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.
Best Western Emerald Beach Resort – St Thomas
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 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 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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Bolongo Bay Beach Resort – St Thomas
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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Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort – St Thomas
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
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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Windward Passage Hotel - St Thomas
Admiralty Dive Center will arrange all your SCUBA Diving!
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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Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa- St Thomas
The most spectacular resort & views on St. Thomas!
The Wyndham 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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Best Western Carib Beach Resort – St Thomas
SCUBA Groups love our VALUE rates & waterfront bar!
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 woth view of Lindbergh Bay.
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Vacation rentals overlooking the Caribbean – close to everything
This quiet and private Virgin Islands vacation rental is located minutes from the beach and a short drive to world class duty free shopping in Charlotte Amalie, Havensight, Red Hook or Yacht Haven Grande.
Take in the view of the Caribbean Sea as you choose which beach to visit.
Enjoy a romantic moonlight swim in the pool after a busy day exploring St. Thomas or St. John. Studio and two-bedroom rentals – now with FREE Wi-Fi Internet access!
Spend your vacation in Paradise your way!
Website Blog Map ReservationsIsland Beachcomber Hotel- St Thomas
Great Value just minutes from the airport
Come and relax in the US Virgin Islands at the Island Beachcomber Hotel. We are a full service hotel nestled in Lindberg Bay.
We have everything from beautiful sunsets to romantic dining in our restaurant. With the wonderful view and great food you will have a unique Island dining experience.
All of our rooms feature a veranda where you can sit and enjoy the view of the Bay. Rooms also feature remote controlled A/C, TV, WiFi internet connections, coffee makers and refrigerators.
Website Videos Reviews Map ReservationsThe Inn at Villa Olga- St Thomas
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 touse facilities at our sister property Bolongo Bay Beach Resort about 4 miles away (sorry, no shuttle service).
Website Reviews Map ReservationsDid you know that there are four Virgin Islands? Water Island is located just 5 minutes from St. Thomas, but is a completely unique Caribbean experience. Take the ferry from the Crown Bay Marina – just next to the Crown Bay Cruise Ship Terminal. Look for the ferry dock near the grocery store and restaurant.
Virgin Island Campground - St Thomas
Eco-cottages just a short walk to the beach and ferry…
Self-contained eco-tent-cottages set on pristine 500-acre Water Island – a secluded getaway where you can spend a quiet day looking out over the ocean from your cottage’s private terrace, or take a leisurely five-minute walk down to Honeymoon Beach for some snorkeling and sun-bathing.
Our canvas eco-cottages offer a new and unique approach to the Caribbean vacation, giving you the comforts of a hotel room – electriicity, comfortable beds and clean linens – with the closeness to nature you feel when camping.
Cabins are nestled among lush foliage to offer ample privacy, with balmy trade winds and the sounds of the gentle surf below to lull you to sleep.
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Welcome to Tropical Renewal….
A refreshing 47-acre tropical hideaway on the palm-lined shores where Crystal blue waters and a temperate climate combine to make St. John the perfect year-round setting for recreational activities.
The island’s 30 pristine beaches invite you to participate in a wide array of watersports, including swimming, scuba diving, kayaking, sport fishing, parasailing, windsurfing, boating and snorkeling.
The resort offers a full-service spa, on-site shopping, tennis with instruction on lighted turf courts and the WestinWORKOUT® Powered by Reebok fitness center. Golf is available at Mahogany Run course on St. Thomas.
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Eco-resort with solar powered eco-tents + hotel studios.
25 Eco-Tents & 9 studios built along the hillside with spectacular ocean views along with comforts of living with nature beyond camping.
Each solar-powered eco-tent includes private deck, kitchen, bathroom with solar-heated water, plus sleeping loft & beds. Studios offer a variety of designs from efficiency to duplex to meet all needs.
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Harmony Studios - St John
12 Studios of various sizes just a 5 minute walk from Maho Bay Camp
Comfortable, private studios including large rooms & private bathrooms and a large 6′ x 20′deck with furniture.
Studios & 1 bedroom units with king-size bed, queen-size sofa-bed with linens. Kitchenette with microwave and cooking utensils,
Use of all Maho Bay Camps facilities such as beach, restaurant, activities.
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Maho Bay Camps - St John
Probably the most highly praised ecotourism destination in the world…
Celebrating 30+ years of sustainable eco-tourism in the VI National Park overlooking the Caribbean.
Roomy tent-cottages feature translucent fabric on wood frames, screened windows and open terraces. Linens, blankets, towels, cooking/eating utensils, propane stove, ice cooler, electric outlets, lights and fans. Shared bathroom facilities.
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Carambola Beach Resort & Spa - St Croix
Sweet Bottom Dive Center located onsite at Carambola Beach
Perhaps the best resort value in the Virgin Islands, Carambola offers the ambiance and exceptional natural beauty of Laurance Rockefeller’s legendary resorts with a relaxed, casual athmosphere & moderate rates.
Spacious suite-style rooms with king beds, sleep-sofa, screened porches, large bathrooms, the perfect place to relax & unwind.
The perfect setting for sophisticated travelers looking for a pristine beach, spa, dining & quiet relaxation.
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“One of the Best Large Hotels in the Caribbean” – Caribbean Travel & Life Readers
Located on a quiet stretch of beach that combines privacy and relaxation with modern style and amenities. Spacious beachfront guestrooms & deluxe hillside suites offer private balconies with stunning Caribbean views.
Only steps away from the exciting resort casino and offering an on-site PADI five star dive operation and activities center,
Romantic candlelit dining, and casual poolside treats complement deluxe amenities and superior island hospitality.
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The advantages of a Caribbean resort without the crowds…
Great tourist-class hotelIn the center of everything Christiansted has to offer. You’ll love our award winning restaurant, RumRunners and the variety of activities offered from our doorstep each day: sailing, fishing, snorkeling, sightseeing and sunning and swimming at our pool.
Take a relaxing sail to Buck Island with the crew from Big Beard’s Adventure Tours. Rent a car for a day and take a ride to the Botanical Gardens, Whim Plantation Museum or the Island’s other town, Frederiksted. Free-port shopping at the Caravelle Arcade, Pan Am Pavilion and Christiansted’s many unique shops are right outside your door.
Beaches, tennis courts, spas and two 18-hole golf courses are nearby.
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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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Historic waterfront hotel in the heart of Christiansted
The King Christian Hotel has been welcoming visitors to Christiansted, St. Croix for over 200 years – directly on the Christiansted waterfront and National Historic Site, where the Danish West Indies comes alive.
Enjoy Danish-colonial architecture, duty-free shopping, and historical sites – all steps from our door on the wharf. The King Christian Hotel offers all inclusive vacation packages for our guests interested in shopping, scuba diving, sightseeing, history, and Buck Island.
Steps from our Christiansted hotel is the boardwalk, so guests can easily access shops, entertainment, and activities around St. Croix.
Website Reviews Map ReservationsSand Castle on the Beach - St Croix
For Friends, Lovers & Anyone Wishing To Get Away From It All
21 room boutique hotel with beachfront villas, 1-2 bedroom suites, king or queen studios, two pools, fitness center, massage, yoga and more!
On a magnificent white, sandy beach with calm, clear, turquiose waters ideal for scuba, snorkel, swim, kayak, or simply relax & enjoy the gorgeous sunset!
Embrace the diversity, immerse yourself in the comraderie where guests meet from near and far to return again and again! Visit the award-winning Beach Side Cafe for delicious food, the Iguana Lounge for refreshing, custom tropical cocktails! Reserve ahead, very popular and space is limited.
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Come to the Tamarind Reef Hotel & fall in love
Tamarind Reef Hotel boasts one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful white sand beaches just a few steps from your room.
Spacious accommodations consist of 39 Superior and Deluxe rooms with private patios and views of he ocean.Rooms feature custom-made bedspreads & draperies which reflect the tropical colors and bright prints – hand signed by the artists. Optional kitchenettes equipped with modern amenities.
Whether you visit the beach for a quick dip in to the warm Caribbean waters or to relax on the beach chairs we offer the perfect Caribbean experience!
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