Lundey | Reykjavik’s Puffin Island Macro Dive

Site Overview

Lundey, the "Puffin Island" just off Reykjavik, is best known above water for its bird cliffs, but below the surface its lava boulders hold a rewarding macro world. Nudibranchs, jellyfish and small invertebrates thrive among the rocks, and in summer puffins dive at the surface between fishing trips, sometimes visible from the boat between dives. The site is a gentle, intermediate cold-water dive reached by a short boat ride from the capital, with water at 4 to 11°C and a drysuit mandatory. While the main draw is the seasonal puffins above, the underwater macro life makes Lundey a pleasant, photogenic dive for those based in Reykjavik. For travellers who want a quick, characterful ocean dive with a chance of puffin encounters, Lundey is a charming capital-region option with a guide. 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.