Virgin Islands Diving

Diving Highlights Of The US Virgin Islands

If you're going to the US Virgin Islands, you should definitely schedule a scuba diving excursion. There are even opportunities to learn to dive or get your open water certification if you have not already taken the necessary classes at home. You may need to invest more time if you're a beginner, but the crystal clear water will be well worth it. There may also be specialized trips focusing on rock structures, underwater photos, and wreck diving.

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The Salt River Canyons. This is a popular destination for scuba enthusiasts because of the opportunity to wall dive and explore the reefs and fish communities that line the wall. Thatch Cay island, The Tunnels of Thatch can be found in this area; they resemble arches more than tunnels, but are still fascinating. Their aquatic life should include a broad variety of species. Cow & Calf rocks. These are located in the narrow channel between St. John and St. Thomas and rise dramatically out of the sea; divers can investigate numerous caves and ledges in this area. Night dives. Fredericksted Pier provides novice divers the ability to experience a dive at night!
Wrecks. Check out the Navy Barges which thou underwater now were quarters for military during World War II. Rosa Maria is known to be one of the deepest dives of the five wrecks at the northwest tip of St. Croix.

St. John island is the most eco-conscious and is home to the coral gardens of Trunk and Cinnamon Bays