Ras Um Sid

This dive site, located in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, is a remarkably diverse location offering a varied underwater experience. It’s known for its mixed topography, including steep walls and expansive plateaus. The potential to encounter pelagic marine life adds an exciting element to any dive. Currents can be significant, particularly around the corner; therefore, careful navigation is essential. Diving here is often best as a semi-drift or drift dive, allowing divers to experience the dynamic currents while maintaining control. The dive typically begins on a steep wall adorned with beautiful Gorgonian fan corals and then transitions into a large plateau. Divers may find themselves swept around the corner of this plateau and occasionally pushed out over it – an opportunity for spotting larger pelagic species cruising by.