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Discover Scuba Diving with No Certification in St Thomas
St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
3 hours 30 minutes
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Date
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What You Will Do
Discover Scuba diving (DSD) from the dive boat with additional snorkeling stop or option to upgrade to second dive
During your DSD, you learn how to use the equipment, followed by your first ocean dive from the dive boat. You spend your time underwater with your instructor and colorful tropical fish. After, add a second dive or just snorkel at the 2nd location. This is conducted in small groups of not more than 4 students per instructor. 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, soft drinks, snacks and Rum punch after the diving/snorkeling. Do you have divers and snorkelers in the same group? No problem some of you can dive while others explore the ocean from the surface - snorkeling.
What's Included?
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Optional second dive, $50 per person
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
BEFORE dive day, complete the discover scuba online prep safety course @ the link in your conf email "to do list" ON THE DAY OF EXCURSION, check in 30 MIN prior at Saga Haven Marina. (Google maps = Aqua Marine Dive CENTER). On a cruise? We may be able to help you arrange a taxi.
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Discover Scuba Diving with No Certification in St Thomas Saga Haven Marina
EVER WONDERED WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BREATHE UNDERWATER? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren't ready to plunge into a certification course, this is for you! **IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE, if you are a smoker over 45, or take prescription medications, you WILL need a signed form from your doctor. It does not mean you cannot dive, it just means we are not allowed to make decisions about your health. We meet you at our boat at Saga Haven Marina where your Instructor gives a short lesson and theory overview and you complete any paperwork. On the boat ride, your instructor will explain scuba equipment and hand signals. 1 instructor for a max of 4 divers. Then it's dive time! You'll see tropical fish, coral reef, and maybe even a turtle or a ray. The participants need to be able to pass a medical questionnaire and be able to swim. **Some medical answers require us to see a letter signed by your doctor.** After your dive you can enjoy snacks, water, and soft drinks, you can snorkel or upgrade your scuba experience, to do the second dive.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Aqua Marine Dive Center
- 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 18 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 can review it here so there are no surprises https://fh-sites.imgix.net/sites/5943/2022/11/30173200/Diver-Medical-Questionairre.pdf), 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.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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