Ocean Diving In Iceland
Diving in Icelandic Oceans
Iceland is obviously in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, and therefor home to unique flora and fauna under water as well:
You will find kelp forest on the shallow coasts to explore, as well as sandy slopes. The bottom is filled with starfish and different kinds of crabs, very big to very small!
Most of the dive sites in Iceland are relatively close to Reykjavic, with Akranes and Gardur being the furthest away with about a 1.5 hour drive.
The water is between 4 and 10 degrees celsius/ 38-42 Fahrenheit every day of the year. Dry-suit experience and certifications are a must.
Staying in Iceland
Iceland isn't cheap, but that should be no surprise. There are many ways to enjoy this gorgeous country, and many people opt for a campervan to drive around and sleep wherever you please.
When you're in Iceland for Scuba diving, your base of operations will be Reykjavic since it's connected to most dive sites.
You can camp near Silfra, but there are no hotels nearby except for in Reykjavic.
"WHen you came all this way to scuba dive in Iceland, you might as well explore some more!"
Additional Information
Best Time to Dive:
The diving season for Silfra is year round. However, expect longer ques in summer. The water is always a stable temperature, but diving in minus 10 degrees celsius, comes with its own challenges (freezing of gear and suit for example).
Note: Silfra is open all year, other dive sites: like Ocean dives or Davidsgja will freeze in winter.
Visibility:
Visibility is stable with some very rare exceptions, but generally you will enjoy a 50+ meters visibility!
How to get there?
By Air:
Keflavic International Airport will be your port of entry, from which you can get onto a bus and get dropped off at one of the may numbered busstops. Ask your hotel to tell you what busstop is near and they will help you.
By Boat:
From mid-March to late November, embark on a weekly North Atlantic adventure aboard the M/S Norröna, sailing from Denmark to Iceland with a stop in the Faroe Islands. You can bring your car, motorcycle, camper, or bicycle to explore Iceland.
https://www.visiticeland.com/article/ferry-to-iceland
Iceland Ocean diving
On the picture you get a general overview of the diving available in Icelandic oceans. Although there are many more places documented, few are visited, because of travel time or lack of knowledge currently available in Iceland.
