Highlights
- Private boat for your group only
- Snorkel the Islands, Abu Galum and remote reefs
- Captain + in-water snorkel guide
- Lunch and drinks served on board
About this experience
Skip the crowded group boats and take the reef at your own pace. This private full-day charter gives your group its own boat, captain and in-water snorkel guide to explore Dahab's best offshore reefs — the Islands' coral pinnacles, the protected reef off Abu Galum, and quiet spots the day-trip boats skip. Lunch and drinks are served on board between snorkel stops. Ideal for families, groups of friends or anyone who wants a relaxed, flexible day on the Red Sea without strangers aboard.
What's included
- Private boat charter (up to 10)
- Captain and snorkel guide
- Lunch + soft drinks + water
- Snorkel gear
Not included
- Tips
- Alcohol
- Hotel transfer (can be added)
Good to know
| Duration | Full day (~6h) |
|---|---|
| Level | Easy |
| Group size | Up to 10 people |
| Meeting point | Dahab harbour / Mashraba jetty — exact point sent on booking. |
| Run by | Ask Dahab partner boat operators |
| Languages spoken | English · العربية |
| What to bring | Swimwear · Towel · Sun protection · Underwater camera |
| Location | Open in Google Maps |
Why book with Ask Dahab
Local, vetted operators
We only work with dive centres, guides and boats already established in Dahab — the same operators you'd find if you spent a week asking around town.
No online payment, no risk
Requesting a date costs nothing and takes no card details. You pay the operator directly, in person, on the day.
Real replies, not a bot
A person checks availability with the operator and gets back to you on WhatsApp, usually within a few hours.
Transparent pricing
The price shown is the indicative local price. We confirm the exact total with you before you commit to anything.
Safety & cancellation
Cancellation
You don't pay anything when you request a date, so there's no deposit and nothing to refund. If your plans change, message us on WhatsApp as early as you can so we can free up the spot with the operator. Some operators may have their own on-the-day policy for very last-minute changes — we'll flag it if it applies to your booking.
Safety
Every experience runs through an established local operator: PADI/SSI-certified instructors for diving and freediving, IKO-certified instructors for kitesurfing, and experienced Bedouin guides for desert, mountain and camel trips. Safety equipment is included wherever the activity needs it — see What's Included above for specifics — and group sizes are capped so guides can keep an eye on everyone.
FAQ
Is the price per person or per boat?
Can non-snorkellers come?
Plan around this experience
Useful Dahab guides to build the rest of your trip:
- Best snorkeling spots in Dahab
- Snorkeling the Blue Hole
- Dahab beaches guide
- Where to eat in Dahab
- Where to stay in Dahab
- All Dahab experiences
