HENRIETTE - Silfra & Thingvellir

Henriette isn't your typical tropical wreck. This site in Silfra, Iceland, feels like a submerged time capsule, a stark contrast to the usual volcanic rock and glacial meltwater. We love it because it’s unexpectedly eerie, a fishing boat deliberately sunk in 2005. At a maximum depth of 14 metres, it’s an easy dive, perfect for those wanting to try wreck diving without the pressure of deep, dark penetrations. The experience here is less about coral and more about the interplay of light and decay. Visibility is usually superb, letting you make out the boat’s silhouette from a distance. You can explore the deck, the wheelhouse, and what’s left of the cabins. Keep an eye out for the resident sculpin, often tucked into crevices, and the occasional lumpfish clinging to the metal. We’d suggest going in the morning; the lower sun angle creates dramatic shadows through the superstructure. It’s a quiet, reflective dive, a unique twist on wreck exploration.

Location
Silfra & Thingvellir, Iceland, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
64.163330, -21.835000
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
14m

Marine Protected Area: Lundey í Kollafirði

Best Time to Dive in Silfra & Thingvellir

The warmest water temperatures in Silfra & Thingvellir occur in August, averaging 12.2°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 3.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 3.9°C
  • February: 3.7°C
  • March: 4.4°C
  • April: 5.9°C
  • May: 7.8°C
  • June: 10.1°C
  • July: 11.8°C
  • August: 12.2°C
  • September: 10.5°C
  • October: 8.0°C
  • November: 6.0°C
  • December: 4.6°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Silfra & Thingvellir

Nearest Dive Centres to HENRIETTE

Marine Life in Silfra & Thingvellir

Home to 30 recorded species including 8 seagrass & algae, 6 whales & dolphins, 6 reef fish, 3 clams & mussels, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 other.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for HENRIETTE

Based on average water temperature of 7.4°C, currents 4 cm/s.

  • Drysuit - water at 7°C demands a drysuit with thermal undergarments
  • Hood & Gloves (7mm+) - critical to prevent heat loss
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories