Omar Hassan
Founder & Lead Guide
Grew up freediving the Giftun reefs. Knows every dolphin pod by sight.
Our story
Born on the water, run by the people who know it.
Red Reef isn’t a booking platform reselling someone else’s boats. We’re a local crew of captains and guides who grew up on these reefs — choosing the boats, setting the routes and welcoming every guest aboard ourselves.
happy guests on the water
years on the Red Sea
average review score
3
Red Sea destinations
What we stand for
Four promises we keep on every trip.
We run it ourselves
No reselling, no middlemen. Our own boats, our own crew, our own standards — start to finish.
Small groups always
Capped numbers mean more space, more time in the water, and a guide who knows your name.
Honest pricing
The price you see includes pickup, gear and lunch. No surprises waiting at the marina.
Safety first, always
Licensed guides, maintained boats, and a simple rule: if the sea isn’t safe, we don’t sail.
How we got here
From one boat to three coastlines.
- 2014
One boat in Hurghada
Two friends, a small wooden boat, and a promise to show guests the real Red Sea.
- 2018
South to Marsa Alam
Demand for wild-dolphin days took us to the untouched reefs of the deep south.
- 2021
Sharm El Sheikh joins
Ras Mohammed and Tiran complete the trio of Egypt’s finest coastlines.
- 2026
10,000+ guests later
A full fleet, a loyal crew, and a 4.9 rating we protect on every single trip.
The crew
The people who’ll be on your boat.
Licensed, sea-trained, and on the water almost every day of the year. They’re the reason guests come back.
Mariam Saleh
Guest Experience
The voice on the other end of WhatsApp. Replies faster than you’d believe.
Khaled Nabil
Captain
20 years reading these waters. Calm in any swell, generous with the stories.
Yara Fouad
Marine Guide
Marine-biology background; turns every snorkel into a discovery.
Trust & safety
Your safety is the only thing we don’t improvise.
- Life jackets for everyone
Adult and child sizes, mandatory in the water for non-swimmers — no exceptions.
- Licensed, trained guides
First-aid certified and on the water daily. One guide is never far from you.
- Maintained, inspected boats
Regular safety checks, radios, first-aid kits and shade on every vessel.
- We watch the weather
If the coastguard closes the sea, we reschedule or refund in full. Your call.
- Fully insured trips
Every departure is covered, so you can relax and enjoy the day.
Come see the Red Sea the way we do.
One message and we’ll plan the perfect day — from your hotel door to the reef and back.