visit in more detail.
Private Old Market and mosque visit
The city option centres on Old Market and the Sahaba Mosque. Its stated one-day validity describes the booking validity, not a day-long guided tour. An air-conditioned car is included; hotel pickup and return belong to the selected transfer option, and a guide belongs to the guided option. Food and drinks are extra. This is the city-focused choice for visitors interested in shopping and architecture.
Old Market is a destination for souvenirs and spices. Its present-day streetscape belongs alongside the promenade at Naama Bay when thinking about the city, while the museum provides a separate introduction to ancient Egyptian and Sinai heritage. The sights guide helps connect those interests. Give the museum its own visit rather than folding it into the city product.
When a shared excursion fits the plan
A shared boat outing is worth comparing when your main aim is an organised reef day with the services of that package. An exclusive boat is the more direct choice when reserving the vessel for your own party is the point of the purchase. Private road transport is useful for the inland itinerary, while a city option addresses a different, local visit.
Keep boat capacity, booking party and the group guided in the water distinct. The general excursion comparison covers reef cruises and desert programmes alongside regional journeys, so you can choose between shared and private formats through the activity you actually want.
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can join the private speedboat?
The speedboat allows up to 6 guests. The listed November 2026 price is 279 USD for the group, with hotel transfers, snorkelling equipment, drinks and marina fees included.
How does the yacht differ?
The yacht programme lasts 8 hours and allows up to 4 guests at a listed group price of 1,000 USD. Lunch, a personal snorkelling guide and mandatory park and marina fees are included; gear and diving follow the selected option.
Do both Sinai journeys have the same itinerary?
The Mount Sinai and Saint Catherine’s jeep programme is listed at 14 hours. The monastery journey with beach lunch in Dahab is listed at 10 hours and has its own transport and admission package.
Does the city booking provide a full day of guiding?
Its 1 day refers to validity. A guide belongs to the guided option and hotel pickup and return to the selected transfer option. The air-conditioned car is included.
Does a tour guide lead visitors inside the monastery?
Organised guiding inside Saint Catherine’s is not permitted. The guide service on the excursion and the monastery visit therefore have distinct roles in the day.