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A Private 3-Bedroom Oceanfront Villa Nestled Above Hart Bay St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Scuba Diving
GET IN AND EXPLORE THE GORGEOUS THE VARIED TERRAIN AND SEA LIFE OF THE CARIBBEAN WATERS.
Where to Dive in St. John, USVI
Embark on an exceptional diving experience at renowned sites such as Eagle Shoals, Carvel Rock, and Tektite. Eagle Shoals, located on the eastern end of St John between Ram Head and Leduck Island, features an array of arches, tunnels and caves. The highlight is “The Cathedral,” adorned vibrant sponges and orange cup coral, where divers can observe schools of black durgeons, porkfish, and silversides, as well as spotted drums and Queen and French Angelfish.
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Carvel Rock comprises a series of adjacent rocks that serve as a nesting for terns and various bird species. The southern aspect is rich with sponges and gorgonians, while the northern face descends 80 feet below, providing encounters stingrays and tarpons.
Lastly, Tektite offers a unique perspective; this underwater laboratory, anchored at 50 feet in Greater Lameshur Bay, was home to four “aquanauts” in 1969, who were monitored for the psychological effects of extended isolation and the physiological impacts of breathing compressed air. Divers visiting Tektite will discover a diverse landscape of coral-encrusted tunnels, caves, and variety of marine life, including tarpon, squid, triggerfish, mackerel and small reef fish that thrive here.
What Will I See Diving in St. John, USVI?
​Sea life is abundant here. More than 500 species of fish, 40 types of coral and hundreds of invertebrates inhabit the water. Vibrant blue tang, silvery horse-eye jacks, queen triggerfish, spiny Caribbean lobster, spotted eagle rays, creole wrasses and cleaner gobies are just a sampling of the marine life populating the underwater terrain. As the sun sets, octopuses, sea horses and moray eels make their appearance. Hawksbill, green and leatherback turtles call the USVI home and can be seen on many a dive. Lucky vacationers may even witness turtles hatching at one of the many turtle nesting grounds.​
How Can I Scuba Dive in St. John?
Are you a newly certified or an advanced diver? Scuba diving in St. John is easy, accessible and offers an array of experiences for everyone. And because the U.S. Virgin Islands is a territory of the United States, you’ll enjoy the added safety of diving within U.S. waters. All dive boats are inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard and captains are USCG certified. St. John shares many dive sites with St. Thomas, so dive boats from both islands can roam freely to the reefs between the two islands.​ Be sure to check with them for their most up-to-date information.
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Cruz Bay Watersports
Cruz Bay Watersports offer two scuba excursion options: morning and afternoon. "Two Tank Morning Dives" includes all dive gear (except wetsuit shorty), restrooms, fresh water shower, and all beverages. Departing Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday at 1pm. "Afternoon Scuba Diving" will get you out in the water for 3 hours, You'll explore 2 of over 30 dive sites located just a short boat away from St.John. Their afternoon 2 tank dive is ideal for beginner to intermediate divers. We also welcome SCUBA students on our afternoon dive tips. Dive gear (except wetsuit shorty), restrooms, fresh water shower and non-alcoholic beverages are all included.
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Low Key Watersports
Low Key Watersports is a PADI five-star IDC facility. Not scuba certified or looking to advance your dive certification? They can teach you in no time! They offer a full range of diving courses from Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water, all the way up through Divemaster and Instructor! As a certified diver, you can enjoy their daily reef dives, or weekly night dives and wreck trips! If you prefer to shore dive, they have a full range of scuba equipment available for rent, just stop by our shop.
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