58° 57' N — Stromness, Orkney

Scapa Flow
Charters

Dive the legendary German High Seas Fleet from Stromness, Orkney. Two decades of wreck diving expertise aboard MV Jean Elaine and MV Sharon Rose.

Explore
20+
Years in Scapa Flow
2
Charter Vessels
12
Divers Per Charter
50+
Dive Sites
Skipper Andy Cuthbertson
About

Led by skipper
Andy Cuthbertson

Scapa Flow Charters has been providing diving charters in Scapa Flow, Orkney's North Isles, Shetland, East and West coast of Scotland including Wick and St Kilda for nearly 20 years.

Andy is an experienced boatman and diver with a vast knowledge of the history and location of wrecks. He is a DoT/RYA certified skipper with HSE, IANTD and sport diving qualifications. If there are any questions, just ask him.

Scapa Flow has opened up access to some fantastic wreck diving and scenic diving in the clean waters and unspoilt environment of Scotland's Northern Isles.

DoT/RYA Certified HSE Qualified IANTD Instructor MCA Cat II
The Fleet

Our Vessels

MV Jean Elaine at sea

MV Jean Elaine

Primary Charter Vessel — Liveaboard

A large and stable diving platform, fully fitted as a self-catering liveaboard charterboat sleeping twelve divers in comfort. Spacious saloon, copious deck space and a drying/changing room makes kitting up that much more comfortable.

Engine232HP Gardner Diesel
Berths12 Divers (4+3 cabins)
CertificationMCA Code Cat II
Range60 Miles Offshore
AirTwin 12 cu ft Compressors
GasIANTD Nitrox Facility
NavigationVHF, Radar, GPS, Sounder
FeatureDiver's Lift
MV Sharon Rose in harbour

MV Sharon Rose

Second Charter Vessel

Our second vessel extends our capacity and flexibility. Both boats share the same high standards of safety equipment and diving facilities, with a large fully fitted saloon, connecting galley, and comprehensive navigation systems.

CapacityFull Dive Charter
GalleyFully Equipped
GasIANTD Nitrox Facility
Power240V Shore Power
Dive Sites

The Wrecks of
Scapa Flow

Diving destinations include the world famous Scapa Flow with the remains of the German High Seas Fleet. Other locations include the Orkney North Isles, Wick, Sule Skerry, St Kilda, Shetland, Foula and Fair Isle.

SMS Karlsruhe wreck
German High Seas Fleet

SMS Karlsruhe

Inside the Gobernador Bories wreck
Burra Sound

Gobernador Bories

Wreck propeller underwater
Technical Diving

Deep Wreck Exploration

German High Seas Fleet

  • Kronprinz Wilhelm
  • Markgraf
  • SMS Brummer
  • SMS Cöln
  • SMS Dresden
  • SMS Karlsruhe
  • Bayern Gun Turrets
  • König

Burra Sound & Others

  • Gobernador Bories
  • Tabarka
  • Doyle
  • Budrie
  • HMS Royal Oak
  • HMS Vanguard
  • Churchill Blockships
  • Barrel of Butter

Technical Diving

  • U-92
  • U-102
  • HMS King Edward VII
  • Tamara XII
  • SS Bothal
  • Duke of Albany
  • North Isles Wrecks
  • Shetland Expeditions
Get in Touch

Book Your
Charter

The usual boat charter runs from Saturday to the following Saturday. Diving starts on Sunday through to Friday — two dives a day with air included. We can also arrange longer or shorter dive times, and long weekends.

Phone
07774 407 093
Enquiries
enquiry@jeanelaine.co.uk
Skipper
andy@jeanelaine.co.uk
Address
5 Church Road, Stromness
Orkney, KW16 3BA, UK

Charter Information

If you prefer not to live aboard, Scapa Flow Charters can help arrange shore-based accommodation. While on the boat you enjoy the added convenience and luxury a liveaboard can offer.

Included in the price: lead weights, 12 & 15 litre 232-bar cylinders, and air fills from our twin independent compressors. Nitrox and other gases available on request.

Booking: A 25% non-returnable deposit is required to secure your booking. Please check availability before sending your deposit. On receipt we will send confirmation.
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