Where do you dive on Jost Van Dyke?
We have over 40 distinct unmarked dive sites that we’ve discovered within less than six miles of Great Harbour, JVD. That includes the remote islands of Great and Little Tobago, Green Cay, Little JVD, Watson, King, and Mercurious Rocks, to the virgin North shores of Jost and Tortola. We also SCUBA various offshore seamount's, pinnacles and reefs. Some sites are more weather dependant than others which is why we don’t run on a schedule. Outside of the six miles, the number of dive sites is innumerable!

What does that mean to you?
Although the BVI has long been an international “dive mecca”, we are the only SCUBA business servicing our exclusive territory (the NW British Virgin Islands). With only a hand full of accommodations, no major hotels, and such a small population, dive operators in the BVI had long deemed this territory “unprofitable”. The Bottom Line: These sites have NEVER been commercially dived and are far away from boat traffic; therefore, they are teeming with all varieties of fish and marine life on healthy, living coral reefs!!! You will see and believe!!!

Why dive with Jost Van Dyke Scuba?
This is our backyard and we know every inch of it. Our PADI Instructors and Divemasters will lead you on safe dive profiles to see sites that will make your vacation! A trip with us is an educational experience… we tell you about the fish and marine life, the flora and fauna, our weather cycles, the seabirds, animal migration patterns, as well as the history of the islands.

Why is there so much marine life around Jost Van Dyke?
At 11 miles away, JVD is the closest island to “the Corner” of the World Famous North Drop, aka The Puerto Rican Trench. The North Drop is well known to be one of the best sport fishing grounds for the prized Atlantic Blue Marlin as well as many other species, year after year! The fact that it is the second deepest ocean depth in the World, at 33,000 feet, means there are plenty of bait fish and thriving marine life of all kinds close by all year long!!!

Do you offer “BLUEWATER” SCUBA diving?
Yes. To our knowledge we are the only SCUBA operation that goes offshore to do open ocean blue water diving!!! We go to several different banks very close to the North Drop. We routinely chase large bait balls where we find truly National Geographic encounters: schooling Tunas, Sailfish, Kingfish, Dolphin, etc. If this kind of extreme sport is what you are after, we recommend June-October as this type of diving is very weather dependant.  It is also subject to our professional determination that you are qualified for this type of advanced diving experience.

Do you wreck dive?
The wreck that people come to Jost to experience is the “Pirate’s Purchase.”  This vessel was discovered by Capt Colin and is surrounded by mystery out in the open bluewater!  Details can be obtained only by going out on the dive with us!  We also offer special trips to the historic wrecks of The R.M.S. Rhone, The Chikuzen, The WIT Shoal, Cooper Island’s Wreck Alley, and many others. Overnight Anegada trips combine diving the world-famous Horseshoe Reef (over 300 documented wrecks) with exploring beautiful beaches like Loblolly Bay… we will even deep sea fish there and back if you like!

Is there shore diving in Jost Van Dyke?
Yes. There is a wall that runs the whole south shore of the island. It drops from 20-25 feet to 60-70 feet. Shore diving is accessible from White Bay and Little Harbour as well as a great selection of shallower reef dives.

How deep are the dives?
For Scuba Instruction, dives are restricted to the Course Standards of the individual programs we offer.  For certified divers, we have an innumerable number of shallow water sites (15-40ft) as well as sites to the limit of the RDP (132ft). We consider the most popular sites in our area (NW BVI) to be in the 40-80 foot range.

How far in advance should I make my reservations?
As soon as you decide you are coming to JVD!!! We are a small business that specializes in personal service. We do not overcrowd for money!  Just as the hotels, villas, and guesthouses in Jost have to say “NO” all the time to potential visitors… we do the same. So communicate with us early and we will reserve the services as you desire. (please see ‘reservation’ section)

Will I need a wetsuit?
Water temperature ranges from a high of 84 - 86 degrees in the summer to a low of 80 degrees in the winter. Most guests feel that they do not need a wetsuit to dive here,
But for those that do a 3mm shortie seems to work year round. We have 3mm shorties if you feel like you need one.

What type of rental gear do you have?
Divers who do not bring their own equipment are supplied with top of the line Sherwood SCUBA gear at no extra charge. We also rent the equipment too if you want to do some shore diving on your own. We do prefer that our guests bring their own mask and fins as these are personal fit items. If you want to purchase them here on Jost, check out the great selection of duty free gear in our dive shop or let you borrow a set if need be…

I already took my classes at home..can you finish the certification for me?
Yes. If you read and completed the PADI Open Water Diver Manual, listened to the lectures, and did your “pool-work”/confined water training with a licensed PADI Instructor… then you are ready to do your 4 open water checkout dives with us over a two day period.  Then you will have earned the PADI Open Water Certification that will allow you to SCUBA all over the world, rent tanks, gear, etc. Please confirm with your PADI Instructor at home that he fills out and signs the necessary “Referral Letter” paperwork for you to bring to us!  See the appropriate page on this site for more details.

Can my kids dive?
As long as they are 10 years old and certified junior open water divers. Non-certified kids can be enrolled in either a Discover Scuba Diving class or a Junior Open Water Course. If they are already certified, they are welcome on the dive boats as long as there is an adult guardian that will sign their Liability Release Form before the boat leaves the dock..

What else is there to do besides dive?
There are plenty of other activities available - boat and dinghy rentals, eco-tours & snorkeling adventures, horseback riding, hiking trips, parasailing, beach cruises (snorkeling/shelling), 1/2 or full day sailing excursions, sea kayaking, deep sea and inshore sport fishing, small boat sailing, windsurfing, day trips to other islands…