Scuba Diving in US Virgin Islands

Explore 49 dive sites and 11 dive centres in US Virgin Islands. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

US Virgin Islands Diving at a Glance

2 dive regions, 49 dive sites, 11 dive centres, 553 marine species recorded.

Best Time to Dive in US Virgin Islands

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

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 27.1°C
  • February: Great, water 27.1°C
  • March: Great, water 27.1°C
  • April: Great, water 27.1°C
  • May: Great, water 27.1°C
  • June: Great, water 27.1°C
  • July: Great, water 27.1°C
  • August: Great, water 27.1°C
  • September: Great, water 27.1°C
  • October: Great, water 27.1°C
  • November: Great, water 27.1°C
  • December: Great, water 27.1°C

Recommended Packing List for US Virgin Islands

Based on average water temperature of 27.1°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