Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
DIVE TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran of the underwater realm, the Virgin Islands
is a top-notch place for dive training. Most local operators provide a wide array of instruc-
tion, from introductory Open Water courses to specialty courses in wreck diving, underwater
photography and buoyancy control. You can also take scuba refresher classes.
LEARN TO DIVE
COURSE
DETAILS
DURATIONCOST
Also known as a 'resort course,' this
is a way for novices to see if diving is
for them; usually entails a classroom
session, followed by a pool session
where you practice using scuba gear,
then a guided open-water dive.
Introductory/ori-
entation
1 day
$115-140
Do the class work and pool work at
home, then do four open-water dives
in the Virgins to complete certifica-
tion.
Open-water re-
ferral
2 days
$270-300
The international PADI standard, re-
cognized everywhere, which provides
all facets of certification.
Open-water cer-
tification
4 or 5 days
$410-475
SNUBA & SEA TREKKING
For those who want to do more than snorkel but aren't quite ready to take the diving
plunge, the USVI offers two options:
VI Snuba Excursions(
www.visnuba.com
)
offers guided, half-hour underwater
tours at Trunk Bay on St John and Coki Beach on St Thomas. The activity is a cross
