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Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Christiansted

The top 4 dive and snorkel sites in Christiansted, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Christiansted guide

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4 sites, ranked by diver reviews
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Cane Bay

4.7(13 reviews)USVI, St. Croix, Caribbean

Cane Bay is one of the nicest shore diving spots on the island: lots of parking, a scuba shop, a restaurant, and a beautiful beach perfect for off-gassing. Make sure the conditions are favorable for safe diving before you enter the water. Ocean swells here can cause a formidable rip tide, so ask around for some professional advice. On highway 80 (the North Shore Road), you can't miss the long stretch of beach and the restaurant just across the street.

BeginnerMax depth 65 ftShore entry
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Salt River West Wall

3.0(1 review)Virgin Islands, Saint Croix Island

Salt River West Wall is a 3.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Virgin Islands, Saint Croix Island which is accessible from shore based on 1 ratings.

BeginnerMax depth 60 ftBoat entry
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String of Pearls

No reviews yetVirgin Islands, Saint Croix Island

String of Pearls is a night dive best done on Waxing Crescent, New Moon or Waning Crescent (or on a cloudy night). The string of Pearls are actually shrimp that bioluminesce when mating, giving the appearance of a string of pearls flashing from the bottom up to about 2 feet. The dive typically starts as a night dive exploring the reef and active marine life, then proceeds to a sandy bottom area where all divers turn off all lights, Within a minute, you will see the "string of pearls" start lighting up. If you try to focus farther out, it almost looks like twinkling stars in the night sky.

IntermediateMax depth 35.1 ftBoat entry
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Swirling Reef of Death

No reviews yetChristiansted, USVI

Despite the name (which we'll explain below) this is a very tame and beautiful tropical reef. The mooring is in 35' of water and sits on a sandy bottom. There are a lot large patch reefs with plenty of fish and other creatures. So the name, years ago there were a couple of 13 year old divers on the boat. They though the name of the dive site, Dan's Reef, was "lame, nobody will remember that", so they were challenged to come up with a better name. You've gotta admit that a t-shirt that says "I survived the swirling reef of death" sells better than "I survived Dan's Reef".

Max depth 35 ft
Snorkeling & Scuba Map of Christiansted: numbered map of the top 3 dive and snorkel sites, with ratings
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Top dive shops in Christiansted

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Sweet Bottom Dive Center
4.8 (99) · Kingshill
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St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures
4.8 (70) · Christiansted
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Dive Experience, Inc.
4.7 (35) · Christiansted
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Christiansted diving guide

Ready to check out the best sites in Christiansted for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 4 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best snorkeling for beginners in Christiansted?

The top-rated beginner sites are Cane Bay (4.7 from 13 reviews) and Salt River West Wall (3.0 from 1 review).

Are there dive shops in Christiansted?

Zentacle lists 3 dive shops in Christiansted. The top-rated are Sweet Bottom Dive Center (4.8 from 99 reviews) and St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures (4.8 from 70 reviews).