Swiss Inn House Reef

Swiss Inn House Reef is the shallow fringing reef adjacent to the Swiss Inn Resort in Dahab, Sinai — a sheltered training reef featuring a coral nursery station and artificial reef structures.

Overview

The Swiss Inn Resort Dahab (operated by Extra Divers Worldwide) has its house reef entry via the resort’s swimmer zone. The reef is characterised by sand and seagrass with scattered small and larger coral blocks; the largest block sits at 12 m, which is also the maximum depth. The site serves partly as an artificial reef where various objects have been placed to encourage coral settlement — functioning as a coral nursery station.

Due to its very shallow maximum depth and sheltered location, the Swiss Inn House Reef is primarily used for Discover Scuba Diving sessions, certification training dives, and gentle warm-up dives. It is not intended as a destination dive but as a convenient entry point to Dahab’s reef system.

Dive Profile

Maximum depth 12 m. Sandy slope with seagrass and scattered coral blocks. Calm, protected conditions. Shore entry from the resort’s swimmer zone.

Marine Life

Typical Dahab shallow-reef residents: small reef fish, wrasses, surgeonfish, and the occasional octopus or cuttlefish on night dives. The artificial reef structures attract anthias and damselfish.

Tips

• Best used as a check dive, training dive, or orientation for guests newly arrived in Dahab
• Combine with a boat trip to the Canyon, Blue Hole, or Eel Garden for more diverse diving

Sources: Extra Divers Worldwide — Swiss Inn Resort Dahab. Additional detail from web search: Swiss Inn house reef maximum depth 12 m, coral nursery function. Last updated 2026-05-17.