The best thing about memories...
IS MAKING THEM
We saw these at SURF Expo and couldn’t wait to get them in our stores!
So cute and the clips are strong! Boat hair meets its match with these adorable hair clips from Haven.
Stop by and check out all of the styles today!
#divebvi #britishvirginislands #shoplocalBVI #havenhairclips #virgingorda
🪼 FRIDAY FUNNY: To Pee or Not to Pee… That Is NOT the Question! 😂💦
Picture this: You’re enjoying a beautiful day in the BVI, swimming in crystal-clear Caribbean waters, when suddenly… ZAP! ⚡ You’ve been stung by a jellyfish!
And here comes that ONE friend who proudly announces, “Don’t worry, I’ll pee on it!” 😳
🚫 STOP RIGHT THERE, CAPTAIN PEE PEE! 🚫
Despite what you’ve seen in movies, peeing on a jellyfish sting is NOT the solution! In fact, urine can actually trigger more stinging cells to release their venom. Talk about adding insult to injury! 🤦♂️
🐠 Here’s what you SHOULD do:
✅ Get out of the water and stay calm.
✅ Rinse with seawater, NOT fresh water, which can trigger additional stinging.
✅ Carefully remove visible tentacles using tweezers, not bare fingers.
✅ Soak in hot (not scalding) water for 20–45 minutes to help relieve pain.
✅ Seek medical attention for severe symptoms, extensive stings, or uncertainty about the jellyfish species.
⚠️ First aid can vary by jellyfish species, so follow local medical guidance. Vinegar helps with certain species but can make other stings worse.
🌴 The moral of the story?
At Dive BVI, we believe in making a splash… just NOT that kind of splash! 💦🤣
Save the pee for the potty, and leave the jellyfish first aid to the pros! 🪼
Happy Friday from your Dive BVI crew! 🤿💙
#FridayFunny #DiveBVI #JellyfishSting #OceanSafety #NoPeePlease
Because eventually they make you get out of the water. 😏
But nobody said you have to leave Dive BVI behind.
Stop by the shop for Dive BVI gear, beach essentials and a few things that might make the trip home with you. 🌴
Fair warning: wearing Dive BVI gear back home has been known to cause spontaneous thoughts of warm water, palm trees and booking another flight to the BVI. 🤿✈️
Shop local. Shop happy.
#DiveBVI #BVI #BritishVirginIslands #DiveGear #ScubaLife
Every diver has a first dive. 🤿
And it usually starts somewhere just like this.
Learning the basics in calm, comfortable water gives new divers time to breathe, practice and discover something pretty amazing:
You really can breathe underwater.
If scuba has always been on your vacation bucket list, maybe this is the trip you finally try it. 💙
No experience? That’s exactly where everyone starts.
#DiveBVI #TryScuba #LearnToDive #ScubaDiving #VirginGordaVillage
⚓️🌴 A LEGEND TURNS 50! 🌴⚓️
Some people turn 50 quietly.
Captain Jeff is not some people. 😎
Today, we’re raising a glass (or two 🍹) to 50 YEARS of the man, the myth, the BVI legend — CAPTAIN JEFF! 🎉
He’s logged the sea miles. He’s found the dive sites. He’s weathered the storms. He’s told the stories. And somehow… the stories keep getting better every year. 😂
If you’ve spent a day on the water with Captain Jeff, chances are you came back with a great memory, a good story, and maybe a story that’s better left on the boat. 🤫🌊
For 50 years, Jeff has been perfecting the art of adventure — and we think he’s finally getting the hang of it.
So from all of us at Dive BVI, HAPPY 50TH to one of the true characters of the Caribbean.
🥂 Here’s to Captain Jeff: 50 years young, forever salty, and officially LEGENDARY.
Drop your favorite Captain Jeff story—or your birthday wishes—in the comments! 👇
#DiveBVI #CaptainJeffTexas #TheLegendTurns50 #FiftyAndSalty #BVILegend
We are ready. Are you? 🚤🤿
Tomorrow is a big day: Our Scrub Island Resort location is reopening October 15, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back. We will be cleaning, restocking and getting ready for a busy season of diving, snorkeling, island hopping and more!
Boats ready. Gear ready. Crew ready.
All that’s missing is you. 💙
Here’s to another season of bubbles, boat rides and BVI adventures.
#DiveBVI #ScrubIsland #BritishVirginIslands #BVI #BVIDiving
Oh, 1985. You were magnificent. 😎
The hair.
The acid-wash denim.
The high-tops.
The colors.
And, of course, Dive BVI. 💙
We’ve been introducing people to the underwater world of the British Virgin Islands for more than 50 years—and photos like this are a pretty great reminder of just how much history there is behind the Dive BVI name.
📸 Bringing back the 80s!
Now we need to know: who remembers Dive BVI in the ’80s?
Bonus points if you have a photo. 👇
#DiveBVI #Throwback #1985 #BVIHistory #BritishVirginIslands ScubaHistory
Friday mood: out of office. WAY out of office. 🤿😂
There’s something about being underwater that makes the rest of the world disappear for a little while.
No emails. No traffic. No notifications.
Just bubbles, blue water and your dive buddy.
Who are you bringing diving in the BVI? Tag them below. 👇
#DiveBVI #FridayFeeling #DiveBuddy #ScubaLife #BVIDiving
The BVI looks pretty spectacular above the water.
Then you go below. 🤿💙
Colorful reefs, curious fish, coral formations and something different around every corner—that’s why we never get tired of showing people our backyard.
Already a diver? Come explore it with us.
Never tried diving? We can fix that too. 😉
#DiveBVI #ScubaBVI #ScubaDiving #BVIDiving #BritishVirginIslands
Some Mondays just look better in the BVI. 🌴☀️
Warm Caribbean water, island views, and a whole underwater world waiting just below the surface.
Whether you’re coming to dive, snorkel, explore the islands—or simply slow down for a while—we’ll see you in paradise. 🌊
What’s first on your BVI list when you get here?
#DiveBVI #BritishVirginIslands #BVI #VirginGorda #islandsunsets
🌊 World Animal Day | October 4 🦈
Today, we celebrate the incredible animals that make our oceans—and the British Virgin Islands—so extraordinary.
From graceful sea turtles and curious reef fish to rays, sharks, and the tiniest creatures tucked among the coral, every animal has an important place in our underwater world. 💙
At Dive BVI, we believe the best encounters happen when we enter their world with respect. Observe, don’t disturb. Give wildlife space. Protect their habitats. And always leave the ocean better than you found it.
This World Animal Day, we’re celebrating the wild neighbors who make every dive an adventure—and reminding ourselves that different animals share the same ocean and the same home.
🐢 Protect their habitats.
🦈 Respect their space.
🪸 Keep our oceans thriving.
Explore. Discover. Belong.
#WorldAnimalDay #DiveBVI #BritishVirginIslands #OceanConservation #BVIscubadiving
🏝️🐬October is here, and Dive BVI is ready to welcome you back! 🤿 🦈
We’re open at our two incredible BVI locations this month:
📍 Scrub Island
Reopening October 15th
Open Sunday–Friday
📍 Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour
Open Now: Monday–Saturday
Diving returns October 15th. Boats are refreshed, refurbished and ready!
Same incredible dives. Two amazing locations. Endless opportunities to explore the beautiful waters of the British Virgin Islands. 💙
Whether you’re returning for another underwater adventure or planning your first dive with us, we can’t wait to see you!
See you in the water and in the shops!
#DiveBVI #BritishVirginIslands #VirginGorda #ScubaDiving #ScrubIsland
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