Discover Scuba Diving with No Certification in St Thomas
Overview
- FULL SERVICE first time dive experience, second to none!
- Highly experienced, qualified, and safety driven Instructors in water with you at all times
- Top notch customer service from Aqua marine dive crew
- New, comfortable,quality Scuba Pro and Cressi dive gear
- Relax while the highly trained crew explains the gear, safety topics, hand signals
- You decide whether to dive or snorkel at the second spot AFTER your first dive is complete.
-US Coast Guard inspected boats with USCG licensed Captains
- Explore two of our many possible sites on the southeast side of our island.
- Small groups - max 4 discover divers per instructor
-If you have specific questions or requests please call diveaquamarine or email us.
- Please be sure to review the medical questionnaire to make sure you don't need to show a doctors note in order to participate.
- Our boat is stocked with water, soda, snacks and Rum punch after the diving/snorkeling.
-Divers and snorkelers can join the same boat
What's Included
- Snacks Cookies, crackers, chips, soda, water, rum punch after diving
- Bottled water
- Amazing customer service!
- Professional Certified Instructors
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- US Coast Guard inspected boats
- USCG certified captains
- Island standard for adequate service is 20% but we'll work hard to be well above adequate!
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Location
6117 estate frydenhoj
saga haven marina, dock, St Thomas, VI 00802, USVI
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
Check-in at Aqua Marine Dive CENTER (at Saga Haven Marina) 30 MIN before the start of your excursion for gear fitting and completion of needed paperwork.
Before leaving the dock, the Captain gives a safety briefing after which you can relax while you're instructor shows you skills and explains diver safety and basics for the 15 to 30 minute ride to the first dive site. Once there, you will get in the water with one of our highly qualified instructors to practice some learned skills and get comfortable breathing through the regulator. Then it's dive time with your instructor by your side! You'll see tropical fish, coral reef, and probably even turtles and rays. After dive #1, enjoy snacks and ask your instructor any questions on your way to site #2 where you can snorkel or, upon agreement between you and your instructor, upgrade your scuba experience, to do a second dive.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- IMPORTANT: Please note that as per the health questionnaire that will be part of your waiver,you will need a signed form from your doctor if any of the below are true. This does not necessarily mean you cannot dive. You will just need to get approval from your doctor to show us. Those whose answers are flagged for doctor approval but do not provide the approval ahead of time will be able to snorkel, but not dive.
- -------If you have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR have ongoing problems related to past surgery, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you select the answer that you are taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine (Lariam) you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you are over 45 AND are a smoker or have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you have diabetes or had gestational diabetes within last 12 months, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you have ear disease or recurring sinusitis, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you have asthma, severe allergies, trouble breathing, or angina or other heart issues, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All guests must be able to swim
- Minimum age 10 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Divers are advised to allow a minimum of 12 hours after diving before flying.
- Non-certified divers (students & Discover Scuba Diving participants) will be required to complete a standard Diver Medical Questionnaire and are also advised to review ahead of time for any health conditions that may require a doctor's written pre-approval. If you are flagged to require a doctor approval when you do your DSD prep or waivers, you must have the form signed by a doctor and to us before your dive. Those who do not provide a doctor approval will be able to snorkel only.
- 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-33976P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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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 Discover Scuba Diving with No Certification in St Thomas 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- 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.
- Snacks. Cookies, crackers, chips, soda, water, rum punch after diving.
- Bottled water.
- Amazing customer service!.
- Professional Certified Instructors.
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
- US Coast Guard inspected boats.
- USCG certified captains.
- Island standard for adequate service is 20% but we'll work hard to be well above adequate!.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
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 10..
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 Discover Scuba Diving with No Certification in St Thomas is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- IMPORTANT: Please note that as per the health questionnaire that will be part of your waiver,you will need a signed form from your doctor if any of the below are true. This does not necessarily mean you cannot dive. You will just need to get approval from your doctor to show us. Those whose answers are flagged for doctor approval but do not provide the approval ahead of time will be able to snorkel, but not dive.
- -------If you have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR have ongoing problems related to past surgery, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you select the answer that you are taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine (Lariam) you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you are over 45 AND are a smoker or have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you have diabetes or had gestational diabetes within last 12 months, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you have ear disease or recurring sinusitis, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you have asthma, severe allergies, trouble breathing, or angina or other heart issues, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- 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 Discover Scuba Diving with No Certification in St Thomas 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
- SnacksCookies, crackers, chips, soda, water, rum punch after diving
- Bottled water
- Amazing customer service!
- Professional Certified Instructors
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- US Coast Guard inspected boats
- USCG certified captains
- Island standard for adequate service is 20% but we'll work hard to be well above adequate!
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- IMPORTANT: Please note that as per the health questionnaire that will be part of your waiver,you will need a signed form from your doctor if any of the below are true. This does not necessarily mean you cannot dive. You will just need to get approval from your doctor to show us. Those whose answers are flagged for doctor approval but do not provide the approval ahead of time will be able to snorkel, but not dive.
- -------If you have had surgery within the last 12 months, OR have ongoing problems related to past surgery, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you select the answer that you are taking prescription medications (with the exception of birth control or anti-malarial drugs other than mefloquine (Lariam) you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you are over 45 AND are a smoker or have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you have diabetes or had gestational diabetes within last 12 months, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you have ear disease or recurring sinusitis, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- -------if you have asthma, severe allergies, trouble breathing, or angina or other heart issues, you will need to provide doctor approval.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All guests must be able to swim
- Minimum age 10 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Divers are advised to allow a minimum of 12 hours after diving before flying.
- Non-certified divers (students & Discover Scuba Diving participants) will be required to complete a standard Diver Medical Questionnaire and are also advised to review ahead of time for any health conditions that may require a doctor's written pre-approval. If you are flagged to require a doctor approval when you do your DSD prep or waivers, you must have the form signed by a doctor and to us before your dive. Those who do not provide a doctor approval will be able to snorkel only.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
