St Maarten Discover Scuba
Overview
Take the plunge into the underwater world of St Maarten on this scuba diving adventure for beginners -- a perfect introduction! Ease into the calm and clear waters of the Caribbean, and explore shallow dive sites with a trained PADI instructor. Choose your departure destination depending on where you are located on the island or if you are a cruise ship passenger.
Simpson Bay Resort - Cole Bay & Simpson Bay area
Divi Resort - Philipsburg, Oyster Pond, Dawn Beach, Orient & Little Bay area
What's Included
- All necessary scuba gear
- Beverages (water, juice, soda)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Billy Folly Road
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Our discover program is usually conducted as a boat dive at DIVI dive site on our shallow artificial reef with max. depth around 25 ft
This is a great opportunity to:
• Explore a helicopter wreck.
• Search for octopuses trying to hide in the rocks or stingrays enjoying the sandy areas.
• Observe the common tropical fish that are always hanging around.
• Be surprised by finding less common aquatic life spotted here such as lionfish.
• Enjoy calm and easy conditions of this dive site to get more comfortable underwater
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- LINK TO PADI'S MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE: https://www.padi.com/sites/default/files/documents/2020-08/10346E_Diver_Medical_Form.pdf
- All participants MUST be in good health to participate
- Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended.
- Minimum age is 12 years
- All participants must be strong swimmers
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q: Do I need to have previous Scuba experience for this activity?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-3324SXMSCUBA
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
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No, you don’t need to have any previous Scuba experience, but you must be able to swim without a flotation device.
Mar 2022Participants in the St Maarten Discover Scuba cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All necessary scuba gear.
- Beverages (water, juice, soda).
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 16..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the St Maarten Discover Scuba is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St Maarten Discover Scuba will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All necessary scuba gear
- Beverages (water, juice, soda)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- LINK TO PADI'S MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE: https://www.padi.com/sites/default/files/documents/2020-08/10346E_Diver_Medical_Form.pdf
- All participants MUST be in good health to participate
- Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended.
- Minimum age is 12 years
- All participants must be strong swimmers
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
