What diving certifications do I need?
PADI open water certificate or compatible is required in order to dive with us, how ever PADI Advanced and PADI Dry Suit certificates are recommended.
What is a PADI open water certificate?
PADI is an organization which issues standardized dive courses, various dive operators around the world use their materials and systems to teach people how to dive. The Open Water certificate is the first level you finish.
How cold is the water in the Silfra fissure?
The temperature in the Silfra is almost constant all year round at about 2°C but during extended sunshine and warm weather in the summertime the water can sometimes can go up to 4°C.
Where is the Silfra located?
The Silfra is located in a lava field inside Þingvellir National Park about 45 minutes from Reykjavík City.
Does Arctic Adventures provide diving equipment on their trips?
Yes, we provide you with everything you need no go diving in the glacier spring water in Silfra. This includes a specially made thermal suite, a dry suit, a neoprene hoodie, neoprene gloves and neoprene shoes. All you need to bring is a towel to dry of and some warm thermal layers to wear underneath.
Will I get wet on the my diving trip?
We have the best dry suits available in the business BUT for dry suits to be 100% watertight they have to custom made to measure for each individual. That is to say gaskets have to be custom made to fit the wrist and neckline of each person to be 100% watertight. We do our very best to fit you with the best fitting suit available but we can not guarantee that you will be dry, however our thermal suits (we call them Teddy bear suits) are designed to be warm even when wet. To be safe make sure you bring a extra set of thermal layers to wear underneath and if the one you wear on the trip should get wet.
What is the visibility under the waterline in Silfra?
In summer when there is some vegetation in the fissure the visibility is normally somewhere between 65-85 meters, in the winter visibility can be even better or 80-100 meters on clear days. This is absolutely world class visibilty, no where on earth will you find such conditions in fresh water.