Into the Blue Snorkeling Adventure
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What You Will Visit:
Thingvellir National Park / Silfra Tectonic Fissure
This UNESCO designated national park is noted for its history, unique geology and natural features. Originally used as the venue for the first Viking parliament in 930 A.D., the park is home to Iceland's largest natural lake and the Silfra tectonic fissure. This freshwater cleft between two continents makes it possible to float between, and even touch, the American and Eurasian continental plates. Renowned for its spectacular recreational accessibility and some of the cleanest water in the world due to its the source, the Langjökull glacier, the park offers visibility of over 100 meters with exceptional views of its lava rock, algae and marine ecosystem. It is an unparalleled opportunity for underwater shutterbugs!
What you Will See Along the Way:
The approximately 45-minute scenic motorcoach ride from port to Thingvellir National Park.
Points of interest
Thingvellir National Park
Schedule
Special Notes
All participants must sign a medical waiver. If the participant does not meet all requirements a physician approval is required. Please request a copy of this waiver prior to boarding your cruise.
Guest must be comfortable in water, be physically fit, be ready to wear tight and constricting dry suit, not be pregnant. Minimum age 12 is years; maximum age is 60 years. Guests over the age of 60 (despite if they have experience or not) are REQUIRED to get a physician's clean bill of health in order to participate on this tour. Participants must walk in full gear for up to 350 yards. Your head and hands are exposed to the 36° F (2° C) water through a semi-insulated material. Part of your face is not covered by the hood and comes in direct contact with the water. There is a slight current in Silfra; participants must be able to swim against it during the last part of the tour.).
We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and a couple pairs of thick wool socks as a base layer under the dry suit. If you use glasses, wear contacts. For the time that you are not in the water, please be sure to bring warm outdoor clothing, including a hat and gloves.
There are no changing facilities at Silfra. Please provide the onboard Shore Excursion team with you height, weight and shoe size the day you board your cruise (embarkation day). The following restrictions apply height: minimum 4'11 Maximum 6'4 and weight: 99lbs- 265lbs
Medical Restriction
Heart or blood vessel disease, stroke. Heart attack. Lung disease (excluding asthma with doctor clearance). Recent surgeries (within the last 6 months). Pregnancy.Pneumothorax (collapsed lung), other chest disease, chest surgery. Epilepsy, seizures, convulsions, or taking any related medication.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What You Will Visit:
Thingvellir National Park / Silfra Tectonic Fissure
This UNESCO designated national park is noted for its history, unique geology and natural features. Originally used as the venue for the first Viking parliament in 930 A.D., the park is home to Iceland's largest natural lake and the Silfra tectonic fissure. This freshwater cleft between two continents makes it possible to float between, and even touch, the American and Eurasian continental plates. Renowned for its spectacular recreational accessibility and some of the cleanest water in the world due to its the source, the Langjökull glacier, the park offers visibility of over 100 meters with exceptional views of its lava rock, algae and marine ecosystem. It is an unparalleled opportunity for underwater shutterbugs!
What you Will See Along the Way:
The approximately 45-minute scenic motorcoach ride from port to Thingvellir National Park.
Points of interest
Thingvellir National Park
Schedule
Special Notes
All participants must sign a medical waiver. If the participant does not meet all requirements a physician approval is required. Please request a copy of this waiver prior to boarding your cruise.
Guest must be comfortable in water, be physically fit, be ready to wear tight and constricting dry suit, not be pregnant. Minimum age 12 is years; maximum age is 60 years. Guests over the age of 60 (despite if they have experience or not) are REQUIRED to get a physician's clean bill of health in order to participate on this tour. Participants must walk in full gear for up to 350 yards. Your head and hands are exposed to the 36° F (2° C) water through a semi-insulated material. Part of your face is not covered by the hood and comes in direct contact with the water. There is a slight current in Silfra; participants must be able to swim against it during the last part of the tour.).
We recommend wearing long thermal underwear and a couple pairs of thick wool socks as a base layer under the dry suit. If you use glasses, wear contacts. For the time that you are not in the water, please be sure to bring warm outdoor clothing, including a hat and gloves.
There are no changing facilities at Silfra. Please provide the onboard Shore Excursion team with you height, weight and shoe size the day you board your cruise (embarkation day). The following restrictions apply height: minimum 4'11 Maximum 6'4 and weight: 99lbs- 265lbs
Medical Restriction
Heart or blood vessel disease, stroke. Heart attack. Lung disease (excluding asthma with doctor clearance). Recent surgeries (within the last 6 months). Pregnancy.Pneumothorax (collapsed lung), other chest disease, chest surgery. Epilepsy, seizures, convulsions, or taking any related medication.