We track 52 dive operators in US Virgin Islands. 27 teach certification courses (29 PADI, 12 SSI). 31 run snorkelling trips. 2 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Saint Croix, with 11. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 52. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.7(209) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 52 dive operators in US Virgin Islands, with the biggest cluster around Saint Croix. 27 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (29 centres), followed by SSI (12). SDI/TDI, NAUI also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $120 to $200 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
2 operators in US Virgin Islands offer accommodation alongside diving.
31 of the 52 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.

Cruz Bay Watersports is a dive and watersports company located in Cruz Bay, St. John. They offer a variety of activities including diving, snorkeling, and boat trips.
St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures is a sporting goods store with two locations in St. Croix, one in Frederiksted and another in Christiansted. The Christiansted location is at 81 Queen Cross St and has a 4.9-star rating from 116 reviews. The Frederiksted location is at 2F Strand St and has a 4.9-star rating from 54 reviews. Both locations are open daily.
Blue Salt Divers is a dive center located on the boardwalk in Christiansted, St. Croix. They offer a variety of scuba training courses and boat dive trips.
St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures is a sporting goods store with two locations in St. Croix, one in Frederiksted and another in Christiansted. The Frederiksted location is at 2F Strand St and has a 4.9-star rating from 54 reviews. The Christiansted location is at 81 Queen Cross St and has a 4.9-star rating from 116 reviews. Both locations are open daily.
St. Thomas Dive Center is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort located at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St. Thomas. They offer a comprehensive range of diving and snorkeling activities, including courses and boat trips.

Sweet Bottom Dive Center is a PADI 5 Star IDC facility located in Frederiksted, St. Croix. They offer a full range of diving services, including courses, guided dives, and equipment rental.
Adventure Scuba & School is a tour agency located in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, operating Monday through Saturday. They are noted as being good for children.
Cane Bay Dive Shop is a locally owned and operated PADI 5 Star IDC center located in St. Croix. They offer daily boat dives, guided shore dives, and a variety of PADI certification courses. The shop also provides equipment rentals and organizes private charters for diving and snorkeling.
Aqua Action Dive Center is a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Dive and Snorkel Resort located at Secret Harbour Beach Resort in St. Thomas. The operator provides scuba and snorkeling trips, individual training, and private boat excursions on their 39-foot boat. They offer access to over 40 dive sites across the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
Admiralty Dive Center is a school located in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, with a 4.7-star rating from 76 reviews. They are open seven days a week and offer wheelchair accessible facilities.
| 2 | St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures | 4.9(116) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Blue Salt Divers | 4.9(156) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures | 4.9(170) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | St. Thomas Dive Center | 4.7(109) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | 4.8(39) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Adventure Scuba & School | 4.5(28) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Cane Bay Dive Shop | 4.8(171) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
