FAQs

What type of dive gear should I bring?

The advantage of bringing your own gear is that it allows you to dive with familiar equipment that fits you precisely. A complete range of equipment is available for rental– masks, fins, snorkels, regulators, buoyancy compensators, and wet suits. We suggest that at a minimum you bring a personal mask and dive computer. Tanks, weights, and weightbelts are included in all dives (don’t use your weight allowance carrying lead!).

Is there shore diving available?

The underwater topography around our shores does not allow for ideal shore diving. We are based at the Oualie Beach which is a shallow bay on the North side of Nevis. The bay has an average depth of 9 feet for several hundred yards from the shore, then opens up to the channel where there is a very gentle gradient to 15 or 20 feet for several more hundreds of yards.

Do you do the same dives as the St.Kitts dive operators?

There are some sites that we all do and we may even have different names for the same sites. We at Dive Nevis do our best not to repeat the same sites. We are also in the ideal position to offer a larger variety of sites around both St.Kitts and Nevis than most of the other operators can.

Where do you go to dive?

Dive Nevis has located as many as 50 different dive sites. We offer diving within a 5 mile perimeter of both St.Kitts and Nevis with average boat ride being 20 minutes but some of the further sites can be 45 plus minutes away.

How deep are your dives?

Our usual profile consist of a 70-80 ft max depth and a second dive of 30-50 ft. We do have deeper dives and would offer them depending on weather and diver experience.

What's the visibility?

Water vis’ is usually 60 to 80+ ft.

Does Dive Nevis arrange for hotel pick-ups?

Dive Nevis does not provide a hotel taxi pickup service at this time. However, we do pickup from St. Kitts piers located at:

Port Zante Cruise Terminal
Park Hyatt St. Kitts
Reggae Beach, St. Kitts
Friggate Bay, St. Kitts

How old do I have to be to dive?

Children need to be 10 years and older to dive. Children age 8 and 9 can try diving out in a pool or shallow bay doing our Bubblemaker and Seal Team courses.

Is the boat shaded?

Yes, both of our boats are at least partially shaded.
Seahorse Destiny is A 36 foot shaded dive boat ideal for a two-tank dive group of up to 15 divers.
Seahorse Success is A 26 foot boat rigged for 6 fishers and a small group of snorkelers and has a canvas shade over the deck area

What do we need to bring with us?

Sunscreen, towels, certification cards, log books and personal dive gear should you have.

I haven’t dived in ten years, what should I do?

If you haven’t dived in two years or more we highly recommend you sign up for our refresher course. Instructors will re take you through the equipment, diving standards, equalizing and take you on a 1-Tank dive letting you get reacquainted with the water again.

What happens if I’ve lost my card?

Many dive organizations have their certifications posted online. Simply let us know and we may be able to verify your dive certification for you. Logbooks also show proof of certification.

Can we come for the ride while you dive?

Passengers (known affectionately as “Bubble watchers”) are allowed for the boat ride. If diver bookings are larger Scuba Safaris may refuse to allow boat-riders for the given day.

Do you have wall diving?

We do have steep drop-offs that some divers consider to be walls. As these sites may start shallower (30-40 ft) and drop to a maximum (90-110 ft) depth, they may best be considered as “mini-walls”.

Are there lots of sharks?

Divers often request to see sharks and there are quite a few areas that are frequented by sharks

Can we snorkel on the same dive trip?

Some of our sites are great for snorkeling and scuba diving. As the morning dives are generally a bit deeper, they may prove a bit challenging for the avid snorkeler. We offer a separate Snorkel trip in the afternoon where snorkelers can be properly catered to.