Couples Breaks in Sharm el-Sheikh

October 31, 2026

Sharm el-Sheikh is a mass-market beach and all-inclusive resort, so a romantic break here means a comfortable resort with a reef day and a desert evening added on. There is no old quarter to wander at dusk and no boutique village. What the town does well is warm water, easy reef access and long evenings by the sea. The UK FCDO calls the Red Sea tourist areas of southern Sinai generally low risk, and the FCDO advice for Egypt is worth reading before you book, especially for the desert dinner.

Where to stay

Three upscale resorts trade today. The Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is in Sharks Bay, the Steigenberger Alcazar is in Nabq Bay and opened in 2017, and the Monte Carlo Sharm Resort and Spa at Om El Seed took over from the Ritz-Carlton in 2014. Sharks Bay and Nabq Bay both lie north near the airport, a short way from the Naama Bay promenade. Ask each resort for current rates and room types.

An evening on the water

A sunset boat trip from Naama Bay or one of the marinas is the simplest romantic outing in town. Choose a licensed operator and ask what is included. Sharks are rare, but keep swimming for the daylight hours and heed the flags.

Dinner in a Bedouin camp

Desert safari listings often pair a quad ride or jeep run with dinner at a Bedouin camp, which puts you under a big sky away from the hotel lights. Quad rides carry real risk, and the FCDO reports several serious accidents involving British visitors. A couple can take the jeep option, or simply the dinner, and leave the quad out. If you do ride, wear a helmet, long sleeves and closed shoes and stay on the marked route.

A day on the reef

For a special day, book a boat to Ras Mohammed or to the Tiran reefs. Tiran is Saudi territory and boats cannot land, so the day is spent in the water. A park fee of roughly USD 5 to 8 per person (about EGP 250 to 400) is usually included at Ras Mohammed. Couples who have never dived can try an introductory dive at a licensed centre, and snorkellers can stay on the surface. Do not touch coral or feed fish.

After dark in town

The Naama Bay promenade is about 1.3 km long and lit at night, with cafes along the way. Soho Square, in north Sharm near the airport, has an evening dancing fountain, and its attractions charge separately.

Mount Sinai and taxis

Mount Sinai at sunrise is a pilgrimage climb with a licensed Bedouin guide, so keep it for a respectful visit of its own and not as a romantic extra. Local taxis run without meters, and the price is negotiated before the ride. The FCDO advises women to take care at night and in taxis, and most reported assaults in Red Sea resorts involve someone the victim has already met.

Practical notes

A visa on arrival costs USD 30 in cash, and the free entry stamp at Sharm airport covers resort stays under 15 days. Tap water is not drinkable. Boat operators often quote in euros or dollars, while tips and taxis use Egyptian pounds at about EGP 48 to 50 per dollar.

Look at resort stays on Booking.com or sunset cruises on GetYourGuide . The Wikivoyage guide to Sharm el-Sheikh covers the bays and the hotels.