Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Carvel Rock
This rocky pinnacle descends steeply to 90 ft. The slope is
covered with coral, gorgonian fans, sea whips and sponges.
Large tarpons, mantas, tuna and eagle rays inhabit the
area.
There are many more sites at Carvel, which the schools will
discuss with you if you are a strong diver.
Diving Schools/Centers
There are many full-service dive centers on St. Thomas.
Their services include daily beach and boat dives as well as
professional instruction for beginners or certified divers.
They offer PADI certification, open water certification,
Nitrox training, underwater photography and night dives.
Experienced divers should inquire about dives to “The
Wreck of the
Rhône
,” which lies in BVI waters. You can also
rent equipment. While their services overlap, they are not
identical, so if you have something specific in mind check
several schools. The following centers have impeccable cre-
dentials:
St. Thomas Diving Club
Bolongo Bay
,
(340) 776-2381, www.st-thomasdivingclub.
com, offers dive/hotel packages. Organizes divers by skills,
so beginners head to shallow wrecks and coral reefs, while
the more experienced head to offshore pinnacles and deeper
wrecks.
Chris Sawyer Dive Centers
Red
(340)
777-7804, www.sawyerdive.vi. Specializes in dive trips to
the
Rhône
. Excellent beginning scuba class. Retail shop at
American Yacht Harbor.
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and
Compass
Point
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