Getting to Sharm el Sheikh by Sea

The city of Peace as Sharm el Sheikh is often called has very many options for transportation that includes buses, taxis, and flights. The perfect location of the land set along the coastal stripe of the Red Sea makes ferry services one of the most opted medium for transportation.
The small harbor of Sharm el Moiya is located near to the civil Harbour. The waters of the Sharm el Sheikh supports private yachts and sailboats. The passenger terminal for cruises and ships are at Hurghada.

General information
Located at some 360 kilometers from Suez port the port of Sharm el Sheikh lies at the confluence of the Suez Canal and the Aqaba Bays. The port is sheltered within a Harbour. The boats and the yachts are mainly kept in waters to meet out the demands of recreational boating. A nominal fee is charged for every service entry.

Hurghada
Hurghada is an Egyptian city situated along the Red sea. There are three ferry services operated between Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh. These services operate once a week. And it takes near about 90 minutes to reach your destination. Tickets are available all throughout the summers. In fact it shall be wise on your part to book a ticket before hand. Payment is accepted both in Egyptian pounds and US dollars and euros.

An upcoming project
Talks with regards to a new service have been proposed between Jordan and Sharm el Sheikh. Through this sea- route you can see the popular site of Petra. The transportation ministers inaugurated ‘Shahazad’ to function between the two places that would be used transport 1500 tourists, 440 cars and 25 trucks.