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Diver Lift

The Radiant Queen boasts a purpose built diver lift. Constructed out of stainless steel and wide enough accommodate divers with multiple stages.

Dive Briefings

Our dive briefings are unparalleled in Scapa – No one else does it better. Why is this?… Because we dive. We have a combined experience of 29 years diving knowledge & experience on the German Fleet. If there's something you want to see we can tell you how to get there. If you see something you don't recognise we can probably tell you what it is. If you find something new – we will do our upmost to identify it.

Dive briefings really are our speciality. We believe that with a bit of knowledge of what you are going to see under the water coupled with an idea of why it's there and what it did you will gain the most out of your dives in Scapa.

Full, in depth dive briefings are offered for each dive site to include shot line position, max & min depth, current, points of interest, expected marine life, history, We use 3D scan images, photographs & drawings to help you visual the wrecks.

At the start of your charter the skipper will also give you a tour of the boat & a safety briefing. This will cover everything you need to know from emergency procedures, entry & exit procedures & shot lines/SMBs to where the biscuits are kept! Our dive briefings will also include any site specific safety requirements you need to know.

"I'm very fortunate to be able to say that I have enjoyed diving in various locations around the world and have a fair bit of experience of dive boats. With this experience in mind I would like to share with you that your dive briefings are the best I have ever come across. Not only do you give accurate information of what the diver can expect but you also paint a very clear and simple picture of the dive site that enables a stress free and enjoyable dive."

Peter Friswell, Managing Director, Derma Shield UK

Food

There really is nothing better than someone else cooking you a hot lunch on a dive boat.

Lunches are available on board with fresh home baking every day.

We use fresh local produce, cook everything from scratch and choose organic and fair-trade ingredients whenever possible.

Special dietary requirements - please let us know before you come.

Emily's home baking has long been considered the best in Scapa – but you should try the rest too. She thanks her Gran for the baking and blames her mum for sending her out to work in restaurants for the rest!

Pint Mugs

Our pint mugs are fab – they don't spill and they are so big they double as hand warmers.

After dive pints of tea, coffee, hot chocolate, girly fruity tea or orange squash are served as standard.

Finish your dive, sit down on the dive bench and get handed a pint and a biscuit – bliss…

Clothing

We started our own clothing range in 2009. We use only ethical materials to produce a range of unique Scapa Flow souvenirs. Our garments are all fairly traded and organic where ever possible.

We worked closely with a local graphic designer Alex Leonard to produce some stunning images. We have a range of t-shirts and hoodies in both men and women fit..

Orkney stockists include:

• MV Radiant Queen – of course!
• The Red Shed Shop – Scapa Scuba
• The Quernstone – Stromness
• Kirsteen Stewart – Kirkwall

www.tambo-illustration.com

A.R.G.O.S - Aviation Research Group Orkney & Shetland

Argos was set up in 2009 by wreck researcher Kevin Heath, author David Earl and Radiant Queen Charters

The aim is to document all aspects of aviation history on and around the Orkney and Shetland Isles. We now have members from all over the world and a dedicated team here on Orkney regularly searching for lost aircraft on land and under the water. Indeed there are still 6 missing planes in Scapa Flow but we are working on it!

For more info check out the website www.crashsiteorkney.com

Mixed Gases

• Make the most of your holiday with extended bottom times
• Reduce your deco
• Add safety into your dives
• Dive with a clearer head

We will mix your gas to order for each dive. There is no need to move your gear as all cylinders are filled where you sit. We carry oxygen as standard and can supply helium to order. We also have a booster pump to make rich mixes easy.

Photography

We understand the needs of underwater photographer whether you use a small compact camera or the all singing all dancing monster. We will help make sure your camera is kept safe and can usually pass things to you in the water and take them off you before you get back on the boat. For the heaviest of equipment we have lifting gear next to the ladder to retrieve your belongings.

Are You New To Scapa

We want everyone to get the most out of their Scapa experience. Talk to us about your needs and we will tailor your holiday to suit. Make the most of out of our knowledge of Scapa - we can direct you round each dive site, talk to you about the history of Scapa, show you photographs and even scan images.

Guided Dives

Are you an individual diver, want to be shown the sights first hand or lacking a little confidence?

We work closely with Scapa Scuba which offers a superb guided dive service. Their guides definitely have the Scapa bug too and can share this with you first hand under the water. Groups are usually no more than 2 – 1 and bespoke individual courses can be arranged. They also offer a range of PADI courses which can be taught from the MV Radiant Queen

Scapa Scuba www.scapascuba.co.uk

Orkney's only PADI Dive Centre

The Red Shed Dive Shop – Well stocked dive shop

Overnight repair service – your kit delivered back to your boat by morning!

Dry suit manufacture – superb quality neoprene made to measure suits.

Diving Specific Emergency Equipment

No-one likes to think about a dive going wrong but we need to be prepared.

The MV Radiant Queen is fully equipped to deal with any diving emergency.

• Designated resuscitation bag
• Comprehensive first aid kit
• Emergency O₂ kit
• Diver Lift
• Lifting derrick positioned to swing a casualty in through the dive gate. This can be operated single handed. Most diver lifts need 2 people to recover a casualty from the water!

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