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12.11.2012 - DIVE.IS upgraded to be a PADI 5 STAR DIVE CENTER


DIVE.IS upgraded to be a PADI 5 STAR DIVE CENTER DIVE.IS is proud to announce to have been upgraded to the 5 STAR DIVE CENTER rating by PADI.
Our staff has worked hard and done a great job to reach this goal and we want to thank everyone that has been working for and with DIVE.IS over the years. Above all Tómas Knútsson, who founded DIVE.IS and left a spotless Dive Center to take over by his successors.
Here is PADI's definition of the 5 STAR DIVE CENTER:
"PADI Five Star Dive Center Membership is awarded to progressive PADI Dive Shops that excel in providing scuba divers with a full range of scuba certification programs, scuba gear selection, and scuba experience opportunities. To qualify as PADI Five Star Dive Center, a dive shop must meet elevated service and business standards and both promote and offer only PADI scuba diving lessons as their recreational scuba diver training.
These dive shops also actively promote underwater environmental awareness and embrace the PADI System of diver education, with a commitment to providing quality training, products, services and experiences."



02.08.2012 - Tripadvisor Certifcate of Excellence awarded to DIVE.IS


Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence © DIVE.IS DIVE.IS is proud to announce to have received the Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor again in 2012.
Customer service and fullfilling our guests expectations is one of our top-priorities. Our weekly staff meetings often spin exactly around these issues and how we can improve the customer experience.
This tripadvisor 5 star certificate and many of the feedback letters and conversations with our divers and snorkerlers reassure us that we do something right :-)...
We promise to continue to do so and love to get your feedback both positive as well as if you see or feel there is something we can improve!





22.06.2012 - Tom Cruise comes diving with DIVE.IS

On the 22nd of June 2012 DIVE.IS had the pleasure of taking Tom Cruise scuba diving in Silfra, Thingvellir.

Tobias with Tom Cruise at Silfra © Davið Sigurþórsson, DIVE.IS Tom came with a couple friends on a private Midnight Sun Tour and some of the group dived and others snorkeled. Tom is a really good diver with plenty of diving experience. The dive went very well even though he hadn't dived in a dry suit before. Well, we didn't expect anything else from an actor that does most of his stunts himself :-).
Tom and the others in the group enjoyed Silfra very much and the words "amazing" and "beautiful" were the most remaining after the dive.
Even though it was already late at night Tom invited us into his trailer for a chat over a hot chocolate and a photo shoot ;-).
Tom had nothing but good to say about Iceland and used a number of superlatives talking about Icelands nature, people and not the least about Silfra.



16.01.2012 - DIVE.IS Safety workshop for Diving & Snorkeling Tours

On the 21st of April 2012 we conduct our yearly Safety Workshop for Diving & Snorkeling Tours.

Safety first © DIVE.IS This workshop is meant as an update and refresher for all DIVE.IS staff. Everybody else who is interested is welcome to join this whole day event free of charge. We will meet in the Dive Center at 9am and take approx. 2 hours to go through our Risk Assessment Plan. Afterwards we will drive to Silfra and go through a number of scenarios both in theory and parctice. We encourage everybody to make use of this offer in order to refresh and update his/her safety skills! Please let us now if you come in forehand by either writing us an email to dive@dive.is or give us a call at (+354) 663 2858. We look forward to workshopping with you. Don't forget your dive gear ;-).



28.03.2011 - DIVE.IS Safety workshop for Diving & Snorkeling Tours

On the 2nd of April 2011 we conduct our yearly Safety Workshop for Diving & Snorkeling Tours.

Safety first © DIVE.IS This workshop is meant as an update and refresher for all DIVE.IS staff. Everybody else who is interested is welcome to join this whole day event free of charge. We will meet in the Dive Center at 9am and take approx. 2 hours to go through our Risk Assessment Plan. Afterwards we will drive to Silfra and go through a number of scenarios both in theory and parctice. We encourage everybody to make use of this offer in order to refresh and update his/her safety skills! Please let us now if you come in forehand by either writing us an email to dive@dive.is or give us a call at (+354) 663 2858. We look forward to workshopping with you. Don't forget your dive gear ;-).



24.02.2011 - DIVE.IS introduces the PADI Tectonic Plate Awareness Distinctive Specialty Diver Course

The PADI Tectonic Plate Awareness Distinctive Specialty Course was designed by DIVE.IS and introduces scuba divers to the exciting geological world of plate tectonics and the special considerations when diving in fissures between tectonic plates.


Between two continents © Magnus Lundgren Distinctive Specialty Courses are designed for certain phenomena that are only present in certain areas on the world.
The tectonic rifts are so typical for Iceland, that we decided to design a Distinctive Specialty Course that introduces scuba divers to the exciting geological world of plate tectonics and the special considerations when diving in fissures between tectonic plates.
On this course we will go deeper into the theory of plate tectonics in context to the Silfra fissure and other rifts that can be seen throughout Iceland.
For safety issues special considerations need to be taken care of when diving in this extreme environment.
On the other hand this environment has some very special features to offer, such as the fact that you are diving in the clearest water of this planet and that you are holding one hand on a wall in America and the other one in Europe.
After the course the participants will take a knowledge review with 20 questions. After reviewing these questions with his/her instructor, he/she will certify you as a PADI Tectonic Plate Awareness Diver and divers will receive a PADI certification card for this disctinctive specialty.

You find detailed information about this course on this website: The PADI Tectonic Plate Awareness Distinctive Specialty Diver Course



02.12.2010 - Divers Night 2010 - the night dive in Iceland

As every year, DIVE.IS organized the diversnight in Iceland also this year. We were 17 divers that plunged into Silfra at 20:10 on the 2nd of december at -8°C air temperature and 2°C water temperature. The atmosphere was great and we had a photographer form the largest Icelandic daily paper on the spot, who took some amazing photos that were printed on the frontpage of Fréttablaðið the next morning.
Unfortunately we did not break the world record this year. In total there were 1700 divers in the water at 175 dive locations. In 2009 there were over 2000 divers... We give it another try next year :-)


Divers in Silfra on diversnight © Vilhelm Gunnarsson



31.08.2010 - The King of Sweden comes snorkling with DIVE.IS!

In late August DIVE.IS had the honour of taking Carl XVI Gustav, King of Swe- den snorkeling in the clearest waters on this planet. The King came to Iceland on a private fishing trip with his friends and used the opportunity to explore Silfra with us. David and Tobi enjoyed themselves royally with his majesty...


DIVE.IS guide, Davið Sigurþórsson with Carl XVI Gustav, King of Sweden © Tobias Klose DIVE.IS



22.04.2010 - Vulcanic eruption has no impact on diving tours!

DIVE.IS wants to let all divers and snorkelers know that the recent vulcanic eruption under the Eyjafjalla glacier here in Iceland doesn‘t create any problems for our dive and snorkel tours.
The vulcano is far away and the conditions for scuba diving and snorkeling as well as the visibility in Silfra are not affected.


Vulcanic erruption in Iceland © Louis Kotze DIVE.IS





22.03.2010 - Silfra Photo wins underwater photo competition!

Last year the renowned underwater photographer Magnus Lundgren has been diving with us in Silfra and other dive sites in Iceland.

We remember the dives with Magnus very well, because they were long and freezing, especially when hovering motionless as a dive model for over 65 minutes in 2°C cold water.
However, the pain has paid off, since one his Silfra photos won the first price in the 4th annual deep Indonesia underwater photo competition for the topic "DIVER" and has been also rated the best photo of the whole show.
www.underwatercompetition.com


Tobias Klose in Silfra © Magnus Lundgren

His Iceland photos of Silfra and other Icelandic dive sites have been published on www.wild-wonders.com, the largest nature photo project ever.




09.02.2010 - Silfra photos on Wild-Wonders

Last summer Magnus Lundgren the renowned Swedish underwater photographer dived Silfra and the ocean with us for a couple of days. On his Silfra dives he has taken some of the most stunning Silfra photos we have ever seen. You can find the gallery with the photos on this website.


03.12.2009 - Divers Night 2009 - the night dive in Iceland

On December 3rd, at 19:06, probably more than 3000 divers will enter the water at the same time.
This year’s dive will be the fifth arranged annual night, and the number of participating Divers grow bigger every year.

Lights of night divers in Silfra © Einar Þór Halldórsson
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Svalbard, Egypt, Indonesia, France, Spain, Faroe Islands and Belgium have confirmed their participation.

2005: 351 divers in Norway.
2006: 889 divers in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
2007: 1859 divers in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and also Svalbard.
2008: 2183 divers in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Svalbard, Egypt, Indonesia, France, Spain, Faroe Islands and Belgium.
2009: ??

The main purpose with the night dive, is that we accomplish something together above the level of clubs, dive centers and boarders. We get the opportunity to show the world what a great hobby we have, and maybe recruit more divers.

Check the official diversnight website for more info.

If you are interested in coming diving with us on this night, please don't hesitate to contact us


20.11.2009 - Diving in Iceland on German TV

This summer the German NDR Dive Team has been on a dive expedition with us here in Iceland. For 10 days we dived Icelands most amazing dive sites and explored new dive grounds far beyond the arctic circle. On the 20.11.2009 at 20:15 the film will be shown on the German television station NDR.
Without a doubt this film features the best underwater footage of some of the greatest dive sites in Iceland.
Put it into your calendar.


30.03.2009 - Dive Expedition in Iceland 2009 – Diving Kolbeinsey

DIVE.IS has planned and scheduled a dive expedition to the most northern point of Iceland far beyond the arctic circle between the 6th and 11th of June 2009. On this diving expedition to the islands Kolbeinsey and Grimsey we will discover new dive waters in Iceland. On this tour we will dive Silfra, Strýtan and around the islands of Grimsey and Kolbeinsey. This dive expedition is for experienced dry suit divers and will be accompanied by a TV team.

Check the tour description of the Kolbeinsey Expedition 2009 for more info.

If you are interested in coming with us on this dive expedition, please don't hesitate to contact us.


04.12.2008 - Divers Night 2008 - the night dive in Iceland

On December 4th, at 20:08, probably more than 3000 divers will enter the water at the same time.
This year’s dive will be the fourth arranged annual night, and the number of participating Divers grow bigger every year.
Denmark, Estonia, Egypt, Finland, Netherlands, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Svalbard and the Faroe Islands have confirmed their participation.

2005: 351 divers in Norway.
2006: 889 divers in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
2007: 1859 divers in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and also Svalbard.
2008: ??

The main purpose with the night dive, is that we accomplish something together above the level of clubs, dive centers and boarders. We get the opportunity to show the world what a great hobby we have, and maybe recruit more divers.

Check the official diversnight website for more info.

If you are interested in coming diving with us on this night, please don't hesitate to contact us


03.10.2008 - DYKNINGENS DAG - DAY OF DIVING - MAY 16 2009


Logo - Dykenings dag On May 16th 2009 DIVE.IS will take part in the single biggest diving event in Scandinavia. In Iceland we will take as many divers possible into the water. The dives in Iceland will take place in both Silfra and Davidsgjá in the National Park Thingvellir, Iceland.
For more information about Diving Day check out the official website. If you are interested in coming diving with us on this day, please don't hesitate to contact us.


09.01.2008 - DYK publishes article on diving in Iceland


Dive Site - Little Hill © Jesper Kjøller - DYK Jesper Kjøller, the editor of the danish dive magazine DYK came to Iceland and dived with us last summer for a week. We went to see Iceland's unique and amazing dive sites Silfra and Strýtan among others.
Jesper took some fantastic photos both underwater and on land.
The Iceland article will be published in the April edition 2008.
Please see our Links section on more information about Jesper and DYK.