SMS Kronprinz Wilhelm

Best time to dive

May to September

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not viable - large inverted battleship wreck from 12-38m

Safety notes

Lies fully inverted; some areas (e.g. B Turret) are no longer safely accessible due to collapse; silt easily stirred in confined spaces beneath the deck, reducing visibility for following divers; buoyancy control is critical

Permits & fees

No per-dive permit required; protected monument status - artefact removal prohibited

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Stromness