How much does snorkeling cost in Dahab and how do you negotiate the price?
Based on 2 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
Based on 2 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
TL;DR
Snorkeling trips in Dahab are often first quoted around $80, but you can bargain down — start at $30 and settle around $50.
If a guide quotes $80 for snorkeling, offer around $30 in return — you'll likely settle somewhere near $50.
The hotel Wi-Fi password is given at reception and can be reissued if it stops working. Dahab has noticeable low tides — on July 16–17 you could walk out to the snorkeling buoys on foot.
Local tip: skip ice in cocktails at beachside cafés — the ice is often made from tap water and can upset your stomach.
Beachfront hotel rooms in Dahab are generally decent, but almost none have clothes dryers — many travelers rig up a rope in the room to dry laundry.