Top 8 St Thomas Scuba Diving

1.Sea Trek Helmet Dive at Coral World Ocean Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 992 reviews · from $119Our pick

At Coral World Ocean Park in St. Thomas, you walk along an underwater trail wearing a weighted Sea Trek helmet that supplies air while keeping your face dry. Guides stay with you, and park admission is included. Expect about 45 minutes total, with roughly 15 to 30 minutes underwater depending on the session.

“I had a blast! I was really nervous at first because I don’t know how to swim. They coached me and was very patient with me until I finally went in the water. I am so glad I didn’t back out and kept going. It was a moment I will never forget.”

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2.Two-Tank Dive for Certified Diving in St Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 456 reviews · from $189

Join Aqua Marine Dive Center in St. Thomas for two guided one-hour underwater sessions at reefs, wrecks, or sites such as Flagpole and Cow and Calf. Certified divers receive tanks, weights, full scuba gear, snacks, drinks, and a rum punch for adults 18 and older. Guides may include Jaime, AJ, Erika, or Tommy.

“Erika, Jared and Nan give a first class dive experience. Erika was my dive master and she made the whole experience wonderful and you always felt safe. We did two dives. My favorite was calf and cow. Absolutely stunning swimming threw underwater canyons. Thank you so much for this experience. I would do it over and over again.”

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3.Discover Scuba Diving with No Certification in St Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · from $225

Meet Aqua Marine Dive Center at Saga Haven Marina for a short scuba lesson, equipment practice, and a first open-ocean descent with a PADI-certified instructor. Groups are limited to four students per instructor. Afterward, snorkel, enjoy snacks and drinks, or pay extra for a second scuba descent.

“Anna, Wolfgang and Quinton were great. The dives were fine and a great experience for my teens. Our issue with the experience was the continued non-stop talk of Jeffrey Epstein and Pedophile Island. This is were the dives took place and that's fine but all the pedophile talk was inappropriate.”

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4.Two Tank Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $200

Join Aqua Action Dive Center at Secret Harbour Beach Resort for a 3.5-hour morning or afternoon boat trip around St. Thomas. Certified divers visit Caribbean reefs and shipwrecks aboard a 32-foot island hopper with a maximum of 12 people. Tanks, weights, wetsuits, regulators, masks, fins, snacks, and water are included.

“Great crew, really friendly. The five master gave great pointers and tips and was very patient. Saw so many amazing fish, lobsters, rays and other fish.”

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5.PADI / SSI Open Water Certification

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $795

Complete your online coursework, then train with Aqua Marine Dive Center instructors in a pool and on two boat outings from Saga Haven Marina. The course takes at least three half-days in the water, includes all training gear, and limits groups to eight. Instructors such as Kyle, Steph, Erica, and Jamie are noted for calm, patient teaching.

“I can. It say enough good things about Stephanie Blessing, Earl, David (and other crew). They are responsive, well trained and a blast to dive with. I was able to get my advanced open water and learned a ton while seeing some amazing marine life”

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6.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $175

Spend 3.5 hours learning scuba with Aqua Action Dive Center in St. Thomas. You’ll study the basics, practice in shallow water, then take a supervised underwater session in a bay or at Caribbean reef and wreck sites. Instructors such as Stephanie, Jack, Juan, and Danny are noted for patient, careful teaching.

“I would strongly recommend this adventure. The staff gave, great instructions and provided a fun loving atmosphere. Me and my sons always wanted to experience scuba and this was a great beginner experience. Reasonably priced.”

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7.Private Full Day Guided Snorkeling or Diving Charter in St Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Set out from Saga Haven Marina aboard a private 42-foot boat with a USCG-licensed captain and snorkel guide. You can shape the day around Buck Island, Secret Harbour, Little St. James, and Christmas Cove. Crew members such as Captain Steph, Abby, Wolfgang, and Nen have helped guests of mixed ability enjoy turtles, rays, wrecks, and clear water.

“David, Stephanie, Abbey & Josh were superbly organized, & prepared for a great day of diving. Their knowledge & attention to detail was superior. Their knowledge & acumen about the dive location, & history of the area in general was super. As a older diver because of Stephanie I was able recall some of my forgotten diving skill set learning.”

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8.Island Wreck and Reef Scuba Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $185

Join Adventure Scuba in St Thomas for a four-hour, two-tank outing to warm Caribbean wreck and reef sites. A licensed captain, PADI divemaster, or instructor leads the trip, with fitted equipment, a roomy platform boat, and a small group of no more than 15. You must hold Open Water Diver certification.

“Great boat. Great crew. Good quality gear. Dives were easy and fun. Saw turtles and shark and lots of fish. Cool shipwreck.”

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