Scuba Diving in British Virgin Islands

Explore 46 dive sites and 5 dive centres in British Virgin Islands. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

British Virgin Islands Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 46 dive sites, 5 dive centres, 504 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for British Virgin Islands

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in British Virgin Islands

The best months to dive in British Virgin Islands are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 26.9°C
  • February: Great, water 26.9°C
  • March: Great, water 26.9°C
  • April: Great, water 26.9°C
  • May: Great, water 26.9°C
  • June: Great, water 26.9°C
  • July: Great, water 26.9°C
  • August: Great, water 26.9°C
  • September: Great, water 26.9°C
  • October: Great, water 26.9°C
  • November: Great, water 26.9°C
  • December: Great, water 26.9°C

Recommended Packing List for British Virgin Islands

Based on average water temperature of 26.9°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions