Akassia Swiss Housereef

# Akassia Swiss Housereef

Akassia Swiss Housereef is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Al Qoseir, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This accessible housereef offers exceptional underwater experiences suitable for divers of varying skill levels. The reef begins in shallow waters, making it ideal for beginners and snorkelers, while deeper sections challenge experienced divers.

Divers explore vibrant coral formations, including hard and soft corals that create stunning underwater landscapes. The site features dramatic drop-offs and reef walls teeming with Red Sea marine life. Expect encounters with tropical fish species, reef sharks, rays, and occasionally larger pelagics. Smaller creatures like nudibranchs, sea stars, and crustaceans populate the reef’s intricate structures.

Depths range from 5 to 40+ meters, allowing for flexible dive profiles and extended bottom time in shallower zones. The housereef format provides convenient shore-based access with minimal surface interval required between dives. Conditions are generally favorable, though currents can vary seasonally.

Akassia Swiss Housereef delivers a comprehensive Red Sea diving experience with rich biodiversity and pristine coral ecosystems in an easily accessible setting.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Tridacna squamosina Tridacna squamosina tomheijnen

Giant Moray Gymnothorax javanicus myxograzina

Slingjaw Wrasse Epibulus insidiator rijans

Hooded Cuttlefish Rhombosepion prashadi tomheijnen

Houndfish Tylosurus crocodilus mazancourt

Spotbase Burrfish Cyclichthys spilostylus naturundfoto

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)