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Scuba diving in the Virgin Islands
VI dive operators:
Dives are all 2-tank boat dives unless otherwise mentioned. Most operators are PADI, while a few are SSI; all likely offer at least basic courses. Dive operators usually require a minimum of 3 (or at least 2) divers to go out for recreational dives. Most of the dive boats only hold 6-12 passengers, so dives are never that crowded. Many operators on St Thomas run ~weekly night dives by request; on St Croix, multiple operators dive the Frederiksted Pier ~nightly (provided the pier is not in use by cruise ships). Renting and filling tanks for unguided dives is rare on St Thomas, but quite common on St Croix, where there is more shore diving; prices listed below are for guided dives only. Dives are seldom canceled due to weather, as it is almost always possible to find a few protected sites. (On the flip side, there are a few sites that boats only go to on the calmest days, e.g., Carval Rock, French Cap.) Tipping is standard in both the USVI and BVI; increasingly, people accept online payments for tips, but cash is still much more common in the Caribbean than many parts of the world.
- USVI
- St. Thomas
- Admiralty Dive Center [fb] -
departs from Frenchtown, Sun-Fri 8am & 1pm dives bookable directly online, boat dives $125-$155 depending on number of days and whether you need gear (local discount lowers price, call for Saturday locals-only dive)
- Aqua Action [fb] -
departs from Secret Harbour, 9am & 1pm bookable online by form, boat dives $137-$150 depending on number of days (local discount lowers price significantly), shore dive $120 for 1-tank
- Aqua Marine [fb] -
departs from Saga Haven in Benner Bay, 8:30am & 1pm bookable directly online, boat dives $123-$160 depending on number of days and whether you need gear (local discount lowers price)
- CWORI Dive Center -
Coki Beach, Mon-Sat 8:00-16:00 shore dive $89 for 1-tank or $119 for 2-tanks
- Red Hook Dive Center [fb] -
departs from American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, 8:30am & 1pm bookable directly online, boat dives $129 +$30 gear rental (call after 3pm the day before for significant last-minute discount), BVI charters also available
- St. Thomas Dive Center [fb] -
departs from Bolongo Bay, 8:30am & 1pm bookable online by form, boat dives $100-$130 depending on number of days (local discount lowers price slightly off-season only)
- St. John
- Low Key Watersports [fb] - Cruz Bay, boat dive ranges from $138-$165 depending on number of days and whether you need gear (local discount may be possible), BVI dive trip weekly or fortnightly for $400 (including tip & customs fee)
- St. Croix
- Crucian Adventure [fb] -
Frederiksted Pier & Cane Bay Wall shore dives for $75-$95 for 1-tank depending on site and time of day
- Blue Salt Divers Dive Experience [fb] -
Christiansted boat dives $113-$145 depending on number of days
- Cane Bay Dive Shop [fb] -
Frederiksted & Salt River boat dives $125-$145 depending on number of days, Cane Bay Wall & Frederiksted Pier shore dives for $75 for 1-tank
- Nep2une Scuba Diving [fb] -
Frederiksted boat dives $119-$140 depending on number of days, Cane Bay Wall & Frederiksted Pier shore dives for $70-$95 for 1-tank depending on site and time of day
- St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures [fb] -
Frederiksted & Christiansted boat dives $145, Frederiksted Pier shore dive $115 for 1-tank or $145 for 2-tanks
- Sweet Bottom Dive [fb] -
Cane Bay Wall & Carambola & Frederiksted Pier shore dives $75-$105 for 1-tank or $110-$140 for 2-tanks depending on site and time of day
- BVI
- Tortola
- Jost Van Dyke
- Virgin Gorda
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(Last updated 2025)