Eskifjörður | East Iceland Wreck Reefs

Site Overview

Eskifjörður, a quiet Eastfjords village, scatters the remnants of old Norwegian whaling ships and herring vessels through its fjord at 10 to 30 metres, now thriving artificial reefs. The wrecks are encrusted with anemones and home to Atlantic wolffish, cod and a wealth of nudibranchs and macro life, making Eskifjörður a satisfying intermediate wreck dive for drysuit divers. A short boat ride from the harbour puts you on the sites, and mild current is the main consideration. For divers exploring East Iceland, Eskifjörður pairs history with productivity and is a more accessible, macro-focused companion to the famous El Grillo. With a local guide managing timing and the wreck positions, it is a fishy, photographic cold-water wreck experience. 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.