Where can I buy an affordable silicone snorkelling mask and snorkel in Sharm El Sheikh, and how much should I pay?

Water shoes for the reef are also bought locally. In August 2026 a traveler bought silicone water shoes at the Irina shop for US$4 (200 Egyptian pounds), the lowest price he found after comparing other shops; he brought his own mask, fins and snorkel. Another participant said shoes at US$5–7 are mediocre, while better ones cost about US$20 and take some searching.

Another participant said in July 2026 that he bought a set in Egypt about five years earlier for US$17: a silicone mask with nose pocket and a snorkel with a bottom purge valve. He was fully satisfied with the quality. Keep in mind the price is from a purchase five years ago.

In July 2026 travelers bought a medium-size silicone mask at an ordinary street shop in Sharm El Sheikh for about US$18. They recommend going for silicone, which many people praised, and note there is no need to hunt for it in the Fix chain store: similar masks are sold in street shops.

How to choose: in July 2026 a participant suggested using TUSA masks as a benchmark, adding that there are many other good models. He had used an inexpensive mask of another brand for a couple of years: it was decent, but the silicone eventually dried out. Participants' takeaway: do not skimp on silicone quality.