Kormoran

# Kormoran Dive Site, Sharm El Sheikh

The Kormoran wreck offers an exceptional diving experience in Sharm El Sheikh’s Red Sea waters. This German minesweeper, sunk in 1941, rests at depths between 20-40 meters, making it suitable for intermediate and advanced divers. The deteriorating wreck structure creates an intriguing labyrinth of exploration opportunities.

Divers encounter impressive coral growth colonizing the vessel’s framework, along with abundant marine life including groupers, snappers, barracuda, and trevally. The wreck’s holds and compartments attract curious moray eels and octopuses, while schools of fusiliers hover above the structure.

Visibility typically ranges from 15-30 meters, though conditions vary seasonally. The site demands proper wreck diving training due to confined spaces and potential silting. Strong currents are common, requiring good buoyancy control and experience.

The Kormoran provides unique historical context combined with thriving marine ecosystems, making it a must-dive destination for wreck enthusiasts visiting Sharm El Sheikh. Suitable for diving year-round with summer months offering optimal conditions.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Napoleon Wrasse Cheilinus undulatus bernatpescaire

Red Sea Goatfish Parupeneus forsskali barrylyons

Yellowbreast Wrasse Anampses twistii brentonprigge

Multilined Puffer Arothron multilineatus bernatpescaire

Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii jpsilva

Regal Angelfish Pygoplites diacanthus maxim_kobyak

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)