Orkney and Shetland Charters
Orkney and Shetland Charters
Orkney and Shetland Charters
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The MV Valkyrie is a 22m live aboard specialising in comfortable diving holidays in Scapa Flow, Orkney and Shetland. We offer an unparalleled level of service with three crew rather than the standard two, and the only live aboard in Scapa Flow & Shetland offering full board. We have six spacious cabins all with their own sink, hot and cold running water and plenty of cubby holes to stow your gear. There are two normal toilets (not marine heads) and two showers. We also have a full central heating system with each cabin having its own adjustable radiator. All bedding is provided, as is a hand towel.There are two social spaces aboard, the passenger lounge with comfortable seating large television, DVD player, Bose iphone dock and a large selection of DVD's, books and magazines.The galley has seating for 12 around a large table, a hot water urn for cups of tea, microwave, dishwasher, oven, fridge-freezer & produces hot and plentiful food.We have two compressors capable of pumping 36cft, a booster, a large bank of oxygen and helium and cylinders for hire. We also have a diver lift with safety mechanism.
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Sarah
Greater London, UK70 contributions
Jun 2023
Hazel & Helen look after all that sail on the Valhalla. Always there to offer indepth local knowledge on dive sites or the best places to explore on surface intervals. The love and care that gets put into running this operation oozes out of every pore of this vessel if you're fortunate enough to join it.
A very comfortable stay and well catered for if you have any dietary requirements, given notice of course.
Good facilities on board for kit storage and set up, with safety comsiderarions paramount in all operations.
Both Hazel and Helen have a huge wealth of knowledge about the wrecks, the history and the marine life you'll see on your underwater adventures.
Will definitely book with them again.
A very comfortable stay and well catered for if you have any dietary requirements, given notice of course.
Good facilities on board for kit storage and set up, with safety comsiderarions paramount in all operations.
Both Hazel and Helen have a huge wealth of knowledge about the wrecks, the history and the marine life you'll see on your underwater adventures.
Will definitely book with them again.
Written 25 June 2023
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Andy W
Trowbridge, UK6 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
I’ve using Orkney and Shetland charters since 2017, usually doing 1-2 week long trips a year to Scapa, Shetlands or Norway.
The boat is always comfortable and well equipped. Hazel strikes an excellent balance as a skipper at getting you to the good dive sites and ensuring everything is done safely. The dive briefs are always very informative and very funny.
Helen cooks amazing food that is best described as home cooked and hearty. Puds are amazing and if you want there’s the most over-the-top hot chocolates (or other drinks) ready for you when you slip your rig off after a dive.
All the crew go to great lengths to make the diving aboard extremely enjoyable and safe.
The boat is always comfortable and well equipped. Hazel strikes an excellent balance as a skipper at getting you to the good dive sites and ensuring everything is done safely. The dive briefs are always very informative and very funny.
Helen cooks amazing food that is best described as home cooked and hearty. Puds are amazing and if you want there’s the most over-the-top hot chocolates (or other drinks) ready for you when you slip your rig off after a dive.
All the crew go to great lengths to make the diving aboard extremely enjoyable and safe.
Written 24 June 2023
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gillipies87
Birmingham, UK47 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Another fabulous week on board Valhalla diving in Shetland.
Hazel, Helen and Brandon are incredibly knowledgeable about all things diving and the local area both above and below water.
Nothing is ever too much trouble for them and you always feel you're in safe hands.
Valhalla is a comfortable boat with plenty of storage space for dive kit and it is always great to have Helen's cooking waiting for you in the surface interval and at the end of a long dive day. Oh and 'hot chocolate ++' should be standard after any dive!
A very slick operation and I hope to have many more successful trips with them. Thank you!
Hazel, Helen and Brandon are incredibly knowledgeable about all things diving and the local area both above and below water.
Nothing is ever too much trouble for them and you always feel you're in safe hands.
Valhalla is a comfortable boat with plenty of storage space for dive kit and it is always great to have Helen's cooking waiting for you in the surface interval and at the end of a long dive day. Oh and 'hot chocolate ++' should be standard after any dive!
A very slick operation and I hope to have many more successful trips with them. Thank you!
Written 24 June 2023
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Ran M
2 contributions
Jun 2023
Exceptionally well organised operation, perfect diving platform and unparalleled local knowledge. In-depth briefings, exceptional catering, first class skippering and a well-rounded diving experience. On-board accommodation, catering and full trimix facilities mean you are left wanting for nothing.
Written 24 June 2023
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Mike S
11 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
One of the best liveaboards I have been on. Norway wreck trip was superb. Great boat, really helpful and well organised crew and great briefings and skipper skills leaving me very confident in the water. Food was lovely and really tasty. All very special. Hard to find negatives. Every serious wreck diver should do the Norway trip. Great boat. Exactly how it should be.
Written 17 December 2022
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pb190169
Eisenberg, Germany29 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
We had a wonderful week on the MV Valhalla with great dives made possible by an outstanding team on board. Hazel, Helen and Phil ensure that you have an exceptional week under and over the surface. They are great hosts, always willing to help and not to forget the food that was delicious every day. There seems to be no problem, that can't be solved. As our baggages did not come with us (it arrived two days later) they organised in 2 hours complete divegear so we did not miss one dive. They also organised pants, T-Hirts, socks and trousers so that we had clothes to change. Don't hesitate to book the MV Valhalla, it will be one of the best dive experiences you can make. Thank you Hazel, Helen and Phil for this wonderfull week. Patrick
Written 16 October 2022
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Rohan H
Bangor, UK92 contributions
May 2021
If you want to dive the remains of the WW1 German fleet in Scapa Flow, Orkney, or dive well beyond, then Hazel and her crew are the obvious choice.
Just spent a week diving from Valhalla (their other dive boat) and would recommend them any time. Well organised, professional, extremely well kitted out and a very comfortable boat. Andy over-fed us of course, but that was largely self-inflicted and very welcome.
Their extensive knowledge of the layout of the wrecks was put to good use to plan our filming and target the shots we were after. The dive lift made things very easy for getting back on board, even with heavy cameras, extra cylinders and the additional weight of Andy's cooking.
Big thank yous to Hazel, Helen, Hannah, Andy and Donald (and the dog x).
Just spent a week diving from Valhalla (their other dive boat) and would recommend them any time. Well organised, professional, extremely well kitted out and a very comfortable boat. Andy over-fed us of course, but that was largely self-inflicted and very welcome.
Their extensive knowledge of the layout of the wrecks was put to good use to plan our filming and target the shots we were after. The dive lift made things very easy for getting back on board, even with heavy cameras, extra cylinders and the additional weight of Andy's cooking.
Big thank yous to Hazel, Helen, Hannah, Andy and Donald (and the dog x).
Written 12 May 2021
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Alex M
Biggin Hill, UK3 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
My buddy and I have just left the MV Valkyrie where we enjoyed a weeks diving on the wrecks of the WW1 German High Seas Fleet in Scapa Flow.
What an AMAZING time we had. The wrecks were sublime, and even though we were only diving on 15L cylinders with air all week, we got an awesome perspective of the wrecks and don't feel that we missed out by not diving with nitrox or by having larger cylinders - indeed, the chaps with us diving twin 12s and on nitrox only racked up an extra hour of bottom time over the week.
Our thanks go to Hazel, Helen, Nick, Vasco, Paddy & Jacob for their brilliant hospitality. The diving was well organised, well briefed, and the deck management was excellent. The boat was clean, the beds were comfy, and the food was great! They have also accommodated the additional requirements for Covid19 very well.
Thank you for an AMAZING time.....we'll be back again soon hopefully!
What an AMAZING time we had. The wrecks were sublime, and even though we were only diving on 15L cylinders with air all week, we got an awesome perspective of the wrecks and don't feel that we missed out by not diving with nitrox or by having larger cylinders - indeed, the chaps with us diving twin 12s and on nitrox only racked up an extra hour of bottom time over the week.
Our thanks go to Hazel, Helen, Nick, Vasco, Paddy & Jacob for their brilliant hospitality. The diving was well organised, well briefed, and the deck management was excellent. The boat was clean, the beds were comfy, and the food was great! They have also accommodated the additional requirements for Covid19 very well.
Thank you for an AMAZING time.....we'll be back again soon hopefully!
Written 30 August 2020
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Peter E
5 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
I have dived from Valkyrie many many times over the years and the service and attention to detail never fail to amaze me . This year we had 4 lads over from China and they were blown away by the whole experience. I am sure it won’t be too long before I am on board again
Written 12 December 2019
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Dannyw
2 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
Spent a week on the MV Valkyrie diving in Orkney. Had a fantastic time. The whole setup works like clockwork, nothing is a hassle, food is fantastic, crew are friendly and very helpful. Thanks for a great week
Written 12 December 2019
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