Borgarfjörður Eystri | East Iceland Puffin & Cave Dive

Site Overview

Borgarfjörður Eystri is a remote East Iceland settlement famous for its puffin colonies, and its shallow bays offer clear water, underwater lava caves and good macro life. The site is a gentle, intermediate cold-water dive reached by a short shore or boat entry, with water at 3 to 10°C and a drysuit mandatory. In summer, puffins dive at the surface between dives, and the lava caves add a touch of overhead interest for careful explorers. Mild current and the remote coast are the main considerations, so diving with a local guide who knows the caves is recommended. For travellers exploring the quiet Eastfjords, Borgarfjörður Eystri combines charming wildlife with a pretty, productive cold-water dive and a genuine sense of isolation. The site is a rewarding but demanding cold-water dive that rewards preparation, good buoyancy and respect for the Icelandic environment. The site is a rewarding but demanding cold-water dive that rewards preparation, good buoyancy and respect for the Icelandic environment. The site is a rewarding but demanding cold-water dive that rewards preparation, good buoyancy and respect for the Icelandic environment. The site is a rewarding but demanding cold-water dive that rewards preparation, good buoyancy and respect for the Icelandic environment. The site is a rewarding but demanding cold-water dive that rewards preparation, good buoyancy and respect for the Icelandic environment.