Why the change to the MV Valkyrie, we were looking for a boat that offered more home comforts after being spoilt in the Red Sea and we believe that Helen and Hazel can offer us this, the boat after it's last refit is now at an extremely high standard hence they only have two available weeks left for 2012! This trip is fully catered just check out the link below, all cabins are complete with sink, proper toilets not marine heads, a tumble drier to dry off damp thermals and socks. There is even a place to store our shoes! This we believe is the perfect way to spend a week diving in UK waters. Visit our You Tube channel to view some of our Shetland video's
The cost of £1050-00 for this Shetland adventure includes: ferry crossing, 5 nights full board aboard the MV Valkyrie and 6 days diving.
The ferry departs from Aberdeen at 17.00hrs on Saturday and docks in Lerwick 07.30hrs on Sunday. For our return journey we will catch the ferry from Lerwick at 17.30hrs on Friday docking in Aberdeen at 07.00hrs on Saturday .
Here’s is a bit of info about the week:
Traveling by self-drive to Aberdeen to catch the ferry to meet the MV Valkyrie at Lerwick. Cabins aboard the ferry are available at an additional cost with 4 sharing an inner cabin at £50.00 per person (return). If you would like us to book a cabin this must be paid for along with your trip deposit. Alternatively, we can book a sleeper seat at no extra charge, if you would prefer.
Arrive in Lerwick early Sunday morning have breakfast aboard the ferry thenhead to Valkyrie load the boat and soon we are ready to dive.
Staying aboard the boat, we have six days diving to complete up to 12 dives weather depending. The weather is very unpredictable and can change very quickly, this is part of the Shetland adventure.
The boat has an on board compressor and cylinders are easily refilled after each dive. The Valkyrie also has plenty of weights on board so you only need take your ankle weights and empty belts/integrated pouches.
Food aboard the boat Click here to visit the Valkyrie web site - it say's it all really!
In July, the water temperature will be approximately 12°C, the weather is typical Shetland weather; variable with rain, wind & sun. The underwater visibility should be good at 15 to 20 metres plus. To get the best from the diving we recommend that you have a decent underwater torch.
The boat has 6 x twin cabins, each bunk is equipped with a duvet and pillows and hand towels and a sink with hot and cold water. Please note that cabins are pre-allocated.
The dives are a mixture of wreck and scenic with depths ranging from 20 to 40 metres and viz. 15 to 25 metres.
Who can join us? Not sure if this trip is for you please contact either Lesley or Elwyn to discuss this further.
Prior to booking a Seastyle holiday please ensure you read our terms and conditions of booking. Then return your signed booking form along with your £250.00 deposit and cabin payment if required.
Diving Shetland ~ we've had such a fantastic time here in Shetland during our 3 trips in 2006, 2008 and 2010, that our plan is now to continue to return every two years. If you enjoy diving in the UK and are up for an adventure, this week is definitely for you.
Our plan is to dive the wrecks around Lerwick and weather permitting head back to Mucklefugga Outstack, the most northerly point of the UK, for more wrecks and some simply stunning scenic dives.
Here’s a little taste of some of the wrecks on offer.
Wreck Info:
Gwladmena
This 928-ton steamship foundered and sank following a collision with the SS Flora of Denmark in January 1918. She now lies on sandy seabed, sitting on an even keel with the stern at around 40m deep. She is reasonably intact; certainly all the main parts of the hull and engine room are recognisable. All in all a very pleasant dive.
Glen Isla
The 1263-ton steam ship Glen Isla foundered and sank following a collision with SS Glenelg. She now sits on an even keel in 45m of water in the main entrance to Lerwick harbour. Similar to the Gwladmena in both the way she lays and design, the Glen Isla is another good dive.
Lunokhods
The Lunokhods-1 was a Latvian registered Klondiker that dragged her anchors and was blown ashore in a severe storm on 9/11/93. She now lies in a geo (small gully in the rocks) at the base of Kirkabister Light, the distinctive lighthouse that marks the entrance to Lerwick Harbour. The bow broke away and slid down the slope and now lies in just over 40m. She was blown into the geo stern first so the stern now lies tightly wedged into the gully down to about 18m.
E49
The E49 struck a mine laid by UC-49 in Baltasound on 10 March 1917 and sank without survivors. This is Elwyn’s favourite UK dive with viz. at 25 metres plus and depth of 35 metres. This is a spectactular dive and much more of the wreck was exposed in 2008 than in 2006, she was a little more covered again in 2010 so what surprise awaits in 2012?
Pionersk
Continuing the theme, the Pionersk was another Latvian registered Klondiker that managed to pull off the same trick. She too dragged here anchors in a severe southerly storm and was blown ashore at Gulberwick on 31 October 1994. The Pionersk was a large ship, at a length of 180m, and lies in a depth of 22m. She makes for an interesting dive though, due to her size, it is easy to get confused as to where you are: gold coloured tin lids litter the area making for a curious distraction.
Jane
The Jane was an iron steamship of 840grt that ran ashore on 19/07/1923 due to a navigation error. The wreck now lies on a sandy seabed in 20m of water in an area of strong tide, keeping her clear of silt and covered in marine life.
The "Giants Legs" sea stacks (max depth 20m)
The Giants Legs are half formed sea stacks. Projecting out from the Bard Head at the Southernmost tip of Bressay Island. This scenic site has a profusion of life on the rock pillars that form the cliff with nudibranchs, anemones and all manner of fish.
There is also a sizeable cave as part of this formation and a tight almost impassible passage to another cliff face. All in all this has to be one of the most exciting scenic sites in the UK.
For further information or to request a copy of our 2010 Shetland DVD please do get in touch.
PADI courses to consider prior to the Shetland trip
PADI Deep Diver
PADI SMB Diver
PADI Enriched Air Diver
Extra's (not included in the trip price)
Transport to Aberdeen
Cabin share on the outbound and inbound journeys on the ferry.
Any B&B on route
Enriched Air Nitrox
Tri mix
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