Kormoran - Sharm el-Sheikh

The Kormoran is a cracking little wreck, and we love heading here for a second dive when we’re out in the Strait of Tiran. It’s not one of those massive freighters, but a German trawler, sunk in the Gulf War. You drop down onto the deck at about 18 metres, and it slopes away to 28 metres at the stern. The wheelhouse is still largely intact, which is always our favourite part to poke around in, feeling the slight chill of the deeper water as you dip inside. It’s been down there long enough for the structure to really take on a new life. We’ve seen big schools of goatfish swirling around the mast, and the resident glassfish are so thick inside the cargo hold you can barely see the back wall. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too; we’ve spotted some really neat blennies tucked into crevices and, if you’re lucky, a curious cowfish might drift past. It’s a great site for divers who appreciate a wreck with a bit of history and a decent dose of marine life that isn’t just about the pelagics.

Location
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
28.016666, 34.493332
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: محمية رأس محمد

Best Time to Dive in Sharm el-Sheikh

The warmest water temperatures in Sharm el-Sheikh occur in August, averaging 29.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.6°C
  • February: 22.8°C
  • March: 22.5°C
  • April: 23.3°C
  • May: 25.6°C
  • June: 26.9°C
  • July: 28.4°C
  • August: 29.9°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 27.8°C
  • November: 27.1°C
  • December: 25.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Sharm el-Sheikh

Nearest Dive Centres to Kormoran

Marine Life in Sharm el-Sheikh

Home to 13 recorded species including 6 whales & dolphins, 5 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Kormoran

Based on average water temperature of 26.0°C, currents 10 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • 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