Should you bring your own snorkeling mask to Sharm El Sheikh, and are full-face masks allowed on boat excursions?

One traveler said that on a snorkeling trip in Sharm El Sheikh in 2023 the provided mask was decent and did not leak. In August 2026 the same traveler asked whether excursions now hand out the cheapest masks, so the quality of rental gear may vary between organizers. If comfort matters to you, bringing your own mask is sensible, but you will not be left without one on a tour.

Where to buy: in August 2026 a traveler wrote that, according to earlier messages in the discussion, masks in Sharm El Sheikh cost from about $10. Another traveler has long snorkeled with inexpensive masks from a budget discount store at home: her separate mask works well, but she had issues with the snorkel tube.

Full-face masks: in August 2026 a traveler heading to the Sharm Plaza hotel wrote that she had already bought one at home and then read in reviews that they are banned on excursions. In September 2026 another participant confirmed this had been mentioned repeatedly in the discussion, although he does not use such a mask himself. This reflects reviews rather than a specific operator's rule, so ask your excursion organizer whether a full-face mask is allowed.