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We loved it so much we would’ve 100% went back at the tail end of our trip if we hadn’t gotten tattoos. The wetsuits kept us very warm the only thing that was cold was our face, but you get used to it super fast. We are from Alabama and do not like the cold and we did just fine!","Jesse Falterman","2025-09-08","2026-01-19T12:04:35.736Z","2026-01-19T12:04:35.770Z",{"id":326,"documentId":327,"title":328,"text":329,"user_name":330,"rating":273,"travel_date":18,"publish_date":331,"feedback_type":313,"createdAt":332,"updatedAt":332,"publishedAt":333},74,"fnfukj43120h2ixs661acxtk","f you're going to experience Silfra, this is the way to do it.","If you're going to experience Silfra, this is the way to do it. We had no doubt that we wanted the opportunity to go under rather than just bobbing on the surface in a drysuit. Our guide was great and shared good knowledge beforehand on where we would be going and gave us some great tips. The warm van and high-quality equipment were appreciated, this company has really thought everything through to make this a comfortable experience. I'm not any good at freediving yet (still a month or so away from taking my courses) but still felt very safe in our small group and had a great time. Even as a beginner, you won't regret giving this a try!","Kay S","2026-01-11","2026-01-19T12:06:06.992Z","2026-01-19T12:06:07.016Z",{"id":335,"documentId":336,"title":337,"text":338,"user_name":339,"rating":273,"travel_date":18,"publish_date":340,"feedback_type":303,"createdAt":341,"updatedAt":341,"publishedAt":342},77,"du6tfm83ox9z0nar4z9xl7eh","I highly reccomend","My sister and I did the freedive at Silfra. It was a great experience. The water was chilly but you wear a 7mm wetsuit which keeps you comfortable. The cold water is only on your face but it is tolerable, you don't feel uncomfortable at all. Silfra is stunning. 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