Its easy to explor the world of SCUBA diving in the USVI if you are an experienced diver or just starting out..

Its easy to explor the world of SCUBA diving in the USVI if you are an experienced diver or just starting out..

It's just easier... to SCUBA Dive in the US Virgin Islands

The world-class coral reefs that surround the US Virgin Islands provide excellent Caribbean SCUBA diving opportunities for both beginners and more experienced divers.

St Croix offers the great SCUBA Diving at Buck Island Reef National Monument, Frederiksted Pier, Salt River Canyon and the coral walls at Cane Bay.

St. John's favorite SCUBA diving locations feature dramatic rock formations and caves for more experienced divers at Carvel Rock and Eagle Shoals.

SCUBA Diving on St. Thomas has something for everyone with coral reefs, pinnacles, tunnels, sandy bottoms full of exotic fish, 'Submarine Alley' and even several boat wrecks. You'll dive Andreas Reef, Cartanza Sr - a WWII cargo wreck, Coki Beach for stingrays and pufferfish, Cow and Calf Rocks - with their arches and secret caves, Frenchcap, Grassco Junction, Hans Lollik Island, Major General Rogers Wreck, Thatch Cay tunnels and Grass & Congo Cays. Night diving is popular at Flat Cay.

The following hotels offer SCUBA dive packages along with some of the best dive shops in the Caribbean. Check the websites or email for details and availability.

Hotels & Resorts on St. Thomas for SCUBA Diving

Best Western Plus Emerald Beach Resort - St Thomas

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Value Resort on a great beach just minutes form the airport!

Tucked into sun-splashed Lindbergh Bay on the Island of St. Thomas, the beautifully appointed Best Western Plus Emerald Beach Resort welcomes guests with the gracious look, style and service of the Virgin Islands’ rich heritage. With the bounty of land and sea captured in stunning views, it’s the perfect place for a memorable vacation. Or an unforgettable wedding, meeting or corporate event.
A Virgin island oasis beyond compare!

Surrounded by landscaped gardens, cascading waterfalls and lush tropical settings, the Best Western Plus Emerald Beach Resort offers a central, convenient location close to the airport, shopping, championship golf and all of St. Thomas’s great activities and adventures.

Located directly on the beach at Lindbergh Bay we have crystal clear water and all the water sports toys you could want. Learn to snorkle, scuba, sail or kayak. We’ve got it all!

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Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort - St. Thomas

340-776-8500
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The largest vacation resort in the US Virgin Islands

Marriott Frenchman’s Reef / Morningstar Beach Resort provides guests with a window to the best of the Caribbean: casually-sophisticated accommodations overlooking a secluded beach warmed by aquamarine waters, sweeping vistas of the Caribbean’s most majestic yacht harbor,

Our 479 hotel rooms offer views of Charlotte Amalie Harbor. With 5 restaurants, 6 bars and 3 swimming pools, Frenchman’s promises an unparalled Caribbean vacation.

And all of this comes with legendary Marriott service in the only U.S. territory in the islands!

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Secret Harbour Beach Resort - St. Thomas

340-775-6550
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All-suite resort, Kids SCUBA at Aqua Action Dive Center!

Guests come to Secret Harbour for our beachfront and ocean view suites on a palm-lined, Caribbean beach – but they come back year after year because our dedicated staff & Caribbean hospitality makes them feel they’re at home.

Individually decorated suites at Secret Harbour feature full kitchen, private bath and large patio or balcony overlooking the crescent shaped, palm-lined beach.

Amenities include 3 tennis courts, fitness center & PADI dive/watersport center, great snorkeling and Blue Moon Restaurant.

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Bolongo Bay Beach Resort - St. Thomas

340-775-1800
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Family owned and operated since 1974

Bolongo Bay is the home of St. Thomas Diving Club, The largest and most fun dive center in the Virgin Islands. As a 5 star PADI facility the cater to everyone from beginning snorkeler to the experienced diver.

A fun, casual, small beach resort with a Caribbean flair & big resort facilities located right on the beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

If you are looking for a “True Caribbean Experience” you will find it at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort. We welcome you to come and experience the beautiful Virgin Islands the way it should be!

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Secret Harbour Beach Resort - St. Thomas

340-775-6550
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Aqua Action Dive Center located onsite!

Guests come to Secret Harbour for our beachfront and ocean view suites on a palm-lined, Caribbean beach – but they come back year after year because our dedicated staff & Caribbean hospitality makes them feel they’re at home.

Individually decorated suites at Secret Harbour feature full kitchen, private bath and large patio or balcony overlooking the crescent shaped, palm-lined beach.

Amenities include 3 tennis courts, fitness center & PADI dive/watersport center, great snorkeling and Blue Moon Restaurant.

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Sugar Bay Resort & Spa - St Thomas

340-777-7100
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The most spectacular resort & views on St. Thomas!

Sugar Bay Resort & Spa has its own secluded white sand beach and spectacular Caribbean views from your private balcony.

We offer a great selection of onsite activities including miniature golf, tennis, SCUBA, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking or windsurfing. Take a swim in one of our three interconnecting pools and waterfall.

As the sun goes down, lounge on the deck of a catamaran or dine at one of our restaurants with some of the best cuisine on the island. After dark enjoy gaming or dancing in the Ocean Club.

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Windward Passage Hotel - St. Thomas

340-774-5200
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Admiralty Dive Center will arrange all your SCUBA Diving!

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Centrally located overlooking the picturesque harbor of Charlotte Amalie, one block from the world famous duty free shops, walking distance to historical sights, restaurants, entertainment, nightlife and across the street from inter-island ferries and seaplane.

All rooms are beautifully appointed with full ammenities. Fresh water pool, full service Spa, Fitness Center and Club Lounge.

Windward Restaurant serves continental and West Indian cuisine. Our courtyard lounge serves cool Caribbean drinks and features live entertainment on selected nights.

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Small Hotels and B&B Inns on St. Thomas for SCUBA Diving

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Best Western Carib Beach Resort - St. Thomas

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SCUBA Groups love our VALUE rates & waterfront bar!

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Whether you’re planning a Caribbean family vacation, business trip, or romantic getaway, Carib Beach Resort offers the perfect setting:
FRIENDLY, INFORMAL, AFFORDABLE.

Waterfront rooms with Continental Breakfast daily. Restaurant overlooking Lindbergh Bay, Pool, Beach Bar, Tour Desk and Banquet Space available.

We are located walking distance from the airport and 2.5 miles from downtown businesses and shopping. A shuttle bus is available eadh morning for an extra fee. All rooms have balcony with view of Lindbergh Bay.

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The Inn at Villa Olga - St. Thomas

340-715-0900
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Are you looking for the Caribbean at an affordable price?

12 guest rooms with an out-of-town feeling on the oceanfront in Frenchtown, St. Thomas’ largest restaurant district.

Rooms with cable television, air conditioning, coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave & telephone. Four ocean view rooms have balconies. Pool with elevated deck provides sunbathers with a picturesque harbor view.

Short taxi ride or a 15-minute walk to downtown Charlotte Amalie – the island’s duty-free shopping center and home of many bars for nighttime fun.

Guest at Villa Olga are also welcome to use facilities at our sister property Bolongo Bay Beach Resort about 4 miles away (sorry, no shuttle service).

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Resorts on St. John for SCUBA Diving

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Small Hotels, Condos & Villas on St. John for SCUBA Diving

VIVA! Villas Inc. - St. John

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We are a local family-run business committed to offering you the best vacation rentals on the island of St. John in the US Virgin Islands. Book from the source. We rent vacation properties only on St. John. All of our staff live on our home island of St. John.

We intimately know and can vouch for all the homes we rent!

Our local team will help you find the perfect St. John rental to fit your taste, style and budget. We offer a large selection of private villas, affordable condos, cottages, and luxury homes across the island. See our Money Saving Ideas for every vacation budget!

Short Stays Available – So Skip The Hotel! Family reunions or honeymoon couples – we have a the perfect vacation solution for everyone. Our villas hold from two to twelve people. We offer multiple local venues for larger groups. If you don’t see it on our website – ask us!

St. John is an island of great diversity, spectacular scenery and fabulous beaches. Our Guest Services team can coordinate active adventures on or off the water, and even book an in-house masseuse or chef services for you!

Experience the VIVA! difference for your next vacation. Rent through us and get:

7×24 hot-line while on-island, so you can have peace of mind.

Discounts with vehicle rentals and excursions.

We’ll even fill your fridge, order a massage, book your car and activities for you.

Comprehensive St. John ferry dock greeting/villa orientation upon arrival. (* at most properties)

A caring company throughout your stay!

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Hotels & Resorts on St. Croix for SCUBA Diving

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Small Hotels of St. Croix for SCUBA Diving

Chenay Bay Beach Resort - St. Croix

340-773-2918
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Upscale Caribbean-style cottages just steps from the beach

Nestled on a hillside overlooking the Caribbean – 3 miles from Christiansted. Renovated ocean or garden view West Indian-style cottages with front porches for relaxing. Amenities include infinity edged pool, hot tub, tennis courts, water sports, direct beach access & Cruzan Kid’s activities.

Chenay Bay Beach Resort offers the perfect locale for hosting an enchanting destination wedding, honeymoon, romantic escape, or family vacation. Enjoy our beachfront bar & grill, The Shores.

Come enjoy the beauty and culture of the island of St. Croix as you discover the serenity and opulence that is the Chenay Bay Beach Resort.

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Palms at Pelican Cove - St Croix

340-718-8920
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Award Winning St. Croix Beachfront Hotel and Restaurant

Are you looking for a St. Croix vacation that allows you the opportunity to relax, unwind and feel like you are at your very own beach home? At The Palms at Pelican Cove, our staff has a shared goal to help each and every guest make the transformation from island visitor to welcomed friend. You have just found your home in America’s Paradise. And U.S. citizens do not require a passport to travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Our 40 beach front guest rooms are clustered in two freestanding buildings designed with your comfort and privacy in mind. Each and every guest room has its own separate patio or balcony, complete with a sea breeze and infinite view of the sea or garden.

As a small St. Croix hotel with a family atmosphere, The Palms has so much to offer: our friendly and attentive staff, 24 hour guest assistance and security, long quiet stretch of white sandy beach, great snorkeling, large swimming pool, award-winning restaurant, lively bar, on site recreational activities like scuba lessons and yoga, tennis, and modern amenities including cable TV and wireless internet.

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Tamarind Reef Hotel - St. Croix

340-718-4455
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Tranquility in natures’ paradise

Tamarind Reef Resort offers true Caribbean Tranquility. This intimate 38-room beachfront resort with spa and marina is nestled into one of St. Croix’s most exclusive neighborhoods.

Located just 3 miles east of historic Christiansted; Tamarind is a quiet retreat on the beach where you can swim, snorkel, kayak, play tennis, exercise, have a massage, go on a sailing charter, get married or all of the above. Guests enjoy spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea, Green Cay, Buck Island and the yachts at Green Cay Marina.

Amenities include fine dining and causal poolside restaurants, cooling lap pool, four lighted tennis courts with perfect Plexicushion surface, new Day Spa, sand beach with coral reef, free kayak and snorkel rentals and an adjacent 100-acre marine reserve with nesting turtles, birds and other wildlife. We invite you to join us and enjoy ‘Tranquility in Nature’s Paradise’.

It is absolutely wonderful and waiting for you.

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