PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty + Silfra Diving Experience
Experience Iceland’s world-famous Silfra fissure while earning your PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty certification.
This unique combo package is designed for certified divers who want to build confidence in cold-water diving and explore one of the clearest underwater environments on Earth. Learn essential dry suit skills, improve buoyancy control, and discover the incredible glacial waters of Silfra between two continental plates.
What's included
Requirements
Train, certify, and dive Silfra in one unforgettable experience.
Combine professional dry suit training with one of Iceland’s most extraordinary underwater adventures.
During this experience, you will complete the PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty Course and apply your new skills while diving in the world-famous Silfra fissure.
Located in Þingvellir National Park, Silfra is known for its crystal-clear glacial water, dramatic volcanic formations, and the rare opportunity to dive between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates. With visibility often exceeding 100 meters, Silfra offers one of the most unforgettable cold-water diving experiences in the world.
Training follows PADI standards with a strong focus on safety, environmental awareness, and developing real comfort in cold-water conditions.
This package is ideal for divers preparing for northern dive destinations, winter diving, or anyone looking to expand their diving experience beyond tropical environments.
What you will learn
Dry suit operation
Proper dry suit preparation, fitting, and use.
Buoyancy control
Master buoyancy control techniques while diving in a dry suit.
Safety procedures
Learn dry suit safety procedures and emergency awareness.
Air management
Understand how to manage air inside the suit effectively.
Cold-water comfort
Build confidence and comfort in cold-water environments.
Equipment care
Learn proper dry suit care and maintenance.
Before you join the trip
Silfra is a cold-water dive site operated year-round using dry suits. Water temperatures typically remain between 2°C and 4°C (35°F–39°F), and Icelandic weather conditions can change rapidly.
Participants should bring:
- Warm thermal base layers
- Thick warm socks
- Comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for Icelandic weather
- A towel and a dry change of clothes
Tour schedules may occasionally require adjustments depending on weather and safety conditions.