Full-face snorkel mask or separate mask and snorkel for snorkeling in Sharm El Sheikh?

From messages by 5 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 30 days ago

TL;DR

Travelers more often prefer a separate mask and snorkel for longer swims, citing easier breathing and tempered-glass lenses on some masks. A full-face mask can work for short sessions, but test breathing comfort before relying on it.

What the community said

A full-face mask can be a budget option: one example cost about RUB 650. Before snorkeling, check whether breathing feels comfortable, especially if you plan longer swims.

31 days ago ≈RUB 650

In a direct comparison, the separate mask-and-snorkel set was found more comfortable than a full-face model: after two swims in the full-face mask, the traveler switched to the separate set and preferred it.

39 days ago Separate mask and snorkel

For longer swims, consider a conventional mask and snorkel: one traveler found breathing difficult in a full-face model. A classic mask may also have a tempered-glass lens rather than the plastic lens common on many full-face masks.

42 days ago Tempered glass