Private Tour
Discover Scuba Diving with No Certification in St Thomas
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Snacks
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
Options
Discover Scuba Diving with No Certification in St Thomas
Reviews
223 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolutely, unequivocally amazing
Phillip L,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Okay, first review on Trip Advisor, though I use the platform a lot. I typically only write reviews when I have serious issues with an establishment, that isn’t the case today and I’m copy/pasting this review everywhere. If you are looking to dive or do a discover scuba course, this is the spot. Went out with Capt Tommy, Ben, and Lewis. Lewis was our dive instructor, Capt. Tommy drove the boat and Ben was working a certification with another group. All three were absolutely phenomenal. I cannot express just how patient Lewis was with the members of my group. He took his time to make sure we understood everything, didn’t make us feel rushed, and didn’t have even a hint of frustration while he worked with us. Seriously, I don’t know how much Lewis is getting paid, but pay him more. After going through the skills, we had a fantastic time under water, even doing the additional dive after the intro. The crew can’t count for the sea life, but they did a great job of looking out for different sea life and communicating what they saw to our group as well as between Ben and Lewis to make sure everyone had a great time and got to see all the crittters. The guys were all extremely knowledgeable on the area, the different islands, and dive spots. They even gave us a few local recommendations that panned out spectacularly. I cannot recommend these guys highly enough. Definitely worth every dime and then some.
Discover scuba on private charter
Katrina O,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super friendly instructors, great boat and top notch equipment made for a perfect day! Highly recommend this for anyone who would like to try scuba diving! We did a private half day charter- some snorkeled, some did discover scuba and others did open water scuba. It was fantastic!
AMAZING
philipsP6399LI,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, truly once in a lifetime (until we go back)! Instructors were super friendly, helpful, and fun (Shoutout to Ben and Steph!!!); equipment and everything else was smooth and clean and easy to use.
A Plus Plus Plus
Smedina2022,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I booked the discovery scuba diving session with Aqua Marine Dive Center. The boat was clean and the team was very professional. Lewis was our scuba guide for the afternoon. He was very informative and clear in his instructions. We had no problems learning the basics to complete the dive. An d he was such a nice guy which was a huge bonus. We had tons of fun. I would absolutely go again and dive with Lewis and the team at Aqua Marine!
A dream trip
A8329MCbrianm,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is one of the best experiences I've ever had. Everyone was exceptional. The crew with Abby as my instructor, Captain Mich and Zach as the guide for the certified divers made this a perfect diving experience for me. I will be back.
UNFORGETTABLE SNORKEL AND DIVE EXPERIENCE!
Pacerchik,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the Discovery Dive and Snorkel trip, and it exceeded all expectations. You don’t have to dive to enjoy it—snorkeling alone is worth the trip. We visited two incredible sites and had at least an hour at each, giving us plenty of time to explore. The crew—Steph, Dave, and Abby—were outstanding. Abby guided us through the dive portion with patience and skill. She’s a phenomenal teacher who made the experience feel safe and exciting. The snorkeling was world-class. We’ve done excursions throughout the Caribbean and Mexico, and this was hands down the best. The small group size made it feel intimate and relaxed, and the marine life was stunning—turtles, rays, countless fish species, and more. If you’re considering this trip, don’t hesitate. It’s a must-do, and you won’t regret it! -
Dream come true!
R540GYbrandim,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was literally a dream come true! Zach was our guide and instructor and he was extremely patient and helpful with our group. The quick training was easy to follow. After completing the training, I went on 2 dives on coral reefs. I saw more than I could ever imagine. It was so beautiful and amazing to be able to explore the world below. I would 200% recommend this!
Awesome Diving
A2081ILlogans,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went diving with Kyle and he was very instructive and patient. The diving was exhilarating and Kyle made sure it was safe throughout.
Thrill of a lifetime
N6441FPchristined,,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Capt. Dave kept the boat pumping, and drove us to the sites and Zack was a serious fish guide, but our man Kyle was a true dive MASTER. He literally kept cool under water and pressure. He was smooth and calm. Capt Dave helped me through a little panic attack and I was then able to dive successfully! It was a championship tag team and we haven't stopped bragging about our amazing experience. Never thought I'd be a (non certified) diver, but here I am. My family of 4 dove 2 locations, about 30-40 min each. My son now wants to get certified and I'm not feeling like I'm gonna die when bubbles go by my face. I saw tons of fish, a barracuda, ray, and the pride of accomplishment in my 14 & 15yo kids' faces. Can't put a price on that kind of memory.
Wonderful day of diving with Zach!
Not-that-J-moore,,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing day with our boat captain, David, and our dive master, Zach. Only our daughter’s second open water dive & we got to experience an amazing dive spot, Cow. Zach was patient with our new divers and pointed out all the gorgeous sea life. Highly recommend!
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