For travelers who prefer the freedom and convenience of their own vessel, scuba diving directly from a yacht in St. Maarten, St. Martin and St. Barths offers an unmatched adventure.
Whether you’re chartering a yacht or sailing your own vessel, you can step directly from your dinghy into vibrant underwater landscapes. With scuba gear onboard your yacht, you have the flexibility to dive at your own pace, guided by our comprehensive Dive Guide.
The Scuba Shop’s yacht Dive Guide highlights safe and easily accessible dive sites that are also approved by major charter companies, ensuring a worry-free experience whether you’re on a private or chartered yacht. These sites combine the excitement of diving with the relaxation of being anchored in calm, protected bays. Between dives, non-divers or those looking to unwind can enjoy pristine beaches, lively beach bars, and a variety of water sports activities. Many of these anchorages provide excellent snorkeling opportunities, allowing everyone on board to share in the underwater exploration.
The experience allows you to truly “Dive Where You Want, When You Want”, blending the independence of sailing with the thrill of discovering marine life up close.
The Scuba Shop ensures that divers and sailors alike have access to high-quality equipment and flexible rental options. Our onsite fill station provides quick fills to 300BAR. We provide competitive rental rates on complete scuba sets or individual gear items, all meticulously maintained for safety and performance. For those who prefer ownership, our retail store offers excellent pricing on both new and second-hand equipment, making it simple to outfit yourself for repeated adventures. Located just five minutes from Princess Juliana Airport, our Simpson Bay shop is ideally positioned for travelers. Whether you’re picking up equipment upon arrival or dropping it off before your return flight, the process is designed to be fast and stress-free. Sailors departing from marinas in Simpson Bay or Marigot also benefit from our private dock access in the Simpson Bay lagoon, which allows for convenient water-based pick-up and drop-off directly from their vessels.
The Scuba Shop’s Dive Guide divides dive locations by island and offers detailed information on what makes each site unique.
Each location in the guide is carefully selected to balance accessibility, safety, and diving enjoyment, making it easier for yacht crews to plan their itineraries. Anchorages are chosen for their comfort in prevailing trade wind conditions and are ideal for both divers and non-divers. With detailed descriptions, divers can prepare for what to expect underwater. This structure ensures that yacht-based diving remains both safe and rewarding for groups of mixed experience levels.
The waters surrounding St. Maarten / St. Martin and nearby islands provide possibilities for both novice and experienced divers. Our Dive Guide covers everything from shallow reefs to mini walls, highlighting dive sites accessible directly from the yacht anchorages. Notable spots include the secluded beauty of Ile Fourche and the diverse marine environments around St. Barths, with multiple dive sites to explore. Each location offers unique underwater encounters, from colorful reef fish and corals to small wrecks.
If you don’t have your own boat, St. Maarten serves as a hub for major yacht charter companies, offering both crewed and bareboat charters. This makes our warm waters accessible to everyone, including those arriving aboard mega-yachts that frequently anchor in the area.
One of the greatest advantages of diving from a yacht is the ability to dive on your own schedule. Unlike organized dive trips, where times and sites are predetermined, yacht divers can choose when to enter the water, how long to stay, and what sites to explore. This flexibility allows for spontaneous adventures, sunrise or sunset dives, and repeat visits to favorite sites.
For those who don’t have their own equipment, The Scuba Shop provides reliable rental gear, so certified divers can access everything they need without worry. With the right preparation, yacht-based diving offers the perfect blend of freedom, adventure, and relaxation, allowing divers to explore the Caribbean’s beauty both above and below the surface.
Scuba diving from your yacht in St. Maarten, St. Martin, and nearby islands allows you to combine the thrill of underwater exploration with the comfort of private anchorages. The Scuba Shop’s guide provides detailed information about dive sites, anchorages, and safety considerations, making it easy to plan an unforgettable trip. Whether you’re diving reefs, wrecks, or snorkeling shallow areas, the freedom of yacht diving ensures you can set your own pace and enjoy both the journey and the destination. With accessible equipment rentals and comprehensive local knowledge, The Scuba Shop makes yacht-based diving simple and enjoyable for divers of all levels.
At The Scuba Shop, we make it easy to pair your love of sailing with the freedom of diving. From convenient airport access and gear rentals to detailed dive site guidance and lagoon-side pick-up services, every aspect of your trip is designed for maximum flexibility. Whether you’re exploring shallow reefs just off the anchorages or venturing further to surrounding islands, our services ensure a smooth, stress-free experience from start to finish. By combining expert support, high-quality equipment, and unmatched local knowledge, The Scuba Shop makes St. Maarten / St. Martin the ideal destination for your next sailing and diving vacation.
