How much does snorkeling cost in Dahab and how do you negotiate the price?

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TL;DR

Snorkeling trips in Dahab are often first quoted around $80, but you can bargain down — start at $30 and settle around $50.

What the community said

One traveler reported paying $22 per person for the Albatros trip/excursion, with an optional diving or snorkeling add-on for another $3.

34 days ago Albatros: $22 + $3 optional add-on

If a guide quotes $80 for snorkeling, offer around $30 in return — you'll likely settle somewhere near $50.

~$50 after bargaining

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.

July 16–17, low tide

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.