CERTIFIED DIVERS
GUIDED SCUBA DIVING TOURS
(SIX DIVER MAXIMUM)
GUIDED BOAT DIVES
2-Tank Boat Dives are available to all Certified Open Water divers 12 years and older. 1-Tank Boat Dives are also available, and take into account the depth restrictions for certified divers aged 10 – 11 years old, as well as uncertified student divers. All certified divers age 10 – 15 must be accompanied by an adult on the boat. If you prefer to dive in the morning to accompany a junior diver or student, you can book the morning boat as a Private Charter instead. All Boat Dives require at least one logged dive in the past 2 years. A Guided Shore Dive at the Frederiksted Pier is the perfect way to meet this requirement before your boat dive. Do you prefer to have the boat all to yourself? You may prefer a Private Charters instead. Please call or email us to discuss Boat Diving options.
Dive sites are chosen on the day of your trip, depending on the prevailing conditions and taking into account any requests. We have over 30 sites to choose from along the western shore of St Croix, including popular shipwrecks, deep and shallow reefs, as well as spectacular underwater structures. All of our dive sites are less than 15 minutes from the boat dock at the Frederiksted Pier. Our crew is great at choosing dive sites that will work for everyone! All boat dives include drinking water, as well as fruit and cookies as a light refreshment during the surface interval between dives. Keep in mind that we need 48 hour notice to blend Nitrox. You will be able to reserve Nitrox as an optional upgrade before checkout when you book online.
MULTIPLE BOAT DIVES
Our 2-Tank Boat Dives let you experience two different dive sites on a single boat trip, but if you are interested in more than a single boat trip you can book some of our most popular boat combos, such as two morning boats (for a total of 4 dives), or a morning and afternoon boat together (for a total of either 3 or 4 dives). If you are interested in booking three morning boats or more, please scroll down to book a Dive Package.
BOAT & SHORE COMBOS
You can also book shore dives before or after your boat dives. Do you want to add a guided pier dive, night dive, or wall dive a day or two after your morning boat? Or maybe you would prefer a “check out” dive at the pier the day before your boat dive? You can use the links below to book one, two, or all three of our shore dive options along with a boat dive. If you can’t find the options you want, just call or email us to discuss your preferred schedule.
GUIDED DIVE PACKAGES
Our dive packages discount boat dives when you sign up for three or more 2-tank boats. In addition, you will receive a discount when you add on afternoon 1-tank boat dives or 1-tank night dives at the pier to your reservation. Booking a dive package also grants you complimentary 24-hour air tank and weight rentals on the day of each morning boat dive. Many divers love to use this option for unguided shore dives at the pier after their morning dives with us. You can dive the pier multiple times and see different creatures on each dive! If you are renting a BCD and regulator from us, we will prorate the rental charge on each day you choose to use the rental gear after your boat dives. However, normal rental costs will apply to any non-dive package days.
DIVE PACKAGE COMBOS
You also have the option of adding a guided shore dive to your package. Has it been a few years since your last dive trip? No problem! Just schedule a Refresher Dive or Guided Shore Dive the day before your Dive Package starts. If you don’t see the Dive Package you’re looking for? Maybe you need more than seven days, or a mix of morning and afternoon boats, or you might want to add Dive Training to your Package? Please call or email us to book a Custom Package.
PRIVATE SCUBA CHARTER
Do you prefer a more personal experience with just your friends and family? Our Private Charters have become an increasingly popular option. We offer both 1-tank and 2-tank private charters for up to a maximum of 6 guests in the morning or afternoon. You can also charter a 1-tank night dive to witness the nocturnal critters found at the very end of the pier, the Butler Bay wrecks, or one of our many West End reefs. If you don’t feel like hauling your gear, all charter guests are welcome to use complimentary rental gear at no additional cost.
Scuba Charters are also a great option for groups of divers and snorkelers who want to enjoy a day on the water all together. If you are interested in multiple charters, additional boat and shore dives, or adding any scuba instruction to your charter (such as Try Scuba or Open Water Referral), you can book a Custom Charter to add these options. We also offer private charters for non-diving activities. You can click this link for more details about our full range of Private Charters. If you still don’t see what you want, please call or email us to discuss options.
GUIDED SHORE DIVES
The colorful coral and sponge covered pillars of the Frederiksted Pier are one of the most popular attractions in St Croix! While diving under the 1,526 foot long pier, you will uncover hidden treasures such as Anemones, Angelfish, Batfish, Eagle Rays, Moray Eels, Octopuses, Seahorses, and so much more! This dive is considered a photographer’s paradise and is informally separated into three sections, each worth its own dive. You can explore the Shallow Pier from shore, the End of the Pier with a long kick from shore (but is more enjoyable from our boat), and Tres Amigos, which is the very end of the pier extension that terminates in 90′. While the Frederiksted Pier is amazing in the daytime, it is even more impressive as a Night Dive. We highly recommend experiencing both!
The Frederiksted Pier is an unforgettable dive site, but keep in mind that Homeland Security prohibits all swimming, snorkeling, or scuba diving at the pier while a cruise ship is in port. You can click this link to check the arrival schedule at the Frederiksted Pier.
Some of our divers ask about guided dives at the Cane Bay Wall. This North Shore dive site is about a 30 minute drive from our shop, and due to local laws, divers need to provide their own transportation. After a long surface kick (about the length of two football fields), you will descend to dive the wall in search of sharks and sea turtles at a 100 foot depth. There is a 2 diver minimum and Advanced Certification is highly recommended. Depending on any openings in our regular schedule, a Guided Wall Dive may be available as an add-on shore dive to your Dive Package. Please call or email us to discuss options.
SHORE DIVE COMBOS
We also offer combos for our most popular shore dives. If you would like a 2-tank dive at the pier, or if you would like to experience the difference in sea life between day and night, we gotcha covered! You can also add a wall dive to your reservation if you schedule the pier dive first. There is also an option to add any of these shore dives to your boat diving reservation by using the links in the Boat Diving or Dive Package section above. Please contact us if you have any different shore diving questions!
SCUBA SKILLS UPDATE
If you haven’t been diving recently, or on a regular basis, we highly recommend that you complete a SSI Scuba Skills Update prior to any boat dives. This will allow you to refresh important dive safety concepts alongside one of our awesome instructors, such as dive planning essentials, buoyancy skills, and stress management. Afterwards, you’ll be a confident and knowledgeable diver ready to jump right back into the underwater world!
The first step is to make a reservation with us for your half day in-water training session. Next we’ll send you instructions to register for the online course which must be completed prior to arrival. Click here to get started by creating your MySSI student profile! Complimentary rental gear is provided if needed and a guided dive is included as part of your 1-tank refresher at the world famous pier.
REFRESHER & BOAT COMBOS
Are you planning on joining any of our guided boat dives after your refresher? Or are you traveling with a group on a dive package but haven’t been diving recently? You might be interested in one of our refresher combos. If you don’t see what you need, or have any questions, please call or email us.
WHY CHOOSE NEP2UNE:
- Small Groups – Six Diver Maximum
- Personal Service from Experienced Divemasters
- No Charge for Computers on Boat Dives
- $10 Rental Gear on Guided Dives
Our guided dives include tanks & weights with a flat $10 charge per dive for whatever rental gear you need, up to and including a BCD, regulator, mask, fins, and wetsuit.
PREREQUSITES:
- Open Water Certification
- General Good Health & Fitness
- 2-Tank Boats: Age 12 or Older with Logged Dive in Past 2 Years
- All Boats: Adult Must Accompany Diver Age 10 – 15
- Nitrox Upgrade: Nitrox Certification
Let us know if you have any questions about diving with us. Answers are just a phone call or email away!
