As the sun sets over St. Thomas, Aqua Marine Dive Center unlocks the mysteries of the night ocean. Join their sunset and night dive for an adventure filled with glowing reefs and nocturnal marine life that transforms your understanding of underwater beauty.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable in the water and have basic swimming skills.
Wildlife
History
The Virgin Islands have a long history of maritime activity, with sunken ships and wrecks dating back to the 1700s adding historical intrigue beneath the surface.
Conservation
Aqua Marine Dive Center emphasizes reef preservation through eco-friendly practices and education, ensuring the marine environment remains thriving for future divers.
Aqua Marine Dive Center
As the sun sets over St. Thomas, Aqua Marine Dive Center unlocks the mysteries of the night ocean. Join their sunset and night dive for an adventure filled with glowing reefs and nocturnal marine life that transforms your understanding of underwater beauty.
Aqua Marine Dive Center is a dive operator based in St. Thomas, VI, offering guided dives, certification courses, and private charters across the U.S. Virgin Islands. The center runs beginner experiences and full professional-level training, including Open Water Dive Certification, Scuba Diver Certification, Open Water Referral, Rescue Diver Certification, and an Instructor Development Course (IDC).
Instruction and guided trips are delivered by certified instructors and professional guides who lead shore and boat dives, including morning 2-tank dives, sunset and night dives, and pool-based introductions like Try Scuba and Intro to Snorkeling at Limetree Pool. Equipment is provided on certain programs; the Open Water Referral notes provided dive gear and a shorty wetsuit.
For customized outings, Aqua Marine operates a 42-foot custom boat for full-day private charters that include up to three dive or snorkel sites and a lunch stop at a floating restaurant. Short-format options suit limited schedules: the Scuba Diver Certification can be completed in one day, and the Try Scuba pool session runs about 1.5 hours.
The center emphasizes safe, enjoyable underwater experiences and teaches skills from basic breathing in confined water to advanced rescue techniques. Courses align with recognized certification standards and the operation offers both PADI and SSI certification pathways where noted. Aqua Marine Dive Center focuses on local marine environments around St. Thomas to create reliable, well-supported diving and snorkeling experiences for visitors and aspiring professionals. Courses span introductory pool sessions to instructor-level programs, providing clear progression from first dive to professional training.
Location
St Thomas, VI
Caribbean dive destination
Certifications
PADI & SSI
Courses from beginner to instructor
Tours Offered
11 Trips
Dives, courses, charters, snorkel
Private Charter
42-ft custom boat
Private full-day itineraries
Reserve a morning 2-tank trip, Try Scuba session, certification course, or a private full-day charter aboard a 42-foot custom boat.
Book in advance
Night dives are popular and require booking ahead to secure your spot and equipment.
Bring a flashlight
Though all gear is provided, carrying a backup light helps you see clearly in darker zones.
Follow your guide’s instructions
Guides ensure safety and highlight marine features, so listen carefully during the dive.
Maintain buoyancy control
Good buoyancy helps protect the reef and keeps your underwater experience smooth.
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm during night dives, especially in cooler months.
spring, summer, fall, winter
Underwater flashlight
A reliable light helps you see marine life and navigate darkened waters.
Surface signaling device
Useful to alert surface support if needed during the dive.
Booties and gloves
Additional insulation for colder water conditions.
winter