St Thomas Diving...Been There? Like it? Wanna Go?
#1
Posted 05 April 2009 - 09:02 AM
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#2
Posted 05 April 2009 - 09:14 AM
If you can't eat it or play with it,
Just pee on it and walk away.
#3 Guest_PlatypusMan_*
Posted 05 April 2009 - 09:53 AM
I remember it as being quite pleasant, but the time constraint of a cruise ship schedule was always looming in the background.
Would I go back? Yup.
I believe that if it were possible to dive there in an unhurried fashion it would be an even better experience.
PPM
#4
Posted 05 April 2009 - 06:00 PM
#5
Posted 05 April 2009 - 06:05 PM
I went last summer (end of June, first part of July) as cruise stop and had two really nice, easy dives with the great folks at www.stthomasdivingclub.com. The weather wasn't the greatest - some clouds and earlier rain made viz not so great, but other than that, no complaints. The folks knew the area, the history and creatures very well. I had a friendly run-in with a nurse shark at the old navy barges and learned how to spot rays hiding under the sand. I wish I had more time to spend there exploring the island itself and would go back if ya'll planned a trip there.Has anyone been diving in St Thomas? Did you like it? Love it? Why or why not? Where did you stay/dive? Would you go again? Anyone up for going?
Let us know what you think about this great dive destination!
#6
Posted 05 April 2009 - 06:39 PM
OH!! BOY, I am IN on this one. I have always wanted to go to the Bahamas (mispell sorry).
With respect, St Thomas is part of the USVI ( US Virgin Islands)----- NO PASSPORT REQUIRED......Diving maybe better on St Croix or St. Johns but both have less of a tourism intrastucture. I'd be interested in more details location and timeframe
#7
Posted 27 May 2009 - 01:04 PM
OH!! BOY, I am IN on this one. I have always wanted to go to the Bahamas (mispell sorry).
With respect, St Thomas is part of the USVI ( US Virgin Islands)----- NO PASSPORT REQUIRED......Diving maybe better on St Croix or St. Johns but both have less of a tourism intrastucture. I'd be interested in more details location and timeframe
The last geography class was 4th grade, so forgive me. And that was many Moons ago . COOL thanks for the info. I guess I should have stated the USVI.
#8
Posted 27 May 2009 - 02:50 PM
#9
Posted 27 May 2009 - 03:41 PM
I also dove all over St Croix and had a much better time. Plenty of life and great pier dives with all of the small critters you could think of. Really nice beach dives too. I cant think of the name right now but had a great time. Tool an excursion to the other side "Fredrickstead" for the big pier but dive mostly on the "Christianstead" side........zach
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#10
Posted 11 October 2009 - 06:36 PM
I went last summer (end of June, first part of July) as cruise stop and had two really nice, easy dives with the great folks at www.stthomasdivingclub.com. The weather wasn't the greatest - some clouds and earlier rain made viz not so great, but other than that, no complaints. The folks knew the area, the history and creatures very well. I had a friendly run-in with a nurse shark at the old navy barges and learned how to spot rays hiding under the sand. I wish I had more time to spend there exploring the island itself and would go back if ya'll planned a trip there.Has anyone been diving in St Thomas? Did you like it? Love it? Why or why not? Where did you stay/dive? Would you go again? Anyone up for going?
Let us know what you think about this great dive destination!
Sara,I am a new memeber here.I was in St Thomas in July for a week.i Dove with a great shop BlueIsland Divers,which is in Crown Bay..Yes,the Navybarges,the Kennedy,The Shoal etc.Water temp was great,Vis 50'+,depending on currents. I saw a few Barracuda & Lobster.Food,people etc were friendly.Stayed at the BestWestern.Have fun.
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#11
Posted 29 October 2009 - 01:11 PM
#12
Posted 29 October 2009 - 01:26 PM
I'm heading to St Thomas and sailing a catamaran around the BVI's for Thanksgiving week with family/ friends (still a little space left!). I can only dive once each day according to the captain (logistics of tank refills). I'll be sticking around somewhere in the area for the next week for "proper diving" and report back what I find.
I wish the $$ was available.No Pressure,The shop As I mentioned in my comment to see is Blue Island Divers,They are located in Crown Bay.See Tony boat capt. or T J the owner. I think their rates are good & the sites were just as nice.Any other ???'s.ask away. Greg@ihpil
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#13
Posted 27 December 2009 - 02:04 AM
I'm heading to St Thomas and sailing a catamaran around the BVI's for Thanksgiving week with family/ friends (still a little space left!). I can only dive once each day according to the captain (logistics of tank refills). I'll be sticking around somewhere in the area for the next week for "proper diving" and report back what I find.
Are you back yet??? I am looking for a place to go this year and had these islands in mind. How was the trip????
If you can't eat it or play with it,
Just pee on it and walk away.
#14
Posted 27 December 2009 - 09:03 AM
I'm heading to St Thomas and sailing a catamaran around the BVI's for Thanksgiving week with family/ friends (still a little space left!). I can only dive once each day according to the captain (logistics of tank refills). I'll be sticking around somewhere in the area for the next week for "proper diving" and report back what I find.
Are you back yet??? I am looking for a place to go this year and had these islands in mind. How was the trip????
Hey, for asking, yeah I was back,back in July . I had posted sommewhat of a report after I returned.I did alot of Wreck Diving.I worked with Blue Island Divers,they are in Crown Bay.Nice shop. Reasonable on prices. i would go back in a heart beat,stayed at the Best Western.The meals at the locals is where the food gets expensive.I did just return from the Mayan area of Mexico.Did the Cenotes.Awesome!!! Anyway ,if you have aspecific ?,ask away.
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#15
Posted 27 December 2009 - 09:10 AM
St. John has the prettiest beaches and nice snorkelling but is the most expensive of the three islands. St. Croix has the best diving and you can find some great deals on hotels & diving, and St. Thomas is known for shopping and being overcrowded (and lots of litter on the ground when I was there....I hope they've fixed that problem!).
You can fly to San Juan PR and then straight to St. Croix, too. I rented a car while there, did my boat diving with SCUBA (St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures) which is a great dive op, and they GAVE me, at no extra cost, full tanks to do afternoon shore diving with. It's quite a surface kick out to the reef from shore, but worth it! The west end pier dive at night is awesome!
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