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3 hours 30 minutes
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Discover Scuba diving (DSD) from the dive boat with additional snorkeling stop after
During your DSD, you learn how to use the equipment, followed by your first ocean dive from the dive boat. You spend your time underwater with your instructor and colorful tropical fish. After, add a second dive or just snorkel at the 2nd location. This is conducted in small groups of not more than 4 students per instructor. 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, soft drinks, snacks and Rum punch after the diving/snorkeling. Do you have divers and snorkelers in the same group? No problem some of you can dive while others explore the ocean from the surface - snorkeling.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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 18 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.
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.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
EVER WONDERED WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BREATHE UNDERWATER? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren't ready to plunge into a certification course, this is for you! **IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE there is a medical questionairre and if you are a smoker over 45, or take prescription medications, or have recent medical issue, you WILL need a signed form from your doctor. It does not mean you cannot dive, it just means we are not allowed to make decisions about your health.. Review the health information below before signing up. We meet you at our boat at Saga Haven Marina where your Instructor gives a short lesson and theory overview and you complete any paperwork. On the boat ride, your instructor will explain scuba equipment and hand signals. 1 instructor for a max of 4 divers. Then it's dive time! You'll see tropical fish, coral reef, and maybe even a turtle or a ray. The participants need to be able to pass a medical questionnaire and be able to swim. **Some medical answers require us to see a letter signed by your doctor.** After your dive you can enjoy snacks, water, and soft drinks, you can snorkel or upgrade your scuba experience, to do the second dive.
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
233 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
brob021116,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Lewis, Tommy, and Mich at Aqua Marine Dive Center St. Thomas were fun, professional and knowledgeable. My daughter did her first open water discovery dive and Lewis was great with her. He was patient, encouraging and made it easy for her to understand. She had fun and more importantly wants to continue on and get certified. I would definitely recommend the team at Aqua Marine Dive Center St. Thomas if you’re looking for an experienced diving/snorkeling experience.




820trisha,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great crew, fun day, highly recommend! Explored two dives sites, saw beautiful fish and sea life. Very much enjoyed this excursion.
M7484WQderekb,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was our first time scuba diving. We did the discover diving with David. This staff is amazing 10/10. They offer snacks, drinks and play music while having the option to enjoy the beautiful views up on bow of the boat to be in the sun. Very helpful and patient with everyone. Highly recommend!!
618morgank,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I'm writing another review because I DID MY DISCOVER DIVE YAY!!! Lewis was my instructor and he was absolutely amazing. I was a little nervous but he did so freaking amazing. Hands down just amazing you will NOT regret diving or snorkeling with this company. All of their staff is amazing. Lewis was so amazing, so patient, so nice, really let me see all the things possible. Thank you Aqua Marina Dive Center and Lewis for making it such an amazing dive. Here for a little longer, so we are going back before we leave.
kylemR763IQ,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
If you've never dove before, you have no idea what all you're missing and this is the place to do it! Louis and the crew (sorry I forgot all the names) are fantastic and you won't be disappointed!
Flyer63835118168,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
They are the best, thanks again for another great time. This is our 2nd dive with Zach and Stephanie. They make us feel so comfortable. Hope to see you again.
macees2026,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had such a great experience on the boat and in the water! The crew was so fun and we had so much fun with all of the other passengers. Dylan and Zach were awesome guides for us first-timers and made sure we were comfortable and safe diving. Captain David was THE BEST!! Overall it was just an amazing experience and we highly recommend it! If you can, definitely bring an underwater camera!



106quintenh,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We went with Dylan, Zach, Abby, Steph, and captain David. It was absolutely amazing. We saw a shark, lobster, fish and more. It was great and would recommend it to anyone! The rum was great too!
M4707NUkristac,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Outstanding experience! Highly recommended. Boat, equipment and dive team were amazing. Discover scuba package was run perfectly, our diver Dylan was fantastic, took care to make sure everyone was comfortable in the water and maximized our time in the water. Steph took spectacular photos and video of our family. The boat had multiple groups aboard (snorkel, discover scuba and certified scuba) they made sure every group spent as much time in the water as possible. Capt Tom had a great plan for 2 dive locations which was awesome. They took us to great areas where there was a ton of sea life to view. If you are going to St. Thomas book with this team, you will not be disappointed!
Tim R,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
My daughter and I took the Discover Scuba Diving trip and it was amazing! Ben, Zach, Halle and Captain Tommy were fantastic. Neither of us had ever been scuba diving before, and the crew was extremely professional and made sure they took the time to teach us and make sure we had learned everything necessary to stay safe and have a great time!
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