Diving & Snorkeling
Dive sites, temperatures, depths and safety
Silfra
Tectonic plates between Eurasian and North American plates. Clearest water in the world (>100 m visibility).
Davíðsgjá
Deeper than Silfra, for experienced divers. See rare life.
Strútan
Hot vents underwater — chimney forms from minerals.
Hjalteyri
Old fish processing site — now a dive site with shipwrecks.
Gear
- Dry suitRequired — Icelandic water is cold (2–10°C).
- Hood, gloves, socksUnder-dry suit, retains heat. Thick neoprene.
- Dive maskClear water requires a good mask.
- Guide-provided gearMost guides provide gear. No need to bring.
Requirements
PADI Open Water or equivalent for diving. Dry suit experience recommended — Icelandic diving is cold and demanding.
Silfra snorkeling is open to all with good swimming ability and dry suit fitness. Minimum age 12.
Safety
Always use a guide — currents and cold water make diving dangerous. Never dive alone. Silfra is clear but cold — muscle cramps are a risk if too long.
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Dive between continents in Silfra or snorkel in the clearest waters on earth.
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