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Discover Scuba Diving in St. Maarten
Learn to scuba dive in St. Maarten during this PADI Discover Scuba course under the supervision of your PADI dive master.
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Discover Scuba Diving in St. Maarten

Learn to scuba dive in St. Maarten during this PADI Discover Scuba course under the supervision of your PADI dive master.
St. Maarten
Everyday
1 hour, 30 mins See schedule
English, Spanish, French
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$80 per person
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  • Start your diving career in St. Maarten during your vacation with a short Discover Scuba Diving course
  • Meet your PADI instructor in Simpson Bay (Pelican) who will walk you through the basics
  • Enjoy a short and entertaining introduction into scuba diving and try out your gear
  • Put your new skills into practice at a shallow reef only 15 feet (5 meters) deep alongside your PADI-instructor
  • If you fell in love with diving, sign up for the complete Open Water course upon your return
Reserve your spot for only $1 per person!
We know you don't like spending a lot of money upfront. So instead of paying the full amount, you can secure your spot for only $1 and pay the rest at the check-in. And the best part? Even this small deposit is fully refundable if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance! See prices and schedule.
This activity is available to both hotel and villa guests as well as to cruise ship passengers.
Important On cruise ship days, thousands of people are looking to do activities and tours sell out weeks or even months in advance. Secure your spot now and if you change your mind, you can still cancel for a full refund 24 hours before the start.
Kids friendly
10+ years
Guided tour
Mobile voucher accepted
Good to Know: No previous experience necessary.
4.5
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Based on 11 reviews
wpanman1
January 08
Brought my 12 year old for her first dive here. People were great and super helpful in getting her comfortable. I am already certified so it was fun to get her ...
January 08
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Description

If you ever dreamed of discovering the underwater world, the Discover Scuba Dive is your perfect chance to get a first hand experience on this magical outdoor activity.


The first part of your PADI Discover Scuba Diving course is all about equipment: learn what gear you need to scuba dive, and how to use it to move around underwater. You will learn how to use your gear and breath underwater on the beach in waist deep water.


Once you feel comfortable and confident, you will slowly swim descend and discover the nearby reef only 15 feet (5 meters) deep. You will dive alongside your PADI-certified instructor, and start exploring the vivid colors and wildlife of the Caribbean's marine world. While Discover Scuba Diving is not a scuba certification course, it’s the perfect chance to see if scuba diving is a good fit for you, and could be the very first step in a lifetime of scuba diving around the world.


You can get credit for this program if you decide to continue diving. This experience can count towards a PADI Scuba Diver or Open water Diver certification – putting you a step ahead when you decide to go for it!

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Additional information
Price includes
  • Oral introduction
  • Practice in waist deep water
  • Reef dive at 15 ft / 5 m
  • All gear and equipment
What to bring
  • Swimwear, sunscreen, towel
Good to know
  • Minimum age: 10 years
  • You must be able to swim
  • You must be in good health
Flexible cancellation policy
  • Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the commencement of the activity, no refund after.
  • Full refund if cruise ship does not dock in time or does not dock at all and tour is missed.
  • Full refund if supplier cancels the tour.
  • If there is no specific check-in time then booking must be cancelled at least 24 hours before tour day.
  • No refund if you don’t show up for the activity or if it starts with a pick up and you miss it.
  • Supplier gets to decide if the weather is good enough to run the tour.
  • In case of a dispute, Twistour has the final word in deciding the amount of refund.
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Try some other activities in St. Maarten
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|Maho Beach|Happy Bay|Orient Beach|Long Bay|Mullet Bay|Grand Case Beach|Bay Rouge|Great Bay|Little Bay|Simpson Bay
Snorkeling
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Landmarks
|Marigot market|Fort St. Louis in Marigot|Front Street in Philipsburg|Simpson Bay Lagoon|Fort Amsterdam|Harold Jack Hill|Sentry Hill|Boardwalk in Philipsburg|Courthouse in Philipsburg
Attractions
|Guavaberry Emporium|Yoda Guy Museum|Loterie Farm|Tijon Perfumery|Seaside Nature Park|Emilio Wilson Museum|Rockland Estate|Amsterdam Cheese and Liqueur Factory
Towns
|Philipsburg|Marigot|Grand Case|Oyster Bay|Simpson Bay
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|Anguilla day trips|St. Barts day trips|Horseback riding|Sunset tours|Island tours|Boat tours|Ziplining
Instructions
  1. Click on the Book now button and choose the date and amount of tickets
  2. Proceed and fill in your billing details
  3. Pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal
  4. You will receive your voucher via email or you can download it from this site in your Tickets submenu
  5. On the day of the activity, follow the instructions in your voucher to the check-in location
  1. Go to the reserve your spot section on this page and choose the date and amount of tickets
  2. Click on the Book now button and fill in your billing details
  3. Pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or PayPal
  4. You will receive your voucher via email or you can download it from this site in your Tickets submenu
  5. On the day of the activity, follow the instructions in your voucher to the check-in location
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Check-in location
Check-in is at our office in Pelican close to the big dock. Park your car by Hollywood Casino and follow the signs down to the marina. If you come from Simpson Bay or Cole Bay, turn up by the Burger King and follow the road until you see the casino on your left.
Free parking available nearby
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wpanman1(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
January 08, 2019
Brought my 12 year old for her first dive here. People were great and super helpful in getting her comfortable. I am already certified so it was fun to get her into the water
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William K(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
July 13, 2018
The staff was great and friendly. We got tons of attention. My daughter is 14 and this was her first dive, and Damien took such great care of her. He made sure she was watched like a hawk and educated her well on all the basics. The water was beautiful, the ride out to the dive spot breathtaking, and everything was organized. Not one bad thing to say. I highly recommend this trip.
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David C(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
March 27, 2018
scuba diving with the team from Aqua Marina was once again great.. as all good divers know after a storm Like Irma the diving isn't always the greatest. however Damion our Dive Master, and Swanie our boat captain made our dive experience great. You can't ask for a better day then to be on the dive boat with friends like them.
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Mark W(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
January 19, 2018
This outfit was amazing. My wife was hesitant to explore scuba but once in the ocean the dive master focused on helping my wife. She had such a great time she has become PADI certified!
Eric P
Eric P(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
August 16, 2017
the place was hard to find, had to take 2 taxis because the first dropped us off at the wrong dive shop. Other then that it was great, my kids loved it said it was teh best thing they've ever done. staff was fantastic. Gave them a tip to drop me off back at the cruise ship instead of doing a land taxi. was so much shorter. There was a lot to see at the dive.
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joantoben3(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
July 21, 2017
We were very nervous for our first dive but the instructor immediately calmed those fears. We were throughly instructed on land and prior to the dive and felt comfortable once we started the dive. Saw lots of fish and dove at the marine park in Little Bay. Would definitely do again!
knameche
knameche(*)(*)(*)(*)(*)Recommended
November 28, 2016
If you have ever thought about scuba diving, I highly recommend this activity. The instructor is personable. The instruction very clear and easy to follow. And you actually get to do an open water dive. It's a great way to see if you want to get certified for scuba, and counts toward that certificat
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It's was very informative, great ,calm instructors. It's for everyone , even though you think you can't do it
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great time instructor was very safe and helpful had a blast
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Andrew M
Andrew M(*)( )( )( )( )
January 14, 2016
Gave this as a Christmas gift to my son and his finance. It was a beautiful day, they told me. Pool experience was great. They got into the ocean and visablility was zero. That was a costly gift to see nothing. Vendor did not tell them ahead of time and no alternate dates were offered, not even a come on back and snorkel with us. Definitely wouldn't recommend and we are in st Maarten every year.