Best spots for snorkeling with fish near the shore in Hurghada

A deeper section between the Inn and Majestic beaches is recommended for shore snorkeling: there are fish and enough depth for longer mask swims, although the reef is said to be less colorful and with more limited variety than top spots.

Another shore-snorkeling reference point is the seagrass beds opposite Imperial when entering from Shams beach. The grass starts at about waist depth; swimmers recommend heading left toward the deeper patches. Various fish are seen along the way, with early morning, after lunch, and around 4 pm near the pier mentioned as the best times.

The beach at the Pyramisa hotel is worth visiting for shore snorkeling — visitors have spotted a small stingray and large schools of fish of various sizes. According to locals, it rivals paid snorkeling excursions. The sunken columns area nearby also has abundant fish.

The Labranda hotel in Makadi Bay (now rebranded as Jazz Palmareva) has a lagoon with a very gentle, gradual entry — great for families and beginners. However, fish are rarely spotted there.

In Hurghada itself, Zahaby beach offers the best shore snorkeling with fish visible right among swimmers throughout the day. Access is through hotels located on this beach.

In Sahl Hasheesh, the spot known as the 'sunken columns' is worth visiting — there are plenty of fish and good snorkeling right from the shore.