Silfra Fissure Scuba Dive Reykjavik: Certified Divers Only
The Water Between Two Continents: Silfra's 120-Meter Dive
You descend into Silfra Fissure with a certified guide, diving between two tectonic plates in water so clear it feels weightless. The tour includes all specialized equipment, a guided 4-hour experience in small groups of three, and hot chocolate afterward. You'll need dry-suit certification and logbook proof before the day begins.
Step-by-step itinerary
Scuba dive in Silfra fissure
- Meet at Thingvellir National Park
- Dive in Silfra fissure with instructor
- Explore underwater between two continents
- Warm up with hot chocolate and biscuits
What’s included
Your day includes a guided dive with a certified PADI Divemaster, all specialized equipment (dry suit, mask, fins, thermal undersuit, tanks, weights, regulator), and hot chocolate with biscuits to warm up afterward. The tour runs 4 hours from Thingvellir National Park, with three departure times to choose from when you book.
Times
- Every day 10:00
Before you book
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The experience
The moment you slip into the fissure, the water goes silent. Not quiet, silent. You're suspended between the North American and Eurasian plates, and the visibility stretches so far you can see the rock walls fade into blue nothing. This is Silfra, and it's the kind of dive that stays with you because the physics of it is real: you're actually floating in the gap between continents, and the water is so clear that depth becomes almost meaningless. The 4-hour tour from Thingvellir National Park keeps groups to three divers maximum, which means you're never crowded, never rushed.
Your certified PADI Divemaster meets you at the site and walks through the dive profile: maximum depth is 18 meters by park regulation, and the slow current here is what makes it manageable. This isn't a sprint. The water temperature means you're in a dry suit the whole time, which is why the tour requires proof of dry-suit certification: either your card or a logbook showing at least 10 previous dives in one within the last two years. It sounds strict, and it is, because carrying 400 meters of heavy equipment across the terrain and managing buoyancy in freshwater demands that your skills are current. If you're certified and current, the pace feels right. The visibility sometimes reaches 100 meters: limited only by the density of the water itself, not by particles or algae.
After the dive, you climb out and warm up with hot chocolate and biscuits while your body remembers what dry land feels like. You'll need to bring a change of clothes. No dry suit is guaranteed 100 percent dry unless it's custom-made for you, and the Icelandic air doesn't wait. Wear warm layers underneath (fleece or wool), and thick socks. The dive itself is rated challenging, so you need to be comfortable with the physical demands: the weight of the gear, the cold, the mental focus required. Three departure times are available when you book, so you can choose the window that fits your schedule.
Is this one for you?Book this if you're a certified dry-suit diver looking for one of the world's most unique dive sites and don't want to arrange your own guide, equipment, or logistics: the small group size and fixed schedule handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the dive itself.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Do I need to be a certified diver to do this tour?
Yes. You must hold a current PADI or equivalent certification and have dry-suit diving experience: either a dry-suit certification card or a logbook showing at least 10 previous dry-suit dives completed within the last two years.
What's the maximum depth on this dive?
18 meters, set by Thingvellir National Park regulations.
How long is the tour?
4 hours total, including the dive itself, entry and exit, and warm-up time with hot chocolate and biscuits.
What's included in the price?
All specialized dive equipment (dry suit, mask, fins, thermal undersuit, tanks, weights, regulator), guided dive with a certified PADI Divemaster, and hot chocolate with biscuits after the dive.
Can I wear glasses underwater?
No. Glasses cannot fit under a dive mask without breaking the seal. You can wear contact lenses, bring your own prescription goggles, or dive without correction.
What should I bring?
A change of clothes (as a precaution, since dry suits aren't 100 percent waterproof), warm undergarments like fleece or wool, and warm socks.
What's the minimum age?
18 years old.
Is this tour available in winter?
Yes, but if the temperature drops below 0°C, the dive instructor may reduce the tour to a single dive for safety reasons.
How many people go on each dive?
Maximum 3 participants per group.
Who shouldn't do this tour?
It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. You also need a high level of physical fitness to carry heavy equipment across terrain.
Silfra Fissure Scuba Dive Reykjavik: Certified Divers Only
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from US$ 292 per person
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