

Gobernador Bories is a reef dive located within the Scapa Flow Wrecks in the Orkney Islands. The site features rock and reef structures at a comfortable depth, suitable for divers building confidence in Scottish conditions. Divers can expect visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres and a moderate current. Water temperatures remain cold, fluctuating between 8 and 13 degrees Celsius throughout the year, necessitating the use of a drysuit. Access to the site is by boat. Species recorded around this area include snails, sea stars, rock crabs, European green crabs, and orange-clubbed nudibranchs.
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The wrasse are almost tame and will follow divers throughout the dive expecting to be fed.
Access is by boat. Slack water is approximately 15 minutes before high water and 30 minutes after low water at Widewall Bay.
Recorded at this site
Visibility
10-30m
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
8-13°C
Current
Moderate
Species recorded around this area include snails, sea stars, rock crabs, European green crabs, and orange-clubbed nudibranchs.
Yes, the site offers shallow, calm water and moderate currents, making it a suitable choice for newer divers building confidence.
Gobernador Bories is accessed by boat.
Water temperatures range from 8 to 13 degrees Celsius year-round, so a drysuit is recommended.
While the site is a reef dive, the shallow depths may allow for snorkelling, though boat access is required.
Diving at Gobernador Bories in Stromness requires the following certifications: Experienced Sport Diver. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Gobernador Bories in Stromness. Water temperatures range from 8°C to 13°C.