Hotels near Sharks Bay

Despite the alarming name (no sharks - it just curves like one), Sharks Bay is one of the easiest shore-snorkelling spots in Sinai. The bay sits north of Naama Bay just past the Hyatt Regency and Marriott resorts. A wooden jetty leads over the shallow shore reef to a sudden drop-off where you snorkel above hundreds of butterflyfish, fusiliers, parrotfish, and the occasional moray eel hiding in the wall.

Day-pass access at the public beach costs around EGP 200-350 depending on the season, including a sun lounger and umbrella. The reef sits in 5-25 m of water with calm conditions for most of the year. Several dive schools - Sinai Divers and Camel Dive Club - run Sharks Bay introductory dives for non-certified divers.

Pro Tip: Snorkel in the morning before 11:00 AM when the wind is calmer and visibility hits 30 m. The bay can get choppy after lunch as the afternoon thermal kicks in along the coast.