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A drysuit is absolutely essential for diving at Gardur. The North Atlantic water temperature ranges from 4 degrees Celsius in winter to about 12 degrees in summer, and even near the geothermal vents the warming effect is localised and does not raise the ambient temperature significantly. You will need a drysuit with adequate thermal undergarments, a hood, dry gloves or thick wet gloves, and boots. Most Icelandic dive operators provide full drysuit rental including undergarments. If you have not dived in a drysuit before, you should complete a drysuit specialty course before attempting this dive.

Gardur is located on the northwestern tip of the Reykjanes Peninsula, about 50 kilometres from Reykjavik and only 15 minutes' drive from Keflavik International Airport. The drive from Reykjavik takes approximately 45 minutes. Several dive operators based in Reykjavik and Keflavik offer guided dives at Gardur, though it is less commercially popular than Silfra. The entry point is accessible from the old harbour area, and the site has parking and basic facilities. Self-guided diving is possible for experienced divers with drysuit qualifications.

Silfra and Gardur could not be more different despite both being in Iceland. Silfra is a freshwater fissure with crystal-clear visibility exceeding 100 metres but minimal marine life. Gardur is a North Atlantic ocean dive with visibility between five and fifteen metres but far richer marine life including wolffish, lumpfish, kelp forests, and geothermal vents. Silfra is about the geological spectacle while Gardur is about biological encounters in a volcanic seascape. Many visiting divers do both to experience the full range of Icelandic diving. Gardur is generally considered the more challenging dive due to ocean conditions and lower visibility.