Glass Boat Tour in Sharm El Sheikh
The reef seen through the hull for $13 per person — a glass boat trip for anyone who does not want to get in the water: no mask, no swimming, no snorkelling licence needed.
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt · $13 per person for the glass boat tour · EN
We had an amazing time! The guys working there were very professional and made sure we had loads of fun with the water sports. The butterfly ride was such a laugh. Highly recommend!!
What is this tour like?
This is the cheapest item in Horizon Water Sports' line-up: $13 per person for a glass boat tour over the reefs off Sharm El Sheikh. The point of it is the audience it serves — small children, grandparents, non-swimmers, anyone who would rather stay dry and still see coral and fish. You sit above the glass panel in the hull and the reef passes underneath, no mask or fins involved.
The price covers the boat tour itself. Hotel transfer is not included, so you make your own way to Horizon's boarding point and confirm it with the operator when you book. Horizon does not publish a duration for this trip, so we do not state one — ask when you agree the time, particularly if you are fitting it between other plans. The operator holds 4.9 on Google from 167 reviews and works in English.
What are the highlights?
- $13 per person — the least expensive way to see the reef here
- You stay dry: no mask, no fins, no swimming
- Works for small children, grandparents and non-swimmers
- Coral and fish seen through the glass panel in the hull
- Operator rated 4.9 on Google from 167 reviews
How does the day go, hour by hour?
What's included in the price?
- Glass boat tour
What's not included?
- Hotel transfer
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Horizon Water Sports, Sharm El Sheikh — coordinates 27.861587, 34.2894053. The operator confirms the exact boarding point and the departure time when it takes your booking.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“We had an amazing time! The guys working there were very professional and made sure we had loads of fun with the water sports. The butterfly ride was such a laugh. Highly recommend!!”
“The activities were excellent and very affordable. My guide Ahmod a tall Middle Eastern gentleman was welcoming, friendly and extremely professional. He made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable.”
“An awesome experience this was. Captain Mahmud was so patient, fun and had an awesome attitude. The parasailing experience was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend Horizon Water Sports...customer service was excellent too.”
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