St Maarten Scuba Diving for Certified Divers
Overview
St Maarten has a wealth of dive sites to explore with many wrecks and reefs for PADI certified scuba divers to enjoy. Dive into the warm and inviting waters where you’ll find an abundance of marine life at your fingertips. Whether you are newly certified or have plenty of dives tucked under your weight belt, you’ll be mesmerized by the undersea wonders of the calm Caribbean. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring personalized attention from your expert diving guide.
What's Included
- All necessary scuba gear
- Beverages (water, juice, soda)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Billy Folly Road
Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
On this 2 tank dive tour, we will explore 1 reef and 1 wreck dive or 2 reef dives, depending on weather or other conditions. One of the wrecks you might see is the Proselyte, which sank in 1801. The reef life is plentiful including: lobster, turtles, sponges, sea fans, sharks and reef fish.
We require information pertaining to your diving experience: date of your last diving, number of dives done since certification and your gear requirements (BCD szie, fin size, weights) Please send us a message once you have booked.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- To book this dive, your last diving should have been in the past 12 months. If it's been longer than that since your last dive, please ask your local dive shop about a refresher course beforehand. We will need information regarding your diving skill level & gear needs to confirm the booking.
- You must have a minimum certification of Open Water to join this dive. You will need your certification card at check in.
- If you are newly certified and have not been diving since certification, it is recommend you do a refresher dive before joining this dive
- Minimum age is 16 years; under 18 years old MUST have parent's signed permission to participate
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
- Not recommended for cruise passengers. Ship & shore time vary in the winter months. It's usually hard to make it on time for our 8:30am check in
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-3324DBLSCUBA
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Participants in the St Maarten Scuba Diving for Certified Divers cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All necessary scuba gear.
- Beverages (water, juice, soda).
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 16. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the St Maarten Scuba Diving for Certified Divers is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St Maarten Scuba Diving for Certified Divers will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All necessary scuba gear
- Beverages (water, juice, soda)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- To book this dive, your last diving should have been in the past 12 months. If it's been longer than that since your last dive, please ask your local dive shop about a refresher course beforehand. We will need information regarding your diving skill level & gear needs to confirm the booking.
- You must have a minimum certification of Open Water to join this dive. You will need your certification card at check in.
- If you are newly certified and have not been diving since certification, it is recommend you do a refresher dive before joining this dive
- Minimum age is 16 years; under 18 years old MUST have parent's signed permission to participate
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time.
- Not recommended for cruise passengers. Ship & shore time vary in the winter months. It's usually hard to make it on time for our 8:30am check in
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
