Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, and Day Trips from Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour
Dive Virgin Gorda with Dive BVI
Our flagship location since 1975.
Located at Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour in Spanish Town, Dive BVI is your gateway to some of the British Virgin Islands’ most memorable reefs, wrecks and underwater adventures. Virgin Gorda scuba diving is where we got our start and we love it!
Join us for morning and afternoon dives, explore the legendary RMS Rhone, try scuba for the first time, arrange a private charter, or stop by our full-service dive shop for equipment rentals, air and Nitrox fills, and everything you need for a day on or under the water.
Start Your Adventure
Whether you’re an experienced diver, returning to the water, or trying scuba for the first time, our Virgin Gorda team will help you find the right experience.
Certified Divers
Explore Virgin Gorda and the surrounding islands on our guided dive trips.
Our two-tank morning dives visit a variety of reefs, wrecks and dramatic underwater landscapes throughout the BVI. One-tank afternoon dives provide another opportunity to get underwater while leaving plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your day on Virgin Gorda.
Dive sites are selected based on weather, sea conditions and the experience of the divers aboard.
Try Scuba Diving
Never been scuba diving?
Our Try Scuba experience introduces you to the underwater world with guidance from a Dive BVI professional. You’ll learn the basics, become comfortable with the equipment and experience what it feels like to breathe underwater.
No previous scuba certification is required.
Private Dive & Snorkel Charters
Want the boat to yourself?
A private charter gives your family or group the flexibility to create a day around what you want to experience. Dive, snorkel, explore the islands, or combine activities for divers and non-divers aboard the same boat.
It’s one of the best ways to experience the BVI at your own pace.
Dive the RMS Rhone
One of the Caribbean’s legendary wreck dives is just a short boat ride away.
The RMS Rhone sank during a hurricane in 1867 and today rests beneath the clear waters near Salt Island. Over more than a century underwater, the wreck has become an extraordinary marine habitat and one of the signature diving experiences of the British Virgin Islands.
Dive BVI schedules dedicated Rhone trips that allow certified divers to explore different areas of this historic wreck.
Trip schedules and dive sites are always subject to weather and sea conditions.
Diving Since 1975
Dive BVI began right here at Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour in 1975.
More than 50 years later, Yacht Harbour remains our flagship location and home base for sharing the underwater world of the British Virgin Islands with divers from around the globe.
Our experienced dive professionals combine local knowledge with a commitment to personal service, safety and unforgettable days on the water.
Whether this is your first dive or your thousandth, we want you to leave with a deeper connection to the BVI. Come for the diving. Fall in love with the island.
50+ Years in the BVI • 10,000+ Certifications • Experienced Local Dive Team
Our Dive Boats
Your experience begins before you ever enter the water.
Dive BVI’s custom-designed dive boats are built for diving in the British Virgin Islands, with features designed to make your day comfortable and easy.
Enjoy shaded seating, freshwater showers, dedicated camera rinse areas, marine heads and changing areas while our crew takes care of the details.
Our boats are professionally maintained and operated by experienced crews who know these waters.
Visiting the BVI by Yacht? We’ll Bring the Diving to You
If you’re vacationing aboard a sailboat, catamaran or motor yacht, you don’t necessarily need to bring the whole crew back to the dive shop.
With Dive BVI Rendezvous Diving, we can arrange to meet your yacht and take the divers in your group out for a professionally guided dive while everyone else continues enjoying their day.
We can also help with scuba equipment rentals, tanks, air fills and Nitrox for qualified divers exploring the BVI by yacht.
Retail Therapy in our Virgin Gorda Scuba Diving Center
A little something for the water, the island, and the journey home.
Step into our Yacht Harbour shop and discover a carefully curated collection of dive and snorkel gear, island-ready apparel, sun essentials, accessories, and Dive BVI favorites.
Whether you need a new mask for tomorrow’s adventure, a rash guard or hat for a day on the water, or something special to remember the BVI, our team can help you find just the right thing.
From trusted dive brands like SCUBAPRO and everyday island essentials to exclusive Dive BVI apparel and gifts, it’s everything you need to dive in, island out, and take a little BVI home.
Equipment & Services
We offer scuba and snorkel equipment rentals, SCUBAPRO dive equipment, masks, fins and snorkels, along with air and Nitrox fills.
You’ll also find rash guards, sun protection, Dive BVI apparel, hats, sunglasses and other essentials for life on and around the water.
Air Fill — $10
Nitrox Fill — $15
Nitrox Available
Our Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour location is equipped with a Nuvair Membrane Nitrox system, producing our 32–34% house blend.
Enriched Air certification is required to dive with Nitrox.
Not Nitrox certified yet? Ask our team about completing your SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certification while you’re in the BVI.
ASK ABOUT NITROX CERTIFICATION
Find Us at Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour
Dive BVI is located inside Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour in Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, making us convenient for guests staying on Virgin Gorda as well as visitors arriving by yacht or ferry.
Current Hours: October = Mon – Sat 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Please contact us or check our current hours before visiting, as opening days and hours may vary seasonally.
Contact +1-284-541-9818 (also WhatsApp) or email info@divebvi.com to book your adventures today!
Dive BVI General Trip Information:
Morning dives: departure time is 8:30 am, return time around 1:00 – 1:30 pm
Afternoon dives: departure time is 2:30 pm, return time around 5:00 pm
Equipment: Scubapro Dive and Snorkel Equipment, professionally maintained and sanitized
Certification: required for certified-diver trips
Try Scuba: no certification required, minimum age is 10 years old
Day Trips: departure time is 9:00 am, return time around 4:45 – 5:00 pm
Minimum age: is 5 for Day Trips
Meeting point: Dive BVI shop in the VGYH Plaza
What to bring: swimsuit, certification card, sunscreen, dry bag, reusable water bottle
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be certified to scuba dive?
You’ll need a recognized scuba certification to participate in our certified-diver trips. If you’ve never been certified, our Try Scuba experience is a great way to discover diving under the supervision of a dive professional.
Do you provide scuba equipment?
Yes. Rental scuba equipment is available through our Yacht Harbour dive shop. If you have your own mask, computer or other favorite equipment, you’re welcome to bring it.
Can I dive the RMS Rhone from Virgin Gorda?
Yes. Dive BVI operates dedicated trips to the RMS Rhone. Schedules are subject to weather, sea conditions and availability, so contact us if diving the Rhone is a priority during your visit.
Do you offer Nitrox?
Yes. Nitrox is available from our Yacht Harbour location for Enriched Air certified divers.
Can divers and snorkelers go out together?
Depending on the trip and conditions, we can accommodate groups with different interests. For families and groups wanting maximum flexibility, a private charter is often the best option.
Can you pick us up from our charter yacht?
Ask us about Rendezvous Diving. We can arrange to meet charter-yacht guests at locations throughout the BVI depending on your itinerary, conditions and availability.
What should I bring?
Bring your certification card if you’re a certified diver, swimwear, sun protection and anything else you’d like for your day on the water. Our team can help with rental dive equipment.
Ready to Dive Virgin Gorda?
From colorful reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes to one of the Caribbean’s most famous wrecks, there’s a lot waiting beneath the surface.
Tell us what you’d like to experience and our Virgin Gorda team will help you plan your dives.
Dive BVI — Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour
Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda
British Virgin Islands
Setting the standard in Virgin Gorda Scuba Diving since 1975.
Dive BVI installed the first Nitrox Fill Station in the BVI!
Our Dive BVI – Yacht Harbour location houses a Nuvair Membrane Nitrox system, with fills at 32%-34% as our house blend. An Enriched Air certification card is required for each diver needing fills. Not Nitrox certified? SSI Nitrox Certification courses are available! Ask about our Try Nitrox Today program if you want to try it out on a dive with one of our qualified Nitrox Instructors. Benefits of using Nitrox include longer bottom times and less Nitrogen absorption over prolonged days of diving. Some divers even say they feel less tired!