Plongée à Scapa Flow — United Kingdom
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.
- Score
- 53.7
- Visibilité
- 5–15m
- Température
- 6–13°C
- Meilleurs mois
- May, June, July
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
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
35.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Skara Brae (UNESCO)
- Ring of Brodgar (UNESCO)
- Italian Chapel
- Maeshowe chambered cairn (UNESCO)
Non-Diver Score
Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.
Safety & Emergency
Chamber on Orkney; hospital in Kirkwall; air ambulance to Aberdeen for advanced care; cold water diving
Top Operators
Scapa Scuba
BSAC
Diving Cellar
PADI
MV Halton
BSAC