Are beach vendors and masseurs pushy at Egyptian resorts, and how to deal with them?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, beach masseurs approach guests roughly every 10 minutes offering services — a firm polite "no" works best. Also note that Red Sea tide times shift by 30-60 minutes (about 48 min on average) daily, so check an updated tide table before heading out to the reef.
What the community said
Red Sea tide times aren't fixed — they shift daily by roughly 30-60 minutes (closer to 48 minutes on average). Before heading to the reef at low tide, check a dedicated tide-table website rather than relying on yesterday's schedule.
4 days ago tide shift ~48 min/day
In some spots, beach masseurs approach with service offers literally every 10 minutes — travelers report it's not always this persistent, but it can get annoying. A polite but firm "no" usually stops repeat approaches.
4 days ago pitch interval ~10 min
Complaints go beyond pushy vendors — service quality in queues (e.g., at reception or food stations) can also be an issue: staff may get distracted chatting among themselves, adding extra 10-minute waits beyond what was promised.
4 days ago