United States
United States Virgin Islands
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The United States Virgin Islands offer Caribbean diving in a compact, well-accessible patch of sea between St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. The main exposure is warm, clear water with generally gentle currents, offshore reefs and wrecks, and abundant tropical marine life. Dive centers cluster around Charlotte Amalie and nearby hubs, providing shore and boat trips to popular sites on the shelf and pinnacles around the islands. Expect coral gardens, sea fans, spotted eagle rays, tropical fish, and occasional pelagics; deeper sites feature walls and wreck dives suitable for recreational and some advanced divers.
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Top scuba diving cities in the region of United States Virgin Islands
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Anna's Retreat
Caribbean gateway with warm water diving access.
Charlotte Amalie
Gateway city for Virgin Islands diving with nearby reefs and wrecks.
Cruz Bay
Gateway town for Virgin Islands dive trips and boat dives.
Cities to dive in the United States Virgin Islands region
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The best times to dive in the United States Virgin Islands region
The best months to dive in United States Virgin Islands are from October to December. Temperatures are confortable (26-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.
Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.
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