Óttarsstaðir Ocean Diver tour
A new dive spot near the active volcano
On this Ocean Diver tour you will dive through kelp forests and visit a lot of marine wildlife such as fish, sea urchins and starfish in the captivating underwater world of Óttarsstaðir, one of Iceland's best-kept secrets for divers.
Óttarsstaðir is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, and fascinating geological formations shaped by Iceland's volcanic heritage. Divers are treated to an array of colorful seaweeds, delicate anemones, and schools of fish weaving through the kelp forests. The rocky seabed tells a story of ancient lava flows, offering striking underwater topography perfect for exploration.
Divers and conservationists have contributed to enhancing marine life by introducing artificial structures and installations designed to create habitats and encourage biodiversity. You will encounter many types of fish and invertebrates, such as wolf fish, crabs, sea urchins and starfish to name a few. There is also a kelp forest to explore.
Your guide will pick you up and drop you off at your location in Reykjavík. During the one-hour drive, your guide will provide you with background information about the unique geology and cultural history of Iceland.
The start time of this tour depends on the tides. We usually want to end our dive around the peak of the high tide.
Note that ocean dives in Iceland depend on the weather and it can happen that scheduled ocean dive trips have to be canceled due to unfortunate weather conditions.
If that is the case we usually have a plan B and can offer you other dive sites, such as Bjarnagjá, Kleifarvatn or Silfra that do not depend on the weather as much as the ocean.
All divers on this Ocean Diver Tour must have dry suit diving certification OR 10 logged dry suit dives within two years of the tour date. These 10 dives must be confirmed with written proof signed by a diving instructor.
Our Souvenirs can be purchased in your booking process by selecting them under "Extras". If the Souvenir you are looking for is not listed below please contact us or leave a comment in your booking and we will bring it on tour with us. Photos from your tour can be purchased directly from your guide at Silfra for 3000 ISK.
Tour Details
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1 April - 30 September
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Don't see a tour time that works for you? Contact us at dive@dive.is and we will find the best time
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5 hours
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Minimum 2 divers, we will refund you in full if the minimum is not met
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3 divers per dive instructor
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Want to be more private? Check out our Private Ocean Diver tour
Included
- Dive instructor
- 1 guided dive in the Ocean
- All necessary dive equipment
- Round-trip transportation from Reykjavik
- Hot chocolate and cookies after the dive
Please bring
- Your SCUBA dive certification card (PADI Open Water or equivalent)
- Proof of dry suit diving certification OR written proof from a diving instructor of 10 logged dry suit dives within two years of tour date
- Long underwear
- Thick socks
- Suitable clothes for the weather of the day
Safety requirements
All participants must:-
be a certified diver at the level of PADI Open Water or equivalent
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have dry suit diving certification and a logged dry suit dive within two years of the tour date OR have at least 10 logged dry suit dives within two years of the tour date and be able to provide written proof from a diving instructor of these dry suit dives PDF
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have read, signed, and followed directions on the Diving Medical Statement PDF
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have our Diving Medical form signed off by a doctor if they are age 60 or older PDF
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sign our liability release form at the start of the diving tour PDF
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be at minimum 150cm / maximum 200cm
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be at minimum 45kg / maximum 120kg
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fit within our dry suit size chart PDF
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be at least 17 years of age (signature of legal guardian required for under 18 year old participants)
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be physically fit
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be ready to wear a sometimes tight & constricting dry suit
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be able to communicate in English
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not be pregnant
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eat well before the tour
Timeline of your tour
- You will first meet your driver at the selected pick-up location in Reykjavik
- Arrival at the meeting point by the ocean
- Short drive to the dive site (may vary depending on weather and tides)
- Division into groups of 3 people, one group per guide
- Briefing and gear-up with your guide (∼1 hour total)
- Make your way to the entry point
- Weight check upon entering the water
- 30-45 minutes spent in the water
- Exit the water, take off equipment, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies to warm up
- At this point, you will have time to chat with your guide, ask any questions you might have and take a look at the pics taken during the tour
- Your driver will drop you off at your location in Reykjavik
Your bookable extras
Experience the tour
Guides on this tour
You might be guided by one of these nice guys
