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Diving and Snorkeling Information

A reference guide for staff when speaking with guests about diving, snorkeling, courses, and pricing. Use this information to answer common questions and assist with bookings.

Certification Status

Are You Certified?

  • If yes, What level of certification?
  • If no, we have a few options for you:
    • Discover Scuba Diving (1-day course for trying diving)
    • Open Water Certification (3-day full certification)
    • Snorkeling

Current Certification Level

  • Open Water
  • Advanced Open Water
  • Rescue Diver
  • Dive Master
  • Instructor

Last Diving Experience

  • When was the last time you were diving?
    • If more than 2 years ago, contact the Harbor (ph# 3544) to continue with the booking

Length of Stay

  • How long are you on the island for?

For Those Not Certified

Warning

Call the Harbor for availability before booking any courses.

Scuba Discovery (Discover Scuba Diving)

  • An option for trying scuba diving
  • Cost: $170 per person (includes transfers, gear, instruction, and afternoon dive)
  • Schedule: Pickup at 8:30 am (Bring a Lunch), gear fitting, confined water session, afternoon dive at 1:00 pm. Back to the harbor by 3:00 pm
  • Max Depth: 12m (40ft)

Open Water Course (3-Day Full Certification)

  • Online instruction (about 20 hrs), must be completed before in water sessions
  • Cost: $749 per person (includes transfers, gear, all fees and taxes)
  • Pickup at 8:30 am (Bring a Lunch)
  • We will update pickup times after your first day

Dive Schedule

  • Advanced 2-Tank Dive:

    • Pickup at 8:30 AM, boat departs at 9:00 AM, back by 1:00 PM
    • Requirements: AOW & 20 dives or OW & 50 dives. Nitrox mandatory on Dive 1.
    • Depths up to 110 feet / 33 meters

  • Classic 2-Tank Dive:

    • Pickup at 10:00 AM, boat departs at 10:30 AM, back by 2:30 PM
    • Certified divers. All levels welcome.

  • Afternoon 1-Tank Dive:

    • Pickup at 12:30 PM, boat departs at 1:00 PM, back by 3:00 PM
    • Certified divers. Combined with Snorkeling and Courses.
    • Cost: $95 diving only / $135 with full rental gear (no discounts)

  • Afternoon Snorkel:

    • Pickup at 12:30 PM, boat departs at 1:00 PM, back by 3:00 PM
    • Not guided. Must be a comfortable swimmer.

Dive Pricing (Two Tank Boat Dive)

Days Booked Diving Only (Per Day) With Full Rental Gear (Per Day)
1 Day $155.00 $195.00
2 Days $147.00 $185.00
3-4 Days $140.00 $175.00
5+ Days $132.00 $165.00
  • All prices include Nitrox and transfers
  • Add Third Dive: $50/day (no gear surcharge, Nitrox included)
  • Night Dive: $115/day (no discounts, Nitrox included)
  • 13 Dives in 5 Days: $750 diving only / $900 with gear (no refunds on unused dives)

Night Dives

Note

Must call Harbor to book.

  • Cost: $115 per dive (Nitrox included)
  • No discounts apply

Snorkeling

  • Pickup at 12:30 PM, boat departs at 1:00 PM, back by 3:00 PM
  • Not guided. Must be a comfortable swimmer.

Charter Fishing

  • Check with the Harbor for scheduling
  • Pickup times vary
  • Cost: $900 half-day / $1,400 full-day
  • Includes drinks and snacks
  • Targeted species include: Mahi , Tuna, Wahoo. Billfish are catch and release only!

Note: Dive sites are condition-dependent, and preferences can be communicated to the crew.

Courses

  • Sea Saba is a TDI / SDI 5 star facility (https://www.tdisdi.com/)
  • We offer courses from beginner to techincal to professional level
  • Contact the harbor for scheduling any courses!
  • Courses taught include:
    • Open Water: $749 ($499 for locals)
    • Nitrox: $149 ($99 for locals)
    • Advanced Adventurer: $599
    • Rescue: $549
    • Adult and Child Emergency Care: $50
    • Refresher: $75 (Does not include any eLearning or boat dives)
    • Inactive Diver: $120 (Includes eLearning and afternoon dive)
    • Scuba Discovery: $170 ($120 for additional dives)

Multi-Day Discounts

  • Multi-day discounts are built into the tiered pricing above
  • Discounts are designed for guests diving on a mostly continuous schedule
  • We allow one rest day during a multi-day package
  • Taking more than one day off resets the multi-day discount

Things You Might See Underwater

  • Turtles (Green and Hawksbill)
  • Sharks (Nurse Sharks, Reef Sharks)
    • Rare sightings: Hammerheads and Tiger Sharks
  • Various fish (see the map for common species)
  • Nudibranchs
  • Whales during the winter months, you can hear them underwater. Possible sightings on the way to the dive sites or during surface intervals

Boat and Additional Information

  • Water and Gatorade provided on the boat.
  • Bring your own snacks, towels, bathing suites, and sunscreen
  • On-board restroom for EMERGENCIES ONLY
  • One Dive Guide per 8 divers for guided dives
  • Avoid hiking Mt. Scenery after diving
  • Visit our website for more information and pictures: www.seasaba.com