Protected volcanic chimneys, clear northern fissures and the fjord-side edge of Iceland.
Overview
North Iceland offers a rare combination of guided cold-water scuba at the protected Strytan and Arnarnesstrytan hydrothermal chimneys in Eyjafjordur and an operator-supported freshwater day circuit to Nesgja and Litla-A. Strytan Divecenter operates from Hjalteyri, using small boats and road transport rather than liveaboards. The chimneys require advanced planning, appropriate drysuit skills and the operator's protection briefing. The water circuit includes a cold freshwater fissure and a shallow geothermally warmed river, with separate scuba and snorkel options. Away from the water, Akureyri, Godafoss and Husavik make a strong mixed-group itinerary. Departures are described as year-round but weather dependent; prices, individual availability, freshwater access and water quality should be reconfirmed before booking. The operator also advertises a separate humpback whale-snorkeling outing, but its current operation, wildlife interaction rules and guest requirements have not been independently cleared.
Guided access to two rare marine hydrothermal monuments, with sensitive conservation and skills requirements (authority).
Quick shortlist before you jump into the full planning page.
Nesgja fissure scuba/snorkeling and shallow Litla-A snorkeling under one guided itinerary.
Whale watching, geothermal baths and Godafoss let a non-diver enjoy the region without assuming access to scuba boats (regional visitor guide).
The verified signature products use Hjalteyri boat departures and road-based day trips, not accommodation aboard a dive vessel (operator).