The MV Radiant Queen is a 52ft dayboat based in Stromness, Orkney. She is a spacious and stable dive platform allowing divers to explore the wrecks of the WWI German Fleet lying beneath the protected waters of Scapa Flow.

Scapa Scuba work in conjunction with Radiant Queen Charters enabling us to cater specifically for the needs of our divers

To dive Scapa Flow it is necessary for students to be PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent and be competent in dry suit diving. The wrecks vary in depth with the shallowest German cruiser (Karlsruhe) on a seabed of 26m to the deepest Battleship (Markgraf) at 46m. For those not experienced to dive deeper in Scapa Flow we offer alternative shore diving at the Churchill Barriers on the wrecks there.

With Scapa Flow situated so far north in 'cold' and 'windswept' waters, many divers have the false impression of a very hostile environment only accessible to the experienced diver. This is not the case! The water temperature stays welcoming (~ 7 - 13 degrees centigrade) and with Scapa Flow almost fully enclosed by the Orkney Islands, it remains (for the most part!) sheltered from high winds.

Working so closely with a charter boat, we can offer many opportunities for the keen diver wanting to dive Scapa Flow. The most popular courses run from the MV Radiant Queen are the PADI Advanced Open Water and wreck, deep & boat Speciality courses as well as guided dives and the IANTD/TDI nitrox courses. Ideas are endless!!

The MV Radiant Queen is a registered passenger vessel licensed to carry up to 12 passengers. Radiant Queen Charters and Scapa Scuba can provide tailor made holidays from full charters to individuals and small groups wanting either long weekends or the odd day here and there. We aim to be very flexible about schedules and happily dive Saturdays.

Diving facilities: The MV Radiant Queen is a fully equipped dive boat with the following features:

• Newly extended & refurbished for 2008 saloon/galley above deck with plenty off room for everyone. As much tea and coffee as you can drink! Basic cooking facilities available only so best to bring sandwiches rather than a 3 course meal that needs cooking for your lunch!
• Convenient table for teaching course work in saloon.
• Purpose built seating on deck to make kitting up an easy and comfortable experience! From the seats it is just a short walk to the entry area - and a short walk back to a welcoming seat at the end of the dive!
• Easy to climb/manage ladder!
• 15 cubic ft Bauer compressor on board pumping both air and nitrox between dives.
• 1 x 12.5 litre steel cylinder per dive, lead weights (please bring your own weight belts) and air are provided free of charge to each diver.
• Large, heated dry changing room below deck with ample storage space and plenty of seating. This area can easily double as a second classroom if necessary.
• Private, self flushing and clean toilet (v. nice) below deck at the bow!
• Separate wet changing room with dry suit storage area below deck.
• All necessary emergency and first aid equipment are onboard without question.