Admiralty Dive Center

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

★★★★☆ Cartanza Wreck

Beginner wreck dive where divers will see a small shipwreck of the Cartanza, which is broken into three pieces. Max depth on the wreck is 41 feet, with option to explore deeper reef extending to 60 feet. Many divers and snorkelers enjoy shipwreck cove as it is protected from wind, and there are many moorings.

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

★★★★☆ Ledges of Little St. James

This is a fairly easy dive made up of ledges and overhangs from Little St James Island that are teeming with coral. This site can also be a good snorkel and night dive opportunity with an average depth of 20-40 feet!

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

★★★★☆ Christmas Cove

Christmas Cove is located on Great St James and is perfect for beginners. Divers will explore the reef in the middle of the cove, which grows off a small rocky island. This is a wonderful site for Discover Scuba Divers and Open Water students. Christmas cove is a No-TAKE area.

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

★★★★★ Cow Rock

Cow rock is one of the most recognized dive sites in St. Thomas. Small caves/swim throughs and beautiful elkhorn corals are the dominant features. It is definitely a favorite!

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

★★★★☆ Navy Barges

Navy Barges is a site containing two shallow barges that are a haven for marine life. They were used as accommodation barges during the 2nd World War. After the war, they were used as a Navy training area & finally sunk in 1961. The swim throughs are perfect for avid photographers!

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

★★★★☆ Coral Bowl

Fish Bowl is a natural sand-filled bowl within a ring of volcanic boulders, covered with gorgonians and filled with corals, sponges, sea rods, and sea fans more common in deeper water. This site does get to 70+ feet/21+m and therefore is best for more intermediate level divers.

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

★★★★☆ Flag Pole Little St James

This is a shallow dive on the northwest side of Little St James. It is perfect for beginners to explore the reef and get a glimpse of local turtles. This reef is an ideal nursery for all types of fish, so juveniles are common here.

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

★★★★☆ Stragglers' Reef

Nicely protected on the lee side of Great St James, Stragglers is the perfect option on a rough, stormy day! The dive starts in a small, but very pretty, system of canyons where you can find great photo opportunities. There is also a beautiful reef wall section teeming with life.

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

★★★★☆ Calf Rock

Calf rock is part of Calf and Cow reef. Calf rock is a diverse dive site with overhangs, ledges, canyons and very lively reef. Amazing biodiversity. Most known by its shallower canyons.

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

★★★★☆ Packet Rock (Wreck)

A very unusual shipwreck lies at this mini pinnacle. More accurately, the cargo of a ship. Divers come here to dig for buried treasure and are guaranteed to find broken pottery, pottery shards, and all sorts of other treasures!

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

★★★★☆ Shark Bowl

Shark Bowl is a natural sand-filled bowl within a ring of volcanic boulders, covered with gorgonians and filled with corals, sponges, sea rods, and sea fans more common in deeper water. This site does get to 70+ feet/21+m and therefore is best for more intermediate level divers.

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

★★★★☆ Turtle Cove

Turtle Cove is a beautiful, calm site that is perfect for beginners. With vibrant blue waters and turtles galore, it is the perfect place to learn how to dive or snorkel in the sun!

Aqua Marine, 00802 St Thomas

★★★★★ Dive Flag Rock

Dive Flag Rock is a fascinating wall dive located just off of Buck Island. There are often curious Caribbean reef and nurse sharks that follow us on the dive! Keep your eyes peeled for flying spotted eagle rays and stingrays that frequent the area. Site image shows 1 of 3 available mooring balls.

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★★★★★ Buck Island Point (Submarine Alley)

Buck island point can be dived both as a stationary dive returning to the boat which would remain at the mooring, or as a drift dive into Shipwreck cove and finishing on a different mooring. The max depth is 80ft and average depth of 65ft.

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★★★★☆ Shipwreck Cove

Shipwreck Cove on Buck Island is the home of Cartanza, an old naval supply ship. This shipwreck offers excitement for new and experienced scuba divers alike. Snorkelers can also enjoy the site as the ship is clearly visible from the surface.