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Discover Scuba Diving with No Certification in St Thomas

By Aqua Marine Dive Center
5 out of 5
Price is 1 941 kr per adult
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Overview

Discover Scuba diving (DSD) from the dive boat with additional snorkelling stop or option to upgrade to second dive

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 colourful 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/snorkelling. Do you have divers and snorkellers in the same group? No problem some of you can dive while others explore the ocean from the surface - snorkelling.

Activity location

  • Saga Haven Marina
    • 00802, East End, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Aqua Marine Dive Center
    • 00802, St Thomas, VI, U.S. Virgin Islands

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Discover Scuba Diving with No Certification in St Thomas
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m3h 30m
  • English

Discover Scuba diving (DSD) from the dive boat with additional snorkelling stop or option to upgrade to second dive

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 colourful 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/snorkelling. Do you have divers and snorkellers in the same group? No problem some of you can dive while others explore the ocean from the surface - snorkelling.

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
1 941,04 kr x 2 Adults3 882,08 kr

Total
Price is 3 882,08 kr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedUse of Snorkelling equipment
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport to/from attractions
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOptional second dive, $50 per person

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • All guests must be able to swim comfortably and capably in an open water environment without assistance.
  • 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. You can see the health form here to review so there are no surprises https://fh-sites.imgix.net/sites/5943/2022/11/30173200/Diver-Medical-Questionairre.pdf 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.
  • Minimum age 10 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Please email us to let us know if you are coming from a cruise ship. We will make every attempt to work with you, however we do not work directly with the cruise companies and are not responsible for cruise scheduling, changes, and other logistics.
  • If on a cruise, please consider pre-arranging a private taxi to meet you at the port and take you directly to Saga Haven Marina if your arrival time on the island is close to the excursion meeting time. If you would like a taxi recommendation, we'll be happy to provide our favourite friendly taxi contact.
  • IMPORTANT: Please note that as per the health questionnaire that will be part of your waiver, (you can review it here so there are no surprises https://fh-sites.imgix.net/sites/5943/2022/11/30173200/Diver-Medical-Questionairre.pdf), 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.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

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! **Please note, if you are a smoker over 45, or take prescription medications, you WILL need a signed form from your doctor. Please review the health questionnaire BEFORE signing up https://fh-sites.imgix.net/sites/5943/2022/11/30173200/Diver-Medical-Questionairre.pdf 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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSaga Haven Marina
    • 00802, East End, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAqua Marine Dive Center
    • 00802, St Thomas, VI, U.S. Virgin Islands

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