The 5 Diving Trips in Reykjavik That Earn Their Price

1.Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates and Pick Up from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $325Our pick

Travel from central Reykjavik to Thingvellir National Park for a guided scuba descent through Silfra’s Big Crack, Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon. You need Open Water and dry-suit certification, recent dry-suit experience, and good fitness. Groups never exceed three people.

“Glad that I had gotten my dry suit certification before travelling. The dive is a great experience! My guide was very helpful in getting everything set up, and outlining the dive.”

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2.Dive the Divide: Silfra Fissure Scuba Tour | Meet at Thingvellir

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $296

Meet your PADI Divemaster at Thingvellir for a demanding Silfra scuba tour limited to three people. You’ll use a drysuit, carry gear 400 meters, and explore the Deep Crack, Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon before warming up with hot chocolate and cookies. Franceska is one guide praised for calm, caring support.

“We had an amazing experience scuba diving in the Silfra Fissure with Arctic Adventures Iceland, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Franceska—she was absolutely amazing.”

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3.Dive the Divide: Silfra Fissure Scuba Tour | Reykjavik Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $344

Travel from Reykjavik to Thingvellir for a small-group Silfra scuba tour led by a PADI-certified guide. You’ll need dry-suit certification or 10 logged dry-suit sessions, strong fitness, and comfort carrying heavy gear. Expect icy water, volcanic rock, and remarkable visibility.

“the divemasters were great and very patient. I did find that diving in a dry suit isn't the easiest however, the divemasters made you feel at ease.”

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4.Thingvellir: Silfra Fissure Diving with Optional Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 73 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $281Best value

Meet your PADI-certified guide at Þingvellir National Park for a small-group underwater tour through Silfra, between the North American and Eurasian plates. Guides such as Guillaume and Dominica have earned warm praise. Full cold-water gear is supplied, but dry suit experience is required.

“Es war ein unglaubliches Erlebnis zwischen den zwei Platten zu tauchen. Organisation war höchst proffesionell, von der Ausrüstung bis zum Tauchgang Briefing. Großes Lob an unseren Guide Dominica! Zum Abschluß gab es noch einen heißen Kakao. Na zdraví!”

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5.Silfra: Diving Between Tectonic Plates

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 3 - 5 hours · from $289

Explore Silfra in Thingvellir National Park on a guided scuba tour limited to small groups. You will spend about 45 minutes underwater in 2°C water, passing Big Crack, Silfra Hall, Cathedral, and Lagoon. Guides such as Filip and Giancarlo are noted for friendly, careful instruction.

“Filip was a great and very friendly dive master, Equipment was flawless and I had a great time!”

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