What level of diving experience is required for Um Sid?

Um Sid is rated advanced with depths of ≤ 40 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at Um Sid?

At Um Sid, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, moray eels.

Where is Um Sid located?

Um Sid is located in Egypt, in the Egypt region (coordinates: 28.4205, 34.4576).

Um Sid Diving - Egypt, Egypt

Um Sid is an advanced dive site on the Sinai coast reaching depths of 40 meters, featuring a dramatic wall and reef system. The site offers a mix of shallow coral gardens on the plateau and deep wall diving along the drop-off. The wall section is covered in impressive soft corals and gorgonians. Large Napoleon wrasses, barracuda, and reef sharks patrol the deeper sections. The site's varied topography allows for different dive profiles, from relaxed shallow exploration to thrilling deep wall dives.