Sharm El Sheikh port today: are boats running?
Today, Sat 14 Nov
Not confirmed yet today
We haven't posted today's status yet. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll check whether your boat trip is going.
Boat trips from Sharm El Sheikh only leave when the port is open. On windy days the port authorities close it, and then no excursion boat goes out, whichever company you booked with.
Wind in Sharm El Sheikh: next three days
Now: south-west wind 14 km/h.
| Day | Wind | On a boat |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 14 km/hsouth-west | Calm |
| Tomorrow | 24 km/hnorth-east | Some chop |
| Mon 16 Nov | 23 km/hnorth | Some chop |
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 30 minutes. Each day shows the strongest wind between 6:00 and 18:00, when the boats are out. Whether boats sail is up to the port authorities, and we update the status above when we know.
Boat trips from Sharm El Sheikh
White Island and Ras Mohammed by boat
Yacht to the Ras Mohammed reefs and the White Island sandbank: three swim stops, lunch and soft drinks included.
Tiran Island by boat
Coral reefs, big fish, turtles and old shipwrecks in the Strait of Tiran, with snorkelling stops.
Pirate boat day trip "Sina Dream"
Pirate-style yacht along the coast with three snorkelling stops on the Ras Mohammed reefs.
Royal Seascope semi-submarine
Corals, fish and turtles through the windows of the lower deck, without getting wet.
Questions about the port
Why does the port close?
Because of wind. When it blows hard, the open sea between the coast and the islands gets too rough for excursion boats and snorkelling, so the port authorities stop boats going out.
Who decides whether boats sail?
The port authorities, not the tour companies. When the port is closed, no excursion boat sails from Sharm El Sheikh, whichever company you booked with.
When do you update this page?
Every morning, before the boats leave.
What can I do if the port is closed?
Trips on land usually run as normal: desert safaris, Luxor and Cairo day trips and city tours. See all tours in Sharm El Sheikh.
Which months are windiest in Sharm El Sheikh?
Our Sharm El Sheikh weather by month page shows how many windy days each month usually has.
Not sure whether your trip is on?
Message us on WhatsApp +20 101 337 0369 or Telegram @sinbad_tour_bot, or call +20 100 687 2059. We answer 24/7.
