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St Lucia Beginner Scuba Diving Tour

56 Reviews 4.80 out of 5 stars Based on 56 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 96% of reviewers | St Lucia, St Lucia

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Offered in: English

Overview

St Lucia is rated as one of the unexploited, underwater secrets in the Caribbean. With its pristine and highly diverse coral reefs full of abundant life, this island offers visitors the ideal underwater adventure. Enjoy one dive and a buffet lunch on board the spacious boat. All options include scuba gear, tanks, weights and a training instructor.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Only Northern to Western island locations
  • Water and juices
  • Does NOT include pickup from Southern locations - Soufriere, Vieux Fort, Micoud and Dennery
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Meeting and Pickup

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Marigot Bay
Castries, St Lucia

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

From your hotel or cruise port you will be transferred to Marigot Bay for check-in at the dive shop. After receiving equipment and filling out the required waiver, you will board your boat and head out from to the island's sheltered West Coast.

Depending on the water and weather conditions that day, your captain will head for the best diving site. This may be anywhere from a 15 to 45 minute boat ride. You will visit reefs either at Anse Cochon or Soufriere Beach. All of these sites are found in the marine reserve areas along the sheltered West Coast of the island. Upon arrival, spend approximately the next 45-60 minutes diving the crystal-clear waters of St Lucia.

These beginner dives are up to 45 feet deep. After the dive you'll head back on board the boat, where a full lunch will be served. Snorkelers are also on the same boat but are not grouped together as each has their own tours and guides.
All dives are carried out in the marine reserve areas, and are supervised by staff dive masters and instructors; this aids in diver safety and environmental awareness.

After lunch, you'll be brought back to the dive shop and from there transferred back to your hotel or port.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some preexisting medical conditions (eg. asthma, heart conditions, etc.) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
  • Do not book if you have any serious medical issues
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?

A: Participants in the St Lucia Beginner Scuba Diving Tour cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive. The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS. Read more Jun 2024

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-35417P3

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What's Included

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  • Lunch
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Only Northern to Western island locations
  • Water and juices
  • 1 tank dive
  • Tanks and weights
  • Marine fees
  • Instructor for training before dive
  • Does NOT include pickup from Southern locations - Soufriere, Vieux Fort, Micoud and Dennery

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with asthma, high blood pressure or take medications.
  • A medical doctor's approval is needed if you wish to dive with a medical issue.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some preexisting medical conditions (eg. asthma, heart conditions, etc.) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
  • Do not book if you have any serious medical issues
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Complimentary pickup and return is for Only northern to western island locations. If you're staying/arriving in southern or far distance locations, you need to make you own way to the dive shop in Marigot Bay.
  • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • All passenger heights and weights MUST be advised at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Minimum age is 10 years
  • Customer should include their hotel name and indicate whether they need our free pick-up from the north of island. Pick-up time varies for all locations.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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