Red Sea Travel Guide
Ras Mohammed National Park Guide
A guide to Ras Mohammed National Park near Sharm El Sheikh: the reefs, Shark and Yolanda reef, what to expect snorkeling or diving, and how to visit.
Ras Mohammed is Egypt's flagship marine national park, at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula near Sharm El Sheikh. Its dramatic coral walls and clouds of fish make it one of the most famous reef destinations in the world. Reviewed June 2026.
What is Ras Mohammed National Park?
Ras Mohammed is a protected marine and desert park where the Red Sea meets steep coral reefs and deep blue water. The protection has kept its reefs healthy and its fish life abundant, which is why it's a bucket-list site for snorkelers and divers alike. Reach it on the Sharm El Sheikh White Island & Ras Mohammed Cruise.
What can you see at Ras Mohammed?
Highlights include vibrant coral gardens, steep reef walls, and large schools of fish, with frequent sightings of bigger marine life along the drop-offs. The famous Shark Reef and Yolanda Reef dive sites are among the most celebrated in the Red Sea, known for their wall diving and the scattered cargo of the Yolanda wreck.
Is Ras Mohammed good for snorkeling or only diving?
Both. Divers get the dramatic walls and deeper structure, but snorkelers can still enjoy excellent shallow coral and fish life in the calmer reef areas. Many boat trips from Sharm combine Ras Mohammed with other reef stops.
How do you visit Ras Mohammed?
Most visitors come on a boat trip from Sharm El Sheikh, often combined with White Island or other reefs. There's a park entry fee, usually handled by the tour. Browse options on the and in the .
