

Best for intermediate divers, 7-11m, boat entry, mild current.
String of Pearls is a reef dive located in Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands, offering depths between 7 and 11 metres. This site is suited for intermediate divers who prefer manageable conditions, as the area experiences only mild currents. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, allowing for clear views of the reef structure. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius. Access to the site is by boat. Divers should maintain careful buoyancy control to avoid contact with sharp coral and rocky sections, which can cause injury and damage the reef environment.
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Check locally for current entry logistics and any facility availability before heading out. Keep close attention to buoyancy throughout the dive as sharp coral and rocks are a real hazard at this site.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-11m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Mild
The site has an average depth of 11 metres, with a range between 7 and 11 metres.
String of Pearls is rated for intermediate divers.
Access to String of Pearls is by boat.
The primary hazard at this site is sharp coral and rocky sections, which require careful buoyancy control to avoid contact.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at String of Pearls in Christiansted. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
String of Pearls in Christiansted typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at String of Pearls in Christiansted typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.