Dive Silfra

A must for every dry suit diver

Dive into the most unique body of water in the world with unparalleled visibility. Silfra is a crack in the Earth ripped open by the movement of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. The crystal clear glacial water filling the Silfra fissure has been filtered for decades through underground lava rock, providing over 100 meters of underwater visibility. The underwater scenery that you experience in Silfra is found nowhere else on Earth.
If you would like to ride to Silfra with us, your Silfra Diving Tour begins with pick up from your accommodation in Reykjavík. During the one-hour drive to Thingvellir National Park, your guide will introduce you to the unique geological and cultural history of Silfra and the surrounding Thingvellir area. If you have your own transportation to Silfra, you can also meet us directly at Thingvellir National Park. Click on this link and you will find directions to the meeting point in Thingvellir.
At the Silfra Meeting Point, your guide will give you a detailed briefing of the dive site and will then assist you in setting up our dive equipment. We use high quality BARE and Aqualung brand SCUBA equipment and APEX or Aqualung regulators.

All divers on this Silfra Diving Tour must have dry suit diving certification OR 10 logged dry suit dives within two years of the Silfra tour date, which must be confirmed with written proof from a diving instructor.

In case you do not fulfill these requirements, you can take PADI Dry Suit Diver Certification Course (or equivalent) before coming to Iceland. Or you can also take the Dry Suit Diver Course & Diving Silfra 2-Day Package here with us in Iceland! Alternatively, you can also Snorkel in Silfra instead of scuba diving.

Then it’s time to take the plunge and experience diving into Silfra’s pristine, crystal clear water. Naturally filtered for decades by Iceland’s volcanic basaltic rock, you can easily take a sip during your dive – you won’t find purer drinking water.

During your dive you will explore the four main parts of Silfra. You will float through the Big Crack first, Silfra’s narrowest section, where you can have your ‘Dive Between the Continents’ photo taken. As the Silfra fissure widens you will find yourself in Silfra Hall with the possibility of spotting local ducks and geese paddling overhead. Near the opening to Thingvallavatn Lake we enter the majestic Silfra Cathedral – the deepest point of the dive. If there are divers ahead you will easily see the mesmerizing ‘chandelier effects’ of their rising bubbles. Lastly, your dive will conclude in the relaxed, endless visibility of Silfra Lagoon.
After the dive, we will make our way back along a 250 meter path with our dive gear and then warm our hands and spirits with hot chocolate and cookies. Don’t hesitate to let your guide know if you need assistance with your gear on the walk back!
The Silfra Diving Tour includes one dive which will take about 30-40 minutes, with a maximum depth of 18 meters.

If you have friends or family who are not certified divers but would also like to experience Silfra, they are welcome to join our Snorkelling Silfra Day Tour.

Our Souvenirs can be purchased when booking your Silfra Diving Tour under "Extras". If the Souvenir you are looking for is not listed, please contact us us or leave a message in the comment box during your booking and we will bring it on your Silfra Diving Tour.

The Silfra Tectonic Specialty Course can also be added on the Silfra Diving Tour under "Extras".

Jaclyn C 12.02.2018

Amazing Diving Experience

"The dive itself was epic, loved every minute of it and felt the company was very well organised, welcoming and helpful. I would recommend diving Silfra with dive.is to anyone coming to Iceland, the service was the best I’ve seen around!"

DIVE.IS is rated No. 1 of all 294 Outdoor Activities

All year round, daily
3-5 hours
Maximum ratio of 3 divers per 1 dive instructor
From 29.990

Please bring:

Your SCUBA dive certification card (PADI Open Diver Water or equivalent)
Proof of dry suit dive certification or 10 logged dry suit dives within two years of tour date
Long underwear
Thick socks
Suitable clothes for the weather of the day

Included:

Dive Instructor
1 guided dive
All necessary dive equipment
Entrance fee into Silfra
Hot chocolate and cookies in the dive break

Pick up times:

Please refer to the booking calendar on the right or contact our office to confirm your pick up time.

Safety requirements

Participants must:

be a certified diver at the level of PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent
have dry suit diving certification and a logged dry suit dive within two years of the Silfra tour date OR have at least 10 logged dry suit dives within two years of the Silfra tour date and be able to provide written proof from a diving instructor of these dry suit dives PDF
have read, signed, and followed directions on the online Diving Silfra Medical Statement (link provided in confirmation email) PDF
have our Diving Medical form signed off by a doctor if they are age 60 or older PDF
sign our liability release form at the start of the Silfra dive tour PDF
be at minimum 150cm / maximum 200cm
be at minimum 45kg / maximum 120kg
fit within our dry suit size chart PDF
be at least 17 years of age (signature of legal guardian required for under 18 year old participants)
be physically fit
be able to communicate in English
be ready to wear a sometimes tight & constricting dry suit
not be pregnant