PADI
The way the world learns to dive
DIVE.IS, Iceland's PADI 5 Star IDC Development Centre offers the whole range of PADI Dive Courses.
From taking your first breath underwater to becoming a PADI Divemaster, Instructor or Staff Instructor. You have come to the right place.

Padi Beginner Courses
Take your first breath underwater
Everything starts with a Try-Dive, the so called Discover Scuba Program or a PADI Open Water Diver Course.
Padi Advanced Courses
Continue your education
The Advanced Course offers you plenty of new possibilities!
Padi Pro Courses
Start a career in diving
Make your hobby your profession and become a PADI Divemaster or advance to be a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
Padi Speciality Courses
Improve your skills diving with us
We offer a variety of PADI Specialty Courses. The one most taken is definitely the PADI Dry Suit Specialty Course, Iceland is the place to take this course.Frequently asked questions about our PADI Courses
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I am allergic to latex and/or neoprene. Is this a problem?
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Our suits contain both neoprene and latex, so we ask that you contact us before completing your booking to discuss your situation and arrange for alternative equipment if possible.
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What is the weather in Iceland like?
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During the summer months (June, July & August) it's sunny and warm(-ish) or overcast and wet, and often somewhere in between. The Icelandic weather famously changes at the drop of a woolly hat. So be prepared, bring your sun screen and short as well as your all-weather gear. Even in the middle of summer the temperatures can get low (to below 10°C at night) so a good fleece - or better yet, Icelandic wool - will be essential, along with a hat and gloves.
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Why are there limitations to the diving?
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Silfra is located in the National Park and as such it is subject to restrictions put in place by Icelandic law, which require all divers to be a minimum of 17 years old, hold at least an Open Water Certification (stating you can autonomously dive to at least 18m) or higher and have either a drysuit certificate or experience. It is also forbidden to enter into any overhead environment, regardless of training, or to dive deeper than 18m. Our other sites, are subject to the minimum age limit by law, and we require drysuit expereince for them, because they are fragile aquatic environments and have sligthly harder conditions than many other dive sites around the world.
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