El Grillo

Best time to dive

June to September

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not viable - wreck sits well below snorkelling depth (22m+)

Safety notes

Wreck penetration risk in overhead sections; historic oil leakage from the tanker (a 2002 cleanup removed ~2,000 tonnes of oil, but leakage was again observed in 2021); unexploded-ordnance history (some ordnance previously removed by divers)

Permits & fees

No specific permit/fee documented; dived through licensed boat operators

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Seyðisfjörður