Description
Summary
Description
Discover Iceland’s hidden underwater world on this 3-hour guided summer ocean diving tour in Gardur, available from May to September. This unforgettable shore dive in Iceland invites you to explore colorful marine life beneath the North Atlantic waves.
Your journey begins at the Gardur Old Lighthouse in Gardur, Iceland, an easy and convenient starting point. An optional pick-up service from Reykjavik is also offered for added convenience.
Pick-up timing depends on the tides, and your professional English-speaking dive guide handles all logistics to ensure the best conditions for your dive.
Gardur in the Reykjanes Peninsula is one of Iceland’s most beloved local dive sites, known for its diverse ecosystems. Beneath the surface, you’ll enter vibrant kelp forests filled with life. Curious lumpsuckers, nudibranchs, crabs, and countless invertebrates thrive among the kelp leaves during this approximately 40-minute dive.
Along the sandy ocean floor, keep an eye out for flatfish called flounders, which camouflage perfectly in the seabed. Their two eyes peek from the sand, adding excitement to spotting hidden creatures during this fascinating coastal dive.
Soft orange coral adds color to the seabed, standing out against Iceland’s cool waters. In rocky areas, you might spot a wolf fish peeking out from gaps between rocks, creating a surprising and unforgettable encounter.
Your professional dive guide, certified by international scuba organizations, shares insights on local species and ensures your safety. Their expertise in Iceland’s coastal waters gives you confidence to enjoy this moderate-difficulty dive.
This Gadur shore dive is for certified divers comfortable in a dry suit. You’ll need a PADI or equivalent certification, plus either a recent dry suit certification and dive within two years, or written proof of 10 logged dives.
All specialized diving equipment is provided, including tanks, weights, and a dry suit. To stay comfortable and warm, bring your own thermal layers, socks, and weather-appropriate clothing. After diving, enjoy hot drinks and light snacks.
To join this adventure, you’ll need to be at least 17 years old, with a guardian’s signature if you’re under 18. For comfort and safety, divers should be between 150–200 centimeters tall and 45–120 kilograms.
If you’re 60 or older, a simple medical statement is required, and all guests must complete a liability form before joining. These steps ensure your safety and comfort, letting you focus on enjoying Iceland’s incredible underwater adventure.
With expert guidance and convenient optional transfers, this tour offers a reliable adventure into Iceland’s underwater world.
Ocean dives in Iceland depend on the weather. When conditions change, backup sites like Akranes, Bjarnagja, Kleifarvatn, Davidsgja, or Silfra ensure your dive always goes ahead.
Don’t miss the chance to explore Iceland’s underwater world on a guided Gardur diving tour at the Reykjanes Peninsula. Check availability now by choosing a date.
