--- title: Discover Scuba Diving with No Certification in St Thomas lang: en type: tour city: St Thomas country: Caribbean price: 204 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 260 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] guidekin_pick: First dive rank_in_category: 1 of 6 (Scuba Diving) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/discover-scuba-diving-with-no-certification-in-st-thomas/ --- # Discover Scuba Diving with No Certification in St Thomas **Guidekin's take:** Try scuba without certification, then choose whether to dive or snorkel at the second spot after your first dive. Instruction, dive gear, snacks and drinks are included; swimmers must be at least ten, and transport is extra. 4.98 from 260 reviews at €204 per person for 3h 30m. **First dive:** For a first dive without certification, get instruction and gear at €204 per person, rated 4.98 from 260 reviews; swimmers must be at least ten. Trade-off: No free cancellation. (last checked October 7, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 6 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview - FULL SERVICE first time dive experience, second to none! - Highly experienced, qualified, and safety driven Instructors in water with you at all times - Top notch customer service from Aqua marine dive crew - New, comfortable,quality Scuba Pro and Cressi dive gear - Relax while the highly trained crew explains the gear, safety topics, hand signals - You decide whether to dive or snorkel at the second spot AFTER your first dive is complete. -US Coast Guard inspected boats with USCG licensed Captains - Explore two of our many possible sites on the southeast side of our island. - Small groups - max 4 discover divers per instructor -If you have specific questions or requests please call diveaquamarine or email us. - 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, soda, snacks and Rum punch after the diving/snorkeling. -Divers and snorkelers can join the same boat ## Before you book - Meeting point: 30 MIN before activity, - 4 start times: between 08:30 and 14:00 - Age rule: Minimum age 10 years. Children must be accompanied… - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €204 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 260 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Aqua Marine Dive Center - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:30, 10:00, 13:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.98 from 260 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 259 of 260. - 5 stars: 257 (99%) - 4 stars: 2 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Amazing customer service! - Professional Certified Instructors - Bottled water - Use of SCUBA equipment - Cookies, crackers, chips, soda, water, rum punch after diving - US Coast Guard inspected boats - USCG certified captains ## Not included - Island standard for adequate service is 20% but we'll work hard to be well above adequate! - Transportation to/from attractions ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 10:00, 13:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point 30 MIN before activity, meet at Saga Haven Marina. (Google maps, search Aqua Marine Dive CENTER). Park under the red steal beams at "tenant parking' go down stairs & right on docks. Lost,? call us for help. We may be able to book your taxi too.. Find more info on your booking confirmation email. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - All guests must be able to swim - Minimum age 10 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult. - Divers are advised to allow a minimum of 12 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. 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. - IMPORTANT: Please note that as per the health questionnaire that will be part of your waiver,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. ## Compared with other Scuba Diving | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 6** | €204 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (260) | shared | | [Two-Tank Dive for Certified Diving in St Thomas](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/two-tank-dive-for-certified-diving-in-st-thomas/?format=md) | €174 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (529) | shared | | [Private Half-Day Dive trip in St Thomas Virgin Islands](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/private-half-day-dive-trip-in-st-thomas-virgin-islands/?format=md) | €2398 per group | 4h | 4.94 (89) | private | | [Discover Scuba Diving](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/discover-scuba-diving-2/?format=md) | €159 | 3h 30m | 4.92 (50) | shared | Ranked #1 of 6 in Scuba Diving by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €64 to €204, median €174; typical length 3h 30m. 1 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/scuba-diving-st-thomas/?format=md ## More in St Thomas - All St Thomas tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/discover-scuba-diving-with-no-certification-in-st-thomas/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/?format=md