A large portion of the National Park is underwater. Scuba diving is at its best. Divers will find plenty to love further off shore, where the conditions are usually calm with a variety of reefs and wreck sites just a short boat ride away.

Operators

Coral Bay Watersports. (Coral Bay, tel. 340-776-6850). Close to eastern tip of island and lesser frequented sites.

Cruz Bay Watersports. (Cruz Bay, tel. 340-776-6234/800-835-7730). Custom dive boats and packages available with villas, condos and private homes.

Low Key Watersports. (Wharfside Village, tel. 340-693-8999/800-835-7718). Dive tours, plus kayaking, sports fishing and snorkeling expeditions.

Snuba of St. John. (Trunk Bay, tel. 340-693-8063). Shallow water (20') dive system that's a cross between snorkeling and scuba diving. Ages 8 and up. Guided tours.

St. John Watersports. (Mongoose Junction, Cruz Bay, tel. 340-693-9841). Reef and wreck dives all around St. John.

Dive Sites

Carval Rock - This is an advanced dive due to currents. See dramatic rock formations loaded with corals and sponges from 20' to 80' deep.

Eagle Shoals - Off Coral Bay on St. John's southeast coast, this seldom-visited site (due to it's remote location) offers curious caves and exciting swim-throughs