Arctic Diving Program
Arctic & Polar Diving Program — icedive.is
Prepare to dive safely in polar and Arctic environments (Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard, Arctic Canada, Antarctica, and other high‑latitude cold‑water regions) with a combined SDI + TDI program focused on cold‑water survival, redundancy, navigation, and equipment configuration for extreme conditions. The program includes at least 10 supervised drysuit dives (across courses); several training dives will be conducted in ~2–3°C water to give direct cold‑water exposure and build confidence for polar and Arctic travel.
What we teach
– SDI Drysuit Diver: drysuit control, seal management, emergency procedures, and trim/buoyancy in heavy exposure suits.
– SDI Solo Diver: self‑reliance, decision‑making, contingency planning, and redundant equipment use for independent diving scenarios.
– TDI Intro to Tech: doubles configuration, buoyancy control, gas management, and redundancy (two regulators/tanks) to reduce freeflow risk and manage higher gas consumption.
– SDI Underwater Navigation: compass use, navigation in low visibility or featureless terrain, and dive planning for polar and Arctic sites.
Who it’s for
– Certified open‑water divers preparing for Arctic or polar expeditions (Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard, Arctic Canada, Antarctica, and similar regions).
– Recreational or technical divers needing cold‑water and redundancy skills.
– Expedition divers who must be self‑sufficient in remote, cold environments.
Program highlights
– Minimum 10 supervised drysuit dives (counted across courses). A subset of those dives will be in ~2–3°C water to simulate polar exposure—other dives occur in milder local conditions to practice skills progressively.
– Classroom/theory, confined‑water practice, and open‑water training dives tailored to expedition needs (ice entries, boat operations, low‑visibility navigation).
– Hands‑on gear setup and testing: cold‑water regulator selection and prep, drysuit + undersuit fitting, and guidance on electrical heating options when appropriate.
– Training in redundant regulator/tank setups and procedures to reduce freeflow risk and handle increased gas use.
– Emergency planning for remote operations, including surface support, communication, and contingency checklists relevant to polar and Arctic travel.
Safety & logistics
– All training under experienced instructors with Arctic and polar expedition knowledge; dives include surface support and emergency protocols.
– Flexible scheduling to accommodate weather and expedition timelines.
– Pre‑course equipment checks, regulator cold‑water testing, and personalized gear recommendations.
Recommended equipment
– Personal mask, fins, dive computer, compass, SMB/DSMB, backup lights, cutting tool.
– Drysuit and appropriate undersuit; electrical heating discussed case‑by‑case.
– Redundant second stages or independent/modeled doubles per SDI/TDI guidance.
About our instructors
– icedive.is instructors are experienced cold‑water and polar/Arctic expedition divers with extensive teaching and expedition preparation experience. We assist with equipment selection, regulator/suit setup, and practical training tailored for Arctic and polar conditions.
Call to action
Book your Arctic & Polar Diving Program or request a tailored itinerary and gear checklist. Provide your certification level, recent experience, and planned expedition region/dates and we’ll recommend course length and schedule.
Price is 500.000.- isk.