Dive into Iceland’s stunning underwater world with our Ocean Diver Day Tour, where you’ll encounter the unique marine life of the North Atlantic. This adventure takes you to one of Iceland’s top ocean diving sites—Garður, located at the tip of the Reykjanes Peninsula, just an hour’s drive from Reykjavik.

Garður is a shore dive famous for its rich biodiversity. Underwater, you’ll explore lush kelp forests, which provide shelter for fascinating species such as lumpsuckers, nudibranchs, and various invertebrates. The ocean floor is decorated with colorful algae, soft orange coral, and sandy patches where flounders hide. If you’re lucky, a curious wolffish might peek out from the rocks, resembling a creature from prehistoric times.

Tour Details

The start time of this diving tour depends on the tides, as dives are planned to finish around high tide. Please note that ocean dives in Iceland are weather-dependent, and sometimes trips may be canceled due to rough conditions. If so, we’ll offer alternative dive sites such as Bjarnagjá, Kleifarvatn, or Silfra, which are less affected by the weather.

Requirements

All participants must:

• Be certified divers (minimum PADI Open Water or equivalent).

• Hold a dry suit diving certification, or have at least 10 logged dry suit dives within the last two years, confirmed by written proof from an instructor.

• Meet health, safety, and equipment requirements, including signing medical and liability forms.

• Be between 150–200 cm tall, 45–120 kg in weight, at least 17 years old, and physically fit.

What to Bring

• SCUBA certification card.

• Proof of dry suit certification or logged dives.

• Long underwear, thick socks, and weather-appropriate clothing.

Join us for an unforgettable dive into Iceland’s coastal waters—an experience combining adventure, marine life, and breathtaking underwater scenery.

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Discover the world-famous Diving Silfra tour at Thingvellir National Park, only 45 minutes from Reykjavik. This meet-on-location experience lets you enjoy the extraordinary Silfra diving adventure, where you explore the crystal-clear waters of the Silfra fissure. Few places on Earth compare to this Silfra dive, as you swim directly between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.

The Silfra diving tour begins with your guide introducing the history and geology of the fissure. After a full safety and site briefing, you will be assisted with your dry suit and dive equipment. Your Silfra dry suit diving experience takes you through four unforgettable areas: the Big Crack, Silfra Hall, Silfra Cathedral, and the Silfra Lagoon. Each part of the fissure offers incredible visibility and vibrant underwater scenery that make diving in Silfra truly unique.

The entire Silfra dive tour lasts around three hours, with 30–40 minutes spent in the water. After surfacing from this unforgettable Silfra dive experience, you will warm up with hot chocolate and biscuits while enjoying the beauty of Thingvellir National Park.

Requirements for Silfra Diving

To join this Diving Silfra tour, participants must meet the following:

• Certified diver (PADI Open Water or equivalent).

• Dry suit diving certification with recent logged dives, or proof of 10 dry suit dives in the last two years.

• Signed Diving Silfra Medical Statement and liability release.

• Height 150–200 cm, weight 45–120 kg, age 17+, and fit within dry suit sizing.

• Be in good health, physically fit, fluent in English, and not pregnant.

Before booking your Silfra diving tour, please read the medical statement and FAQ to confirm eligibility. This incredible Silfra fissure dive promises an adventure you will never forget.

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Join our unforgettable Diving Silfra Tour from Reykjavik and experience one of the world’s most unique dive sites. This guided adventure departs from Reykjavik with convenient pick-up from your hotel or a designated bus stop. From there, we drive to Thingvellir National Park, just 45 minutes away, where the famous Silfra fissure awaits.

At Silfra, you will dive between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates in some of the clearest water on Earth, with visibility often exceeding 100 meters. Your certified guide will share insights into the geological and cultural history of Thingvellir before helping you into a dry suit and preparing your dive equipment.

The tour explores the four main sections of Silfra:

• The Big Crack

• Silfra Hall

• Silfra Cathedral

• Silfra Lagoon

The single-dive tour lasts about three hours, with 30–40 minutes spent underwater. After surfacing, you can warm up with hot chocolate and biscuits while enjoying the stunning scenery of Thingvellir.

Requirements for Participants

To join this Silfra diving tour, participants must meet the following:

• Be a certified diver (PADI Open Water or equivalent).

• Hold a dry suit certification with a logged dive in the last two years, OR 10 logged dry suit dives in two years with written proof.

• Read and sign the Diving Silfra Medical Statement (doctor’s approval required for age 60+).

• Be between 150–200 cm in height and 45–120 kg in weight.

• Fit our dry suit size chart.

• Be at least 17 years old (guardian signature required under 18).

• Be physically fit, able to communicate in English, and not pregnant.

Please review the Diving Silfra Medical Statement before booking to confirm eligibility. For more details, see our FAQ section.

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The Freedive Silfra tour is a great option for those who want to dive in Silfra, but do not have dry suit certifications. Unlike scuba diving, you do not need dry suit certification to go on this tour! This tour offers a great opportunity to experience freediving, no matter if you are a beginner or an advanced freediver. Everyone who knows how to swim can enjoy this tour.

Silfra is one of the top freedive sites in the world, with visibility of over 100 meters on most days. With the best freedive gear available, you’ll dive between the continents in the Silfra fissure.

This tour is not available with pickup in Reykjavík. At Silfra, you will suit up in wetsuits and walk to Silfra (approx. 2 min). There you will get a safety briefing and learn a bit more about freediving and the Silfra fissure. Afterward, it’s time to get into Silfra and have fun! You can stay in Silfra for as long as you want once you are in the water. Once you are ready to get on dry land again, you’ll be welcomed with some hot cocoa.

Please note that to participate in this tour you need to meet some minimum requirements. Please view our FAQ section above carefully before booking this tour.

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