4.7 / 5Discover Scuba
Price: $99.00
Summary
Shore Excursion Size 
Small
SmallShore Excursion Type Water / Beach
Shore Excursion Duration 2 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
ModerateShore Excursion Leaves From
An approximately 5 minute walk from the cruise ship pier, an approximately 20 minute taxi from the cruise ship tender pier (not included, approximately $5 US each way), or an approximately 25 minute walk from the cruise ship tender pier may be required to reach your departure location.
An approximately 5 minute walk from the cruise ship pier, an approximately 20 minute taxi from the cruise ship tender pier (not included, approximately $5 US each way), or an approximately 25 minute walk from the cruise ship tender pier may be required to reach your departure location. Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress Guests should wear a bathing suit under comfortable clothing and wear rubber soled walking shoes. A towel, sunglasses, and sunscreen (bio-degradable preferred) are suggested.
Restrictions Guests should have a general knowledge of swimming, and be at ease in the water. Guests must be 12 years of age to participate. Guests under 16 yo must be accompanied by an adult. Health restrictions apply and a waiver and medical statement is required to be filled out by all participants. Please look at the following example: PADI Health Questionnaire If you cannot pass the questionnaire, or do not have the required physician's statement, you will not be permitted to dive. Guests not able to dive will not be entitled to a refund so please look at the questionnaire BEFORE booking this tour. IN ADDITION: If you are taking medication, consult your doctor before participating in this program.
Scuba Diving - Beginner's Class Excursion
Never been scuba diving? Now's a perfect time and this St. Maarten excursion is the perfect chance to fix that oversight.
Once you arrive at the resort and check-in with the staff on the beach, you will have a short beginner scuba "classroom" session, where your certified divemaster will cover the basics of diving, gear and what to expect on this St. Maarten tour.
Once everyone is feeling clear about the basics, your divemaster will lead you to the water's edge where you will get used to wearing your gear and breathing. From here, your divemaster will lead you on a one-tank scuba dive right off the beach. You will have a great introduction to the marine and reef life under the sea. Depending on group size and comfort level, the dive will go down to approximately 25-30 feet.
After the dive, you are welcome to use the beach area for swimming. Chairs are available for rent, and food and beverages are for sale.
Please Note: This is an introduction to scuba. You will not be certified after this course.
/ 5 | 10 ReviewsReview This Tour
Great excursion
July 06, 2019
The people were very nice and fun. They were very professional and knowledgeable. The boys had a great time diving. They saw lots of interesting things. They were most impressed by the octopus. The only downside was that they charged someone a full price snorkel fee and they were just observing. I would suggest that they offer observers to come at a lower price (if there is room, which there was on our tour) since they won’t be using any equipment. All in all, this was a very good excursion. We would go on it again.
Reviewer: Wendy Parikh
St. Maarten Discover Scuba
June 25, 2018
Great experience with the gang at Discover Scuba. (can't remember names..sorry) The main fellow that took us through most of the training was super patient with his group of 6 "newbies". One thing I would recommend is better signage along the street. We walked past the office which was off the main road going into town beside a cheese store that sells cheeses from Holland and elsewhere. Would have liked to have checked out the store a little longer and sampled more cheese but we were able to get going on our excursion a little early. Easy to walk to from where our ship docked but had to ask 2-3 people where the place was. Overall the excursion was perfect for those wanted to "discover scuba" and crew were very friendly and made sure everything was thoroughly explained and understood as you went through each step. Safety was their number one concern. Thanks guys for an awesome adventure!!
Reviewer: K Burkart
Scuba diving
April 14, 2017
The instructor was very knowledgeable and patient with my wife! Made all instructions clear and would definitely recommend him!!
Reviewer: Shaun Burchfield
Discover Scuba was an Outstanding Excursion
November 08, 2016
For this first time scuba participant, Damian could not have been more patient! He explained everything very thoroughly in the shop, the pool and was very clear with signals underwater. The equipment was in great condition and you knew that he was quite experienced and I felt very safe at all times. A great introduction to scuba, I would definitely do it again!
Reviewer: Tami Wolfe
Excellent customer service
November 08, 2016
This was a very good excursion. Costco provided detailed and accurate instructions regarding getting to site of the excursion. The instructor was knowlegeable and helpful. Unfortunately, we did not see as much sea life as I had in the past, but I thoroughly enjoyed sharing my daughter's first experience scuba diving. I would not hesitate to sign up for future excursions with Costco. Excellent experience and was less expensive than cruise line scuba excursion.
Reviewer: Claudia Krage
Highly Recommended!
April 14, 2016
We definitely recommend this excursion, especially if you've been wanting to try scuba diving but aren't quite sure. It was our 16 year old daughter's first try at scuba and she loved it. The instructor was knowledgeable, experienced and patient. He made sure all was going well and helped make it a memorable experience. Also, the beach area is nice to stay for awhile after you finish with your dive.
Reviewer: RonJon