Embark on a scuba diving adventure in St Maarten’s calm Caribbean waters. Explore shallow dive sites with a trained PADI instructor. Perfect for beginners!
Embark on a scuba diving adventure in St Maarten’s calm Caribbean waters. Explore shallow dive sites with a trained PADI instructor. Perfect for beginners!
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Simpson Bay Resort and Marina - The discovery program is typically a boat dive at the DIVI dive site, featuring a shallow artificial reef with a maximum depth of approximately 25 feet.
This offers a wonderful chance to:
• Explore a helicopter wreck.
• Look for octopuses hiding among the rocks or stingrays relaxing in the sandy areas.
• Observe the…
- Simpson Bay Resort and Marina - The discovery program is typically a boat dive at the DIVI dive site, featuring a shallow artificial reef with a maximum depth of approximately 25 feet.
This offers a wonderful chance to:
• Explore a helicopter wreck.
• Look for octopuses hiding among the rocks or stingrays relaxing in the sandy areas.
• Observe the usual tropical fish that frequent the area.
• Be pleasantly surprised by spotting less common marine life, such as lionfish.
• Enjoy the calm and easy conditions of this dive site, which help in becoming more comfortable underwater.

- All necessary scuba gear
- Beverages (water, juice, soda)
- Professional guide
- All necessary scuba gear
- Beverages (water, juice, soda)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Embark on an introductory scuba diving excursion in the aquatic realms of St Maarten, ideal for novices! Encounter the tranquil and transparent Caribbean waters and tour shallow diving locations under the guidance of a certified PADI instructor. Select your point of departure based on your location on the island or as a cruise ship traveler.
Simpson Bay…
Embark on an introductory scuba diving excursion in the aquatic realms of St Maarten, ideal for novices! Encounter the tranquil and transparent Caribbean waters and tour shallow diving locations under the guidance of a certified PADI instructor. Select your point of departure based on your location on the island or as a cruise ship traveler.
Simpson Bay Resort - Cole Bay & Simpson Bay area
Divi Resort - Philipsburg, Oyster Pond, Dawn Beach, Orient & Little Bay area
- Minimum age is 12 years
- All participants must be strong swimmers
- All participants MUST be in good health to participate
- Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time
- LINK TO PADI’S MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE: https://www.padi.com/sites/default/files/documents/2020-08/10346E_Diver_Medical_Form.pdf
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.