Scuba diving locations in Iceland:

Silfra, Thingvellir, Strytan, Eyjaffjordur, Seidsfjordur, Davidsgja and Geysir.

When to scuba dive in Iceland:

Conditions are good all year, but as water temperatures are at best around 10C and at coldest around 5C, a drysuit is recommended.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Iceland:

You can dive in between the American and the Eurasian continental plates 

• Strytan is a giant geothermal smectite cone rising 55 metres from the sea floor. Out of the cone runs very hot, fresh water full of minerals which, when the it comes into contact with the cold sea water, cools down and slowly builds up the staglamite.
• Silfra Ravine is located within the Thingvellir National Park, its crystalline waters having a visibility of 150 metres. The dive has three stages, each offering a different experience.
• The isolated island of Grimsey in the Arctic Circle provides a unique diving experience, as the sea water comes straight from the North Pole and affords excellent visibility.

The best spots to snorkel in Iceland:

• Silfra and Grimsey both offer suprising snorkeling, though a drysuit is required.

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK)
• Population: is about 300,000 (2011)
• Time Zone: (GMT)
• Main languages spoken: Icelandic ## Diveable overseas territories:

Icelandic diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

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