DIVING IN ICELAND

Scuba Diving in Iceland is truly an expedition in itself. Every plunge into its icy waters is different than the previous one. Here is a link to a google map about  our most popular diving places ( sorry, only in icelandic ) GOOGLE MAP

Scuba Diving in Iceland involves cold water, adverse weather conditions and is an equipment-intensive activity. Due to the remote location and challenging conditions, it also demands a higher level of experience. Diving is no fun if you are cold and uncomfortable. Divers in cold water may have a higher air consumption rate, expend more energy, and can become more fatigued. Cold water also decreases a diver’s ability to perform complex tasks that require manual dexterity.

It is therefore extremely important that, prior to coming on the trip, adequate training and experience is gained in the use of new and unfamiliar equipment.

Please note that itineraries in Iceland are pretty much a guideline and are always weather dependent. Of course expedition companies will try to hold to their itinerary as much as possible, but safety is always the number one priority. Since this is an expedition to a remote part of the world, unpredictable weather conditions,  wind conditions, and other factors beyond the expedition company´s control will always dictate whether it's safe to make a dive or not.

These diving voyages are true expeditions. Each dive will be a surprising event and you may be exploring new and never-before-dived places. Each dive site will vary according to conditions and accessibility, but will surely offer a unique and exciting experience.

Although the diving you will be doing while in Iceland is not really considered "technical" in professional diving terminology, the conditions and gear required to dive safely do require a fair bit of experience and training.

All divers must have advanced qualifications, having had at least 50 total dives with at least 10 total drysuit dives in the year proceeding deployment to Iceland.

Iceland has a fascinating variety of marine life, such as sea-snails, crabs, all kinds of fish, jelly-fish, sponges and starfish. Lucky divers may see seals, and maybe even whales while exploring the exciting waters of Iceland!

Whalewatching with Northsailing.