Silfra Fissure vs Molokini Crater
Two head-to-head, scored on marine life, visibility, access and facilities. Molokini Crater takes the edge at 4.4/5.
3.8
★★★★☆
Silfra Fissure
Drift diving with visibility up to 100 m — a great fit for most divers.
Marine life
3.0
Visibility
5.0
Accessibility
3.9
Facilities
3.2
4.4
★★★★☆
Molokini Crater
Wall-and-reef diving with visibility up to 30 m — ideal for newcomers.
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
5.0
Accessibility
4.0
Facilities
4.5
🏆 Molokini Crater wins on overall score. It leads on marine life, accessibility, facilities.
Pros & cons
Silfra Fissure
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 100 m
- Diveable year-round
- Direct shore access
Cons
Molokini Crater
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 30 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Diveable year-round
Cons
- Moderate currents can pick up
Quick facts
| Silfra Fissure | Molokini Crater | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Iceland | USA |
| Level | Intermediate | Beginner |
| Depth | 5–30 m | 3–30 m |
| Visibility | 100 m | 30 m |
| Best season | Year-round | Year-round |
| Access | shore | boat |
| Best for | New and casual divers, Shore diving, Clean-water photography | Big-marine-life fans, Clean-water photography |