Kormoran-Zingara - Sharm el-Sheikh

The Kormoran and Zingara wrecks, often lumped together because of their proximity, give you a real sense of history. We’re talking about two very different stories here, both fascinating in their own right. The Kormoran, a German auxiliary cruiser scuttled in 1941, lies deep, well below 40 metres. It’s a serious dive, not one for a casual potter. Descending onto its deck, you can almost feel the weight of its past. Visibility can be a bit variable down there, so picking your day is crucial; we always aim for morning dives before any chop picks up. The Zingara, on the other hand, is a more accessible, albeit still deep, cargo ship. It broke up, leaving a scattering of debris that feels more like an artificial reef than a coherent wreck. Our favourite part is navigating the twisted metal, finding schools of glassfish shimmering in the darker recesses. Look out for moray eels tucked into the crevices; they’re pretty bold here. This isn’t a colourful coral garden dive, but if you appreciate the melancholic beauty of a sunken vessel and don’t mind a bit of a current, the Kormoran-Zingara offers a truly atmospheric experience.

Location
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
28.019089, 34.490000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
40m

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-Zingara

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-Zingara

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