United States

Charlotte Amalie

Charlotte Amalie is the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands and a historic Caribbean port city. It serves mainly as a gateway for divers visiting the Virgin Islands, with several dive centers operating nearby that offer daily boat dives to reef sites, walls, and wrecks around St. Thomas and neighboring islands. Local diving is generally convenient from the harbor area, with calm to moderate seas, warm water, and typical Caribbean visibility. The surrounding reefs host reef fish, turtles, and occasional pelagics, making it a practical base for divers exploring the Virgin Islands, though the city itself is more about access and culture than a single dive site.

Essential information for traveling in United States

About United States

Sea
The Coastal Waters of Southeast Alaska and Brit...
Timezone
America/Tortola
Languages
EN
Demonym
American
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
USD
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
MIA FLL MCO LAX SFO

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Charlotte Amalie

Nearby Dive Sites (28)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Charlotte Amalie

The best time to dive in Charlotte Amalie

The best months to dive in Charlotte Amalie are from October to December. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 27 °C 5/10
03 - Mar.
26 °C 27 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
26 °C 27 °C 5/10
05 - May
27 °C 28 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 28 °C 5/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
28 °C 29 °C 5/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 28 °C 6/10

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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