Is this Sharm El Sheikh lagoon beach suitable for kids: can children swim from shore, reach the small island, and what are the water park hours?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 15 days ago
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 15 days ago
TL;DR
This spot is not ideal for simple shore swimming with kids because the lagoons are extremely shallow, sometimes only ankle- to mid-calf-deep for an adult. Children around 7–10 can reach the small island with life jackets and a guide, and the water park typically runs in sessions, roughly 10:00–12:00 and again after lunch.
The water park usually does not operate continuously all day. Travelers report session-style opening hours, roughly from 10:00 to 12:00 and then again after lunch, so families should plan around those time slots.
The beach area can be reached fairly quickly via the seaside promenade. If you are with children, be aware that security may stop kids from running along the paved walkway and ask them to walk on the sand instead.
Keep a close eye on towels around the pools and water park, as travelers say they are often mixed up or taken by mistake. It helps to mark your towels or keep them in a bag near your spot.
Families expecting easy shore swimming may be disappointed: the lagoons near the beach can be extremely shallow, only ankle-deep or at most mid-calf-deep for an adult. That works for splashing, but not really for proper swimming from shore.
Children aged 7 and 10 can make it to the small island if they wear life jackets and go with a guide. Families report that kids hold onto a float while the guide pulls them there and back; the distance is short, about 20 meters.