After a few days of reef trips and desert tracks, many families in Sharm el-Sheikh want a day of simple, splashy fun, and an aqua park delivers it. A day ticket gives access to a water park with slides, pools and play areas, with transfers from your hotel so that the logistics are easy. It is a good option for children, teenagers and anyone who likes slides, and it offers a freshwater alternative to the sea on days when the wind is up or a child is tired of the boat. Parks differ in size, ride selection and what is included, such as lunch or drinks, so read the details when you book. The notes below describe a typical day.
What the day looks like
You are collected from your hotel in the morning and driven to the park, where you are given access to the pools and slides for the day. Most parks have a mix of fast slides, a lazy river or wave area, and a children's zone with shallow water and smaller slides.
Towels, lockers and sunbeds may be available for a fee or included, and food and drink are sold on site or included as an all-inclusive package. Queues for the big slides build up around midday, so head for them first thing or after the lunch break.
Safety and suitability
Height and age limits apply to many slides, and children under a certain age must be accompanied. Lifeguards are on duty, but parents should stay close to small children, particularly in wave pools. Wear a swimsuit and bring a rash vest, a hat and waterproof sunscreen, since you will be in the sun for hours. Water shoes can help on hot paving. Anyone with back, neck or heart conditions should check which rides are safe for them before going.
Planning tips
An aqua park day is best placed between sea days and works as a reward for children after a long excursion. In summer, the pools are a relief from the heat, though the sun is intense, so reapply sunscreen often and drink plenty of water. In winter, the water can feel cool and the air chilly, so check that the pools are heated or open in the cooler months.
Bring a change of clothes, a plastic bag for wet items and a little cash for extras. Check whether your hotel already has a water park, since some Sharm resorts do, and whether a day ticket gives better value.
Making the most of it
Arrive at opening time so that you get good sunbeds in the shade, and use the quiet first hour for the biggest slides before queues build. Agree a meeting point with older children in case the family splits up, and put a wristband or contact number on young swimmers if the park allows it.
Pack a dry set of clothes, a bag for wet things and a snack for the ride home. If you are staying at a resort that already has a pool complex, a day at an independent park is best treated as a change of scene rather than an essential.
What to expect
The experience
A full-day entry to a water park with hotel transfers, slides, pools and children's areas.
Best time
Warm months from spring to autumn; check that pools are open and heated in winter.
How long
A full day, usually six to eight hours including transfers.
Tips
Go to the big slides first, reapply sunscreen often and confirm what food and drink are included.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Families and groups who want a day of slides and pools instead of boats and desert.
- Families
- The best choice in this guide for younger children, with shallow areas and smaller slides.
- Couples
- Fun and playful, though less romantic than a quiet beach day.
- Pair with
- A sunset walk on the Naama Bay promenade, or a calm evening show.
- Time needed
- A full day.
Good questions
Are food and drinks included?+
It depends on the ticket. Some include lunch or an all-inclusive plan, so check before booking.
Are there height limits on the slides?+
Yes. Many slides have age and height limits, and young children may need to be accompanied.
Are towels and lockers provided?+
Sometimes for a fee. Bring your own towels if the ticket does not include them.
Is it open in winter?+
Opening and pool temperatures vary by season. Confirm with the operator before booking.
What should I bring?+
Swimwear, a rash vest, waterproof sunscreen, a hat, water shoes and a change of clothes.
