Aqua Action Dive Center

Aqua Action is a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Dive and Snorkel Resort on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. The focus here is on custom-tailored scuba and snorkelling trips, individual training, and small, friendly groups — with a team of four PADI instructors guiding every step.

Courses for every level

Whether you're a first-timer or working toward instructor, there's a path for you. The PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience runs about 3 hours from USD 100, while the Open Water Full Certification takes roughly 2 days from USD 970. Aqua Action also runs specialised programmes for divers and snorkellers with physical challenges, so more people can get in the water.

Local dives explore sites such as Calf Rock, Castle Reef and Straggler's, where you might encounter sharks, turtles, whales, ocean fish, rays, eels and echinoderms. With a waterfront base, dive boat, onsite classroom and English-speaking staff, it suits beginners, families and returning divers alike.