KIMOLOS - Dodecanese

Kimolos is a standout wreck, especially given its shallow depth. We love it because you’re diving a proper, substantial wreck, not just scattered debris, and you can stay down for ages. This roll-on, roll-off ferry went down in 1992 after running aground on the wreck of the SS Pytheas – talk about bad luck. At only 10 metres, it's perfect for extended bottom times, which means plenty of opportunity for leisurely exploration. The ferry lies in a way that feels surprisingly intact for its age. You’ll weave through the car deck, imagining vehicles still strapped down, and poke around the superstructure. Light filters beautifully through the openings, illuminating schools of damselfish that dart in and out of the shadows. Keep an eye out for octopus tucked into crevices and moray eels peeking from behind twisted metal. It’s an ideal spot for newer wreck divers to gain confidence, or for experienced divers to enjoy a relaxed, detail-oriented dive without worrying about deco limits. Our tip: go in the late afternoon; the low sun casts long, dramatic shadows over the wreck, making it feel even more atmospheric.

Location: Dodecanese, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 36.342167, 27.906166
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 10m

Marine Protected Area: Kremastis - Paradeisiou Dimou Petaloudon Nisou Rodou

Best Time to Dive in Dodecanese

The warmest water temperatures in Dodecanese occur in August, averaging 28.7°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 17.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 18.6°C
February: 17.4°C
March: 17.0°C
April: 17.8°C
May: 20.3°C
June: 23.2°C
July: 26.5°C
August: 28.7°C
September: 27.7°C
October: 25.5°C
November: 23.5°C
December: 21.1°C

Nearest Dive Centres to KIMOLOS

Marine Life in Dodecanese

Home to 26 recorded species including 8 reef fish, 4 whales & dolphins, 3 other, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 hard corals.

Notable Species

loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
Red lionfish (Pterois miles) - Reef Fish
Marbled Spinefoot (Siganus rivulatus) - Reef Fish
Silver-cheeked Toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) - Reef Fish
Long-spined sea urchin (Diadema setosum) - Sea Urchins
Redcoat (Sargocentron rubrum) - Reef Fish
Studded Pufferfish (Torquigener flavimaculosus) - Reef Fish
Species code: Hs (Halophila stipulacea) - Seagrass & Algae
Blue-white Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) - Whales & Dolphins
Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) - Crabs & Lobsters
Mediterranean tapeweed (Posidonia oceanica) - Seagrass & Algae
Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
Goldband Goatfish (Upeneus moluccensis) - Reef Fish
Slender Seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa) - Seagrass & Algae
Common brittlestar (Ophiothrix fragilis)
Three-tooth Cavoline (Cavolinia tridentata) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Black coral (Antipathes dichotoma) - Hard Corals
Black coral (Leiopathes glaberrima) - Hard Corals
Abalone (Haliotis tuberculata) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs

Recommended Packing List for KIMOLOS

Based on average water temperature of 22.3°C, currents 8 cm/s.

Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 22°C water
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories