Try Scuba Diving in the BVI
Your First Breath Underwater Starts Here!
Never scuba dived before? No problem!
Imagine floating weightlessly above a beautiful Caribbean reef, surrounded by colorful fish, with a whole new world waiting to be discovered.
With our Try Scuba Diving BVI experience, you don’t need previous diving experience or scuba certification. Just bring your sense of adventure!
Our friendly, professional instructors will guide you through every step, helping you become comfortable with the equipment before introducing you to the incredible underwater world of the British Virgin Islands.
Your underwater adventure is waiting!
Try Scuba Diving — From $200 per person
- No previous scuba certification required
- Ages 10 and older
- Professional instructor supervision
- Available from Virgin Gorda and Scrub Island
Three Easy Steps to Your First Dive
1. Learn the Basics
Your adventure begins with a friendly introduction to scuba diving.
Your instructor will explain how the equipment works, how to breathe underwater, and the essential skills you’ll use during your experience.
No complicated classroom sessions. Just the important information you need to get started.
2. Get Comfortable in the Water
Now comes the exciting part—your first breaths underwater!
In shallow, controlled water, your instructor will help you become familiar with the equipment and practice a few essential scuba skills.
You’ll have time to get comfortable and ask questions before continuing to your dive.
3. Explore a Beautiful BVI Reef
You’re ready for your underwater adventure!
Accompanied by your instructor, you’ll explore a shallow Caribbean reef and experience the incredible feeling of breathing underwater.
Discover colorful reef fish, fascinating marine life and a world most visitors only see from the surface.
And who knows? This might be the beginning of a lifelong love of diving!
Two Ways to Discover Scuba
Try Scuba Diving — Reef Experience
From $200 per person | Ages 10+
Ready to take your first underwater adventure into the Caribbean Sea?
Our SSI Basic Diver experience combines an introduction to scuba, shallow-water practice and a supervised dive on a beautiful BVI reef.
This is the experience for guests who want to discover the real underwater world!
Try Scuba — Pool Experience
From $175 per person | Ages 8+
Curious about scuba diving but not ready for an ocean dive?
Our pool introduction gives you the opportunity to experience breathing underwater and learn basic skills in a controlled environment.
A great introduction for younger adventurers and anyone who wants to see what scuba feels like.
Published pricing is subject to confirmation. Minimum booking requirements may apply.
Why Try Scuba Diving with Dive BVI?
Experience you can trust.
Dive BVI has been introducing visitors to the beautiful waters of the British Virgin Islands since 1975.
Our professional instructors love sharing the underwater world with new divers. We take the time to explain each step, answer your questions and help you develop confidence at your own pace.
With convenient locations at Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour and Scrub Island Resort, your first diving adventure is closer than you think.
The best part? You don’t need to spend your whole vacation earning a scuba certification to discover what lies beneath the surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be scuba certified?
Not at all! Try Scuba Diving is specifically designed for people who have never scuba dived before. Your experience takes place under the direct supervision of a professional instructor.
How old do I have to be?
The minimum age for our Try Scuba Diving reef experience is 10 years. Our pool-only Try Scuba experience is available for children ages 8 and older, subject to program requirements.
Do I need to be a good swimmer?
You should be comfortable in the water and able to meet the program’s swimming and safety requirements. Please speak with our team before booking if you have any concerns.
Is scuba diving safe for beginners?
Scuba diving involves inherent risks, which is why preparation, professional supervision and appropriate medical screening are essential. Our instructors teach you the necessary introductory skills and assess your readiness before proceeding to the dive.
Do I need to complete any paperwork?
Yes. Participants must complete the required SSI registration and medical screening before participating. Depending on your answers, physician approval may be required.
Can I continue learning after Try Scuba Diving?
Absolutely! If you fall in love with diving, your SSI Basic Diver experience can provide credit toward an SSI Open Water Diver certification when you continue your training within the applicable six-month period.
Where can I try scuba diving?
We offer Try Scuba Diving BVI experiences at Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour and Scrub Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands. Contact our team to confirm the program and schedule available at your preferred location.
Ready to Discover a Whole New World?
Your first underwater breath is something you’ll never forget.
Whether you’re visiting the BVI with family, celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a new adventure, Dive BVI would love to introduce you to the magic of scuba diving.
Come discover what you’ve been missing beneath the surface!
Questions? Call or WhatsApp +1 284-541-9818 or email info@divebvi.com.
Advance reservations and medical screening are required. Experiences are subject to availability, weather, sea conditions and instructor approval.
Our SSI Basic Diver program is available for anyone 10 years and older with the completion of the requirements of a Medical Questionnaire. Confirmation of a Try Scuba/Basic Diver reservation must be accompanied with the completed required Medical Questionnaire. You can also complete your portion of the Try Scuba/Basic Diver Form by clicking here and downloading/scanning to us.
Download the free MySSI App and have instant access to your digital Basic Diver certification card. This program gives you the opportunity to experience the underwater world, in a confined water and open water setting – without committing to a longer certification program. If you decide to become an Open Water Diver within six months of completing your Basic Diver program, your first open water dive will be credited as one of the required training dives.
You can also log your dives using the DiveLog feature in the MySSI App. Keep track of your Dive Buddies, equipment, and favorite dive sites…all in one place!
We offer this exciting program at both of our locations: Virgin Gorda and Scrub Island Resort.
