Endeavour is a 40ft Lochin purpose built diving support vessel.  She is UK MCA Cat 2 coded for 12 passengers and two crew.  She is also fully licensed to operate in Manx territorial waters.

Endeavour has a stern step-on winch lift (so there is no ladder).  On board there is a toilet, kettle, microwave and small fridge.  The boat is equipped with two chart plotters, sonar, proton magnetometer, two VHF radios, radar.  Endeavour is powered by a 12 litre, 6-cylinder turbo charged Scania 600hp diesel engine.  She carries up to 1200 litres of fuel, giving her a maximum journey range of 300 miles.

Safety on board Endeavour is one of our main concerns.  As required by law there is a liferaft, lifejackets, fire extinguishers, flares and EPIRBs.  Oxygen kits and a full first aid kit are carried and there is always at least one Diver Medic on board.  In addition, the cabin is heated and there is a hot shower on board, so you can always warm up after your dive.

Each diver has their own bench space on the boat, so kit can be tied on to the railings to secure it while travelling.  Underneath the bench is space for a boat bag with the rest of your kit.  Unfortunately large crates don’t fit very well, so in the interests of everyone’s safety and comfort we ask that you bring a bag instead.

Diving from Endeavour

Endeavour usually operates out of Port St Mary.  Generally the dive sites are close and journey times are fairly short.  Tea, coffee and warm drinks are provided.  On good days there will be home made cakes too!  You will need to bring your lunch and/or snacks and soft drinks with you.  These can be left in the cabin so that they stay dry and edible.

The cabin is a dry area and we ask that you do not go into the cabin wearing wet kit.  Most divers leave their mobiles, keys and sunglasses on the table in the cabin.  Dry clothes can be left in the cabin so that they are still dry after your dive.

You will need enough gas for 2 dives so many people opt for bringing 2 cylinders.  At the end of each day we will collect the empty cylinders (labeled with % if you want nitrox) and take them away to fill.  They will be back ready for the next morning.  If you want to use our cylinders (no hire charge if you charter the whole boat), then we will make sure you have enough cylinders for the day’s diving, you just pay for the gas you use. Spare cylinders can be safely stored in the bottle rack in the centre of the spacious deck.

Dive kit is usually left on the boat.  The Isle of Man is a very safe place and Port St Mary is a quiet village.  Once you have disembarked from the boat, she will be moved away from the loading steps and moored alongside the harbour wall.

A limited amount of spare kit is carried on board, and most of the crew are qualified service technicians.  If you have a kit problem we will do our very best to sort you out and get you in the water.

Charging points are available on board, but will only be powered up when the engines are running.

Entries and exits are made from the stern of the vessel.  An easy step off will get you into the water for your dive.  When you return to the boat, wait for the platform to lower down into the water.  Step on and hold on to the hand rails and then nod your head at the skipper who will be watching you on a camera link, and you will be lifted up to deck height.  From there it is an easy few steps to your bench seat where you can dekit.

Endeavour regularly hosts divers who have restricted mobility and our boat crew will be happy to assist with whatever access requirements are needed.  Please advise us if you will require extra assistance.  NB Due to restricted access at Port St Mary Harbour, we cannot load wheelchair users, however this is possible at Douglas.  If your party requires such access, please advise us as soon as possible and we will do our best to help.