Are you visiting St. Croix aboard a cruise ship? You definitely won’t want to miss out on experiencing our beautiful underwater environment! If you enjoy snorkeling and swimming in the ocean, then a Discover Scuba Dive is not to be missed! Due to U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations, no scuba diving is allowed at the Pier while a cruise ship is in port, however we can still offer Discover Scuba Diving aboard our afternoon boat if you would like to explore one of our many colorful and life-filled reefs. Scuba certified friends and family members can even sign up to dive with you!
This half-day adventure begins at our dive shop at 12:30 PM, where you meet your Diving Instructor, go over the basics of diving, watch a short educational video, and then head off to join our afternoon boat. Your instructor will have you practice a few basic scuba skills while you hold a secure line attached to the boat. Once you are ready, you will slowly descend along that line to the shallow reef below. Certified divers can sign up to join a discover diver as a 1-tank boat dive. A variety of Caribbean sea life make their homes on our beautiful reefs. Besides gorgeous coral and sponges, you may see Angelfish, Cleaner Shrimp, Damselfish, Moray Eels, or even Sea Turtles! Average depth of the reef dive is 30 feet and the boat returns to the cruise ship pier around 3:00 PM. We provide all the gear, just don’t forget to bring your bathing suit and a towel.
Prerequisites: Advance reservations are required. Participants must be at least 10 years old, and class size is limited to four divers per instructor. If certified divers sign up to accompany discover divers, they will also count toward this four diver maximum. Keep in mind that you will want to be in reasonable good physical health and feel comfortable swimming in open water.
Cost: $120 per person and includes all diving equipment.
*Required Medical Review Prior to Diving
Before arrival, you will need to review the questions below very carefully. If you do have any YES answers, you will need to get a signed physician’s release in order to dive. If you have all “NO” answers, then no further action is required on your part.
- Do you currently have an ear infection?
- Do you have a history of ear disease, hearing loss or problems with balance?
- Do you have a history of ear or sinus surgery?
- Are you currently suffering from a cold, congestion, sinusitis or bronchitis?
- Do you have a history of respiratory problems, severe attacks of hayfever or allergies, or lung disease?
- Have you had a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) or history of chest surgery?
- Do you have active asthma or history of emphysema or tuberculosis?
- Are you currently taking medication that carries a warning about any impairment of your physical or mental abilities?
- Do you have behavioral health, mental or psychological problems or a nervous system disorder?
- Are you or could you be pregnant?
- Do you have a history of colostomy?
- Do you have a history of heart disease or heart attack, heart surgery or blood vessel surgery?
- Do you have a history of high blood pressure, angina, or take medication to control blood pressure?
- Are you over 45 and have a family history of heart attack or stroke?
- Do you have a history of bleeding or other blood disorders?
- Do you have a history of diabetes?
- Do you have a history of seizures, blackouts or fainting, convulsions or epilepsy or take medications to prevent them?
- Do you have a history of back, arm or leg problems following an injury, fracture or surgery?
- Do you have a history of fear of closed or open spaces or panic attacks (claustrophobia or agoraphobia)?
Did you answer “NO” to all of them? If so, you’re all set! If not, that’s okay, you just need to have your physician complete a PADI Medical Statement and remember to bring it with you. Please contact us if you have any questions about this.
