Scuba Diving in US Virgin Islands: 4 on the Shortlist

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’ll follow a guide along an underwater trail near the Underwater Observation Tower wearing a weighted helmet that supplies air. The Sea Trek lasts about 30 minutes inside a 45-minute visit. Staff members such as Katie, Conor, Santi, and Jonathan have helped participants feel calm, including non-swimmers.

“Great experience my ears popped a lot, but my partner said he didn’t have any issues with his ears popping at all so it’s just one of those things. I did a lot of yarn to stop it, I wanted to come up, but I’m glad I did it.”

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2.Two-Tank Morning Dive Trip for Certified Divers

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

Meet Low Key Watersports in Cruz Bay at 8:10 a.m. for two guided scuba outings at St. John reef sites, usually 30 to 80 feet deep. Your $180 includes scuba and snorkel gear, water, divemasters, and the boat trip. Guides such as Serenity, Andre, Ally, Josh, and Aqua may help lead the morning, which suits newly certified and seasoned participants.

“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 at Saga Haven Marina for two guided scuba descents in St. Thomas. Certified divers travel in groups of up to 14, with tanks, weights, gear, snacks, drinks, and guides such as Jaime, AJ, Erika, and Tommy. Expect about an hour underwater at each site.

“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 3.5-hour introduction to scuba. A PADI-certified instructor teaches equipment, hand signals, and basic theory before guiding up to four students on a first ocean session. Expect reef fish, coral, and perhaps turtles or rays, followed by snorkeling, snacks, and soft drinks.

“Guides were fantastic! I was extremely seasick and the crew was kind and caring. My husband was able to enjoy the diving since he knew I was in good hands. Great job everyone”

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