Saint Martin, charming island of the Lesser Antilles welcomes you for a stay made of sweetness, warmth and diversity. What makes Saint Martin such a special place is the islands two nationalities, two cultures and as a result its obedience to two distinct administrations.
Therefore, even though the ocean belongs to everyone, the application of two legislations has given birth not to one, but two marine parks. Thanks to this situation, the various species of flora and fauna that inhabit the waters of Saint Martin are doubly protected, all around the island and can reproduce and develop in peace. The great majority of diving sites are equipped with mooring buoys in order to avoid anchor damage.
Under the surface, you may admire many species : lobster, turtles, sponges, sea fans, elkhorn coral, queen conch, fish with sparkling colours : groupers, surgeon fish, Spanish hogfish... and a number of wrecks that have become the home of many fish. Certified divers can discover the canons of the « Proselyte » that sank in 1801 or admire a flight of stingrays at the wreck of « Carib Cargo ».
Whatever your experience, with over 50 different spots, diving in the water of St Martin will be en unforgettable experience. We propose Resort course, exploration dives, snorkeling trips, and certification courses (up to PADI instructor). Come with us, it's time to take a plunge.
You are looking for a diving cruise, ask us; you want to rent diving or snorkeling equipment, we have what you need.
You want to come on the island but you don't know where to stay, we certainly have the lodging package you need.
Scuba Fun Dive Center on the Dutch side is located at Great Bay Marina - Dock Maarten (Pointe Blanche, Philipsburg), we therefore have less than a 10 minute boat ride to reach about 15 of the most famous diving spots of St Maarten : Proselyte Reef, The Maze, Carib Ghost, Cable Reef...
If you visit St Martin on a cruise ship and stop over for just one day, it's just a few minutes walk from the cruise ship pier to our dive shop. Save the fee for a cab or a taxi boat, you will find us just after the pier, at Great Bay Marina (actually, you'll see a very big sign for "Dock Maarten”).
Our time schedule fits the cruise ship program. Departure time for two tank dives is at 9.00 AM. According to ship arrival’s time, we often have a second boat departing at 10.00 AM or 11.00 AM. Our boats go out again at 2.00 PM for a shallow dive, Resort courses and Snorkeling trips. In winter time, some ships (Carnival Cruise and some other..) stay on US eastern time instead of Caribbean time (1 hour difference). No matter what time your ship arrives and departs, we will always try to accommodate you; private trips are also available for a fair price.
So let us help you organise your vacation by making the most of the activities that we can offer you. Whether you're a first-timer or an experienced diver, our team of multilingual diving instructors will help you discover the beautiful coral reefs and the many wrecks of the Caribbean Sea, all of which will really make it a trip to remember.
Wherever you stay on the Dutch side, if you don't want to rent a car, our free shuttle service will pick you up to drive you to our dive center, and naturally, will drive you back after the dive, please ask for the shuttle when you reserve. No matter if you stay at Cupecoy (Sapphire, Ocean Club), Mullet Bay (Towers), Maho Bay (Maho Beach Resort, Caravanserail, Royal Islander Club..), Simpson Bay or Pelican Key (Pelican Resort, Flamingo, Royal Palm, Atrium, La Vista….), Oyster Pond & Dawn Beach (Westin, Oyster Bay Beach Resort, Captain Oliver’s…) or Philipsburg (Divi Little Bay Resort, Great Bay Resort, Belair Beach..), no problem, we will be there. !!!
If you intend to stay on the French side, please visit www.dive-st-martin.com for any info about our sister company : Scuba Fun on the French Side is located in Anse Marcel (certainly the most beautifull place on the island), on the north of Saint-Martin, on the Radisson Marina
Scuba Fun has three fully equipped dive boats to make your journey to our many dive spots as comfortable as possible :
- "Scuba Two" is a 28 feet inflatable, with a hard top, registered for 15 divers, with a 250 hp outboard engine. Ideal also for private trips (1/2 day and full day)
- "Scuba Fun" is a 36 feet mono-hull with cabin and a hard top: registered for 20 divers, with a 300 hp inboard diesel motor.
-“Coral Palm” is a 42 feet mono-hull with two levels and a hard top: registered for 30 divers with two 225 hp inboard diesel motor.
PRIVATE GUIDED TRIPS
Scuba Fun now offer competitive rates on all our boats for Private trips. If you are in a group of five or more people and are looking for the personal touch this may be the trip for you. Each boat will be accompanied by a Captain/Surface support and your own dive instructor, knowledgeable of all of the local dive sites who can guide you at your own desired pace. So if you want to avoid the pack and go ‘A La Carte’, contact our offices for our price list for both half and full day private trips on any of our three boats.
ALL NEW e-LEARNING
Scuba Fun have actively encompassed PADI’s new e-Learning program into their Open Water Course options. Now instead of having to spend part of your holiday inside a classroom you can now complete the theory section of your course in the comfort of your own home and at the times you choose. With all of your pre-course study completed, you then arrive ready to get straight into the water section of the course. A better utilization of your holiday, giving you time to relax and still complete that diving course you’ve always wanted to. For full details contact our office or click here
