5 US Virgin Islands Scuba Diving Worth Booking

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 Morning Dive Trip for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 602 reviews · from $180

Spend about three hours exploring two St John reef sites with a divemaster, using supplied scuba gear, snorkeling gear, and water. Sites run 30 to 80 feet deep, and guides such as Serenity, Andre, Ali, Josh, and Emma may lead your group. Meet in Cruz Bay at 8:10 am.

“We assumed a two tank dive would mean we would use all the air both dives we had over 1500 pounds left over. We were put with very inexperienced divers which made the diving not so great. we really enjoyed your DM Mike and Dave, and that was the best part about the diving.”

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3.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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4.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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5.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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