맞춤 여행 Sharm el-Sheikh
Red Sea reef resorts and Sinai desert within an hour.
맞춤 여행 안내 — Sharm el-Sheikh?
Sharm el-Sheikh is best experienced as a diving base: Ras Mohammed National Park (Shark and Jolanda Reefs, day boat from 8 a.m.), Tiran Island four reefs, and SS Thistlegorm wreck (WWII, 30 m, 3-hour boat). Non-divers: Mount Sinai overnight for sunrise and St. Catherine's Monastery. Fly direct from Europe to SSH. Best season: September–November (whale sharks) and March–May (clearest water).
Sharm el-Sheikh sits at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula where the Gulf of Aqaba meets the Red Sea — one of the world's premier dive destinations by virtue of water temperature (22–28°C year-round), visibility (20–30 metres), and the proximity of deep water to the shore. The Ras Mohammed National Park (established 1983, Egypt's first marine protected area) at the peninsula tip protects the Shark and Jolanda Reefs — the most celebrated dive sites in the Red Sea, where the continental shelf drops from 18 metres to 800 metres in less than 100 metres of horizontal distance. Hammerhead sharks, white-tip oceanic sharks, and whale sharks (September–November) aggregate at the shark reef current line; the Jolanda Reef contains the cargo of the MV Jolanda (sank 1980), including intact bathroom fixtures (toilets, bathtubs) at 40 metres — the most photographed cargo wreck in the Red Sea.
Tiran Island — at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba, 8 km from Sharm — has four named reefs (Jackson, Woodhouse, Thomas, Gordon) that are accessible by day boat and provide some of the densest coral coverage and fish populations in the northern Red Sea. The Jackson Reef (northernmost, where the MV Lara wreck sits on the reef top) is diveable from the surface; Gordon Reef (the southernmost) has a steep wall dropping to 40 metres with large Napoleon wrasse and grey reef sharks in the shallower sections. Tiran is a Saudi territory administered by Egypt under a 2017 agreement; diving the reefs requires a permit included in standard day-boat packages.
Beyond diving, Sharm offers the Sinai interior: Mount Sinai (2,285 m, where Moses received the Ten Commandments in the biblical narrative) is 200 km north — a 3.5-hour drive, arriving at midnight for the 3-hour camel-path or 2-hour Steps of Repentance ascent to reach the summit at sunrise. St. Catherine's Monastery (6th century CE, UNESCO World Heritage, the oldest continuously operating Christian monastery in the world at 1,570 m altitude) contains an intact 6th-century Byzantine apse mosaic and the library holding the Codex Sinaiticus (the oldest complete Bible, most of which is now at the British Library).
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7일 클래식
- 1일차 1: Arrival & Naama Bay OrientationFly into Sharm el-Sheikh International (SSH) — direct flights from Europe (UK, Germany, Russia, Eastern Europe) and from Cairo. Naama Bay is the main tourist hub: a curved beach with dive centres, restaurants, and the diving infrastructure. Afternoon: snorkel the Naama Bay house reef (coral begins 5–10 metres from the beach, the far right end of the bay has the least boat traffic and the best intact coral). Book your dive package for the following 4 days at one of the Naama Bay dive operators (PADI dive centres: Camel Dive Club, Sinai Divers, Emperor Divers — all operate day boats to Ras Mohammed, Tiran, and the Thistlegorm). Evening: Naama Bay promenade restaurants — seafood tagine, grilled Red Sea fish (hammour/grouper).
- 2일차 2: Ras Mohammed — Shark & Jolanda ReefsDay boat departs Sharm harbour at 8–9 a.m. (40 minutes to Ras Mohammed). Two dives: Shark Reef (wall dive descending from 18 m to the blue — the shark aggregation point where the current from the open Red Sea sweeps along the wall; grey reef sharks and schooling hammerheads at depth, October–January) and Jolanda Reef (the Jolanda cargo wreck at 40 m: bathroom fixtures intact, the bathtub photographed millions of times, a UNESCO-certified underwater site). Surface interval lunch on the boat. Return to Sharm by 5 p.m. The visibility at Ras Mohammed averages 25–30 m and reaches 40 m in September–November. Ras Mohammed National Park entry EGP 50 included in the boat package.
- 3일차 3: SS Thistlegorm Wreck DiveThe SS Thistlegorm (sank October 6, 1941, struck by German bombers while carrying WWII supplies to British forces in North Africa) is 3 hours north of Sharm by dive boat — depart at 6 a.m. for the 2-dive programme. The wreck lies in 30 metres on the sandy bottom; the upper cargo holds (at 16–25 m) contain: motorcycles (BSA M20), trucks, Bren carriers, anti-aircraft guns, Lee-Enfield rifles, and artillery shells, all in situ. Two locomotives sit on the stern deck. The wreck is the most famous WWII wreck dive in the world; the visibility is typically 15–25 m. The afternoon dive is on the Thistlegorm's upper structures (funnel, gun mounts, davits). Return to Sharm by 7 p.m. Book this day in advance — the Thistlegorm boats fill up fast.
- 4일차 4: Tiran Island — Jackson & Gordon ReefsDay boat to Tiran Island (45 minutes north from Sharm harbour, depart 8 a.m.). Two dives: Jackson Reef (northernmost, the MV Lara wreck at 15 m on the reef flat providing a photographic backdrop, the channel current bringing fish schools past the reef edge) and Gordon Reef (southernmost, the wall dropping to 40 m with Napoleon wrasse, grey reef sharks, and the best soft coral density of the four Tiran reefs). Saudi territorial waters — the permit is included in the boat package. Snorkelling from the boat between dives: the shallower sections of the reef (3–8 m) have the densest coral and the most colourful reef fish. Return afternoon.
- 5일차 5: Mount Sinai Overnight — SunriseDepart Sharm by private transfer at 10 p.m. (200 km north, 3.5 hours). Arrive at St. Catherine at 1:30 a.m. Two ascent options: camel path (3.5 hours to summit, gentle gradient, camel hire EGP 200 return to the last 750 Steps of Repentance) or Steps of Repentance (3,750 rock-cut steps, direct, 2 hours, no camels allowed). Reach the summit (2,285 m) by 4:30–5 a.m. for sunrise at approximately 6 a.m. (seasonal variation — check exact sunrise time). The summit has a small Greek Orthodox chapel and the rock cleft where Elijah sheltered. After sunrise, descend and visit St. Catherine's Monastery (opens 9 a.m.–noon, closed Sunday, free) — the 6th-century CE Justinian fortress monastery with the intact Byzantine mosaic apse (the Transfiguration, 565 CE). Return to Sharm by afternoon.
- 6일차 6: Blue Hole & Canyon — DahabDrive 100 km northeast to Dahab (1.5 hours) — a Bedouin fishing village turned international dive destination on the Gulf of Aqaba coast. The Blue Hole (a 100-metre deep sinkhole in the reef with a surface diameter of 50 metres) is the most famous dive site in Dahab and technically dangerous for inexperienced divers — the 'Arch' at 55 metres has claimed over 200 lives (freediving is more dangerous here than scuba; stick to the inside and the shallow reef rim). For snorkellers: the Blue Hole's edge and the reef alongside are excellent from the surface (no entry fee, walk directly to the water). The Canyon (a 30-metre split in the reef floor 2 km south of the Blue Hole) is a safe and visually dramatic dive for all certification levels. Return to Sharm via the Sinai coastal road with views of Saudi Arabia across the Gulf.
- 7일차 7: Final Morning Snorkel & DepartureFinal morning snorkel at The Far Garden (5 km south of Naama Bay, accessible by road): the best shore dive in Sharm el-Sheikh proper — walk in from the beach at 7 a.m., coral garden from 2–15 metres depth, consistent turtle sightings on the sea grass patches. Return for breakfast. SSH airport for afternoon or evening departure. Note: flights from Sharm often depart at night (charter routes from Europe depart after midnight to allow a full day at the resort).
14일 심층 코스
- 1일차 1: Arrival & Naama BaySSH direct flight, Naama Bay house reef snorkel, dive centre booking, Red Sea grouper dinner.
- 2일차 2: Ras Mohammed Day 1Shark Reef wall dive (grey reef sharks, hammerheads at depth), Jolanda cargo wreck at 40 m (bathroom fixtures in situ), 25–30 m visibility.
- 3일차 3: Tiran Island ReefsJackson Reef (MV Lara wreck at 15 m), Gordon Reef (Napoleon wrasse, grey reef sharks), Saudi territory permit included.
- 4일차 4: SS Thistlegorm WWII Wreck6 a.m. departure, 3-hour boat north, BSA motorcycles, Bren carriers, Lee-Enfield rifles, locomotives at stern, 30 m depth, 1941 bomb strike.
- 5일차 5: Ras Mohammed Day 2Shark Reef revisit (different tidal current, afternoon whale shark probability September–November), Anemone City (largest anemone field in Red Sea, clownfish, lionfish).
- 6일차 6: Mount Sinai Overnight10 p.m. departure, camel path 3.5 hours, Steps of Repentance 3,750 steps, sunrise at 2,285 m summit, Greek Orthodox summit chapel.
- 7일차 7: St. Catherine's MonasteryOpens 9 a.m., 6th-century Byzantine Transfiguration mosaic apse (565 CE), Burning Bush site, oldest continuously operating Christian monastery in the world.
- 8일차 8: Dahab Blue HoleBlue Hole reef rim snorkel (surface only — arch at 55 m is dangerous), Canyon dive, Bedouin beach lunch, return coastal road.
- 9일차 9: Woodhouse & Thomas Reefs (Tiran)The middle two Tiran reefs: Woodhouse (long steep wall, schooling barracuda) and Thomas (the most consistently shark-sighted of the four, current-dependent).
- 10일차 10: Night Dive — Naama BayShore night dive from the bay (Spanish dancer nudibranch, octopus hunting, bioluminescent plankton in the sandy areas between coral heads).
- 11일차 11: Whale Shark Season (Oct–Nov)If visiting September–November: Ras Mohammed extended whale shark boat (departs 6 a.m., 4–6 hour patrol along the Shark Reef current line — 60–70% encounter probability in peak season).
- 12일차 12: Coloured Canyon & Wadi GnaiJeep safari 80 km north: Coloured Canyon (narrow slot canyon through layers of red, yellow, and white sandstone, 2-hour scramble with Bedouin guide) and Wadi Gnai oasis (date palm grove, traditional Bedouin tea).
- 13일차 13: Turtle Bay SnorkelNear Garden and Middle Garden house reefs (Naama Bay): consistent green and hawksbill turtle sightings on the sea grass beds, accessible by shore entry, 7 a.m. for fewest boats.
- 14일차 14: Final Dive & DepartureFar Garden shore dive at 7 a.m. (coral garden 2–15 m), turtle encounters, SSH late flight or overnight charter departure.
여행 실용 정보
자주 묻는 질문
Is Sharm el-Sheikh safe to visit?+
The Sinai Peninsula's security situation has been variable since 2011. Sharm el-Sheikh itself (the southern tip, away from the interior Sinai conflict zones) has been stable and continues to receive large numbers of European tourists. The UK and several EU governments lifted the Sharm flight ban that was imposed after the October 2015 Metrojet crash in 2021–2023; check your government's current travel advisory before booking. The resort area and dive sites are functioning normally; independent travel into the interior Sinai (outside of organised tours to Mount Sinai and Dahab) is not recommended.
When is the best time to dive in Sharm el-Sheikh?+
September–November is optimal: the summer crowds have thinned, water temperature is at its highest (26–28°C), visibility peaks at 30–40 m in October, and whale sharks appear off Ras Mohammed with the highest frequency. March–May is the second window: post-winter, water at 22–24°C, hammerhead aggregations at the Shark Reef (the Ras Mohammed wall sees hammerhead schools more regularly in winter–spring than summer). July–August is peak tourist season — boats are crowded and the sites are shared with hundreds of other divers. December–February is quieter and clearer but cooler (22°C water, 5 mm wetsuit recommended).
Do I need to be a certified diver to enjoy Sharm el-Sheikh?+
No — snorkelling in Sharm is as productive as snorkelling anywhere in the world. The Naama Bay house reefs start at 2–5 metres depth from the beach; the Far Garden shore entry has coral from 3 metres; and the shallow sections of Tiran's reefs (accessible from dive boats) are visually excellent from the surface. Introduction or 'try' dives (Discover Scuba, no certification required, supervised by an instructor, limit 12 m depth) are offered by all Naama Bay dive centres. A PADI Open Water course takes 3–4 days and allows access to the full Ras Mohammed depth range.
What is the Thistlegorm wreck?+
The SS Thistlegorm (Scottish, 'Blue Stream' in Gaelic) was a British merchant vessel sunk on October 6, 1941 by German Heinkel He-111 bombers while anchored in the Red Sea waiting to transit the Suez Canal. Its cargo — BSA M20 motorcycles, Bedford trucks, Bren universal carriers, Lee-Enfield rifles, Wellington boots, railway locomotives — was destined for British forces in North Africa. The wreck was discovered by Jacques Cousteau in 1955 and has since become the most famous WWII shipwreck dive in the world. It lies in 30 metres of water 3 hours north of Sharm. The motorcycle hold (at 18–20 m) is diveable at Open Water certification level; the locomotive stern is at 30 m.
Can I visit Mount Sinai on a day trip from Sharm?+
Mount Sinai is typically done as an overnight trip from Sharm — not a day trip. The drive is 3.5 hours each way; the summit hike takes 3.5 hours (camel path) or 2 hours (Steps of Repentance); and the point is the sunrise, which requires arriving on the mountain before dawn. An overnight programme leaves Sharm at 10 p.m., arrives at St. Catherine at 1:30 a.m., ascends for sunrise at approximately 6 a.m., then visits St. Catherine's Monastery (9 a.m.–noon) and returns to Sharm by 4 p.m. This is a physically demanding programme — expect 24 hours mostly awake.
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