Scapa Flow is the world's greatest wreck diving destination, housing the scuttled remains of the German High Seas Fleet from World War I. Seven massive warships — battleships and light cruisers — lie in 45 to 150 feet of cold, dark Orkney water, their hulls encrusted with anemones and kelp. The historical significance is immense, and the scale of these wrecks dwarfs anything in tropical waters. This is pilgrimage diving for wreck enthusiasts.
WWI German Fleet Wreck Mecca
Visibility15–50 ft
Temperature42–55°F
Max Depth150 ft
Currentstrong
2-Tank Dive$120
Best MonthsMay, June, July, August
Score Breakdown
Marine Life Diversity
35.0
Coral & Reef Health
10.0
Visibility & Conditions
35.0
Dive Site Variety
55.0
Water Temperature
18.0
Depth & Access
65.0
Operator Quality
82.0
Topside Experience
62.0
Getting There
52.0
Value & Cost
62.0
Crowding
88.0
Social Proof
82.0
Key Species
common seallobsterballan wrassepollackjellyfishsea urchin
Dive Types
wreckdeeptechnical
Top Operators
Scapa Scuba
BSAC
4.8
210 reviewsNITROX
Diving Cellar
PADI
4.6
180 reviewsNITROX
MV Halton
BSAC
4.5
120 reviewsNITROX