The 6 Best Scuba Diving Trips in the Virgin Islands

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 walk an underwater trail in a weighted Sea Trek helmet that keeps your face dry and supplies air. Guides stay with your small group near the Underwater Observation Tower. The 45-minute experience suits non-swimmers who meet the health rules, and park admission is included.

“Fantastic time! Great experience without fear, especially if you've never snorkeled or scubaed before.”

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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 sessions around St. John and nearby islands. Certified divers explore reefs from 30 to 80 feet with equipment, water, and a divemaster included. Guides such as Serenity, Andre, Josh, and Ali are part of the experienced local crew.

“Four of us just spent a week diving with Low Key and had a great time. All their dive masters are exceptional with my favorite being Serenity. We were diving with our daughter and nephew. Our nephew was a brand new diver-just certified Read more”

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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 scuba sessions with tanks, weights, and equipment supplied. Meet guides such as Jaime, AJ, Erika, or Anna, ride 15 to 30 minutes to the site, and spend about an hour underwater on each outing. Snacks, soft drinks, and rum punch for adults 18 and older are included.

“We did a 2-day dive with the Aqua Marine Dive Center team: AJ, Tommy, Steph, Jaime (hi-me). Safety expectations clearly explained and first rate attention. We dove Flagpole, Cabrita, Ledges, Stragglers dive locations. All in all, a really wRead more”

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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 lesson, equipment briefing, and first ocean scuba session. Groups are limited to four per instructor, with snorkeling, snacks, water, and soft drinks afterward. Guides such as Jamie, Ana, Dave, and Spencer are praised for calm, patient instruction. A second scuba session costs extra.

“Anna was amazing! I was nervous as I was learning to breathe underwater and she literally held my hand as we were scuba diving. Quinton and Justin were also great guides/captains! Everyone was accommodating and fun!”

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5.Two Tank Dive

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

Join Aqua Action Dive Center from Secret Harbour Beach Resort for a 3.5-hour morning or afternoon boat trip to two St. Thomas reef or wreck sites. Certified divers get tanks, weights, BCDs, regulators, wetsuits, masks, fins, and snorkels, plus water and fruit during the surface break. The 32-foot boat carries no more than 12 people.

“I recommend this dive shop more than you can imagine. From the first impressions to the last was a great experience. The dive masters and crew were excellent and the dives were beyond impressive. When we come back and we will we will dive them again Thanks guys you made the day fanastico”

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6.Discover Scuba Diving

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

Spend about three and a half hours learning scuba with Aqua Action Dive Center in St. Thomas. You will study basic procedures, practice in shallow water, then make a supervised underwater excursion in a bay or by boat to Caribbean reefs and wrecks. Instructors such as Jack, Stephanie, Juan, and Danny have guided beginners through the process.

“What an amazing experience! The staff was amazing and attentive. Even though I was nervous I quickly became comfortable and truly enjoyed the experience.”

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