St Thomas Introductory Scuba Diving Experience for Non-Certified Participants
by Aqua Marine Dive Center
Overview
This small-group tour in St Thomas offers a Discover Scuba Diving experience for participants without certification. The tour begins on a dive boat where the instructor provides a detailed explanation of the scuba equipment and safety procedures. Groups are limited to no more than four students per instructor to ensure close guidance. After the briefing, participants take their first ocean dive under the instructor's supervision, spending time underwater observing tropical fish. Following the initial dive, guests may choose to do a second dive or snorkel at a different location nearby. The boat is stocked with bottled water, soft drinks, snacks, and rum punch, which are available after the diving or snorkeling activities. The tour lasts about three and a half hours and includes the use of snorkeling gear. Both divers and snorkelers can participate together, with some diving while others snorkel on the surface. All participants must be able to swim and complete a medical questionnaire before the tour; some may require a doctor's approval to dive. Children aged ten and older can join if accompanied by an adult. Transportation to and from the departure point is not included.
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Itinerary
Aqua Marine Dive Center Check-in
Arrive at Aqua Marine Dive Center located at Saga Haven Marina 30 minutes prior to the excursion start for gear fitting and paperwork completion. The Captain provides a safety briefing before departure. During the 15 to 30 minute boat ride to the first dive site, the instructor reviews diving skills and safety basics. Upon arrival, participants enter the water with an instructor to practice breathing through the regulator and other skills. The first dive follows with the instructor guiding, where tropical fish, coral reefs, and possibly turtles and rays can be observed. After the first dive, snacks are available while traveling to the second site, where snorkeling is possible or, if agreed with the instructor, a second dive can be done.
210 min
Meeting point
ON THE DAY OF EXCURSION, check in 30 MIN prior at Saga Haven Marina. (Google maps Aqua Marine Dive CENTER). Park under the bright red steal beams at "tenant parking', go down stairs on your left to the dock then to the right.
End point
30 MIN before activity, meet at Saga Haven Marina. (Google maps, search Aqua Marine Dive CENTER). Park under the red steal beams at "tenant parking' go down stairs & right on docks. Lost,? call us for help. We may be able to book your taxi too.. Find more info on your booking confirmation email.
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Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
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