Daily morning and afternoon dive trips leaving from the marina at Prospect Reef Resort and dive sites are chosen based on guest requests and ocean conditions; rarely are we unable to dive.
There are numerous dive sites throughout the British Virgin Islands. Most famous is the wreck of the RMS Rhone lying off Salt Island. This dive is best done as a 2 tank dive in order to see the full ship in all her glory. The bow section is a spectacular night dive for those unafraid of things that go bump in the night! Other popular sites include the Indians off Norman Island, Rainbow Canyon and Pelican Island, the wreck of the Beata off Cooper Island, Painted Walls and Deadchest.
Two tank trips are about 4 hours long with a surface interval of 45 minutes to an hour. One tank trips take about 2½ hours and are usually at shallower sites than our two tank trips, this allows non-diving family members to accompany you and snorkel from our dive boats.
Rendezvous Diving
Rendezvous diving is always an option in the British Virgin Islands.
Call us, at the Dive Tortola Base on channel 16 to arrange for us to meet you at your sailboat.
Boats & Crew
Each boat has at least two crew members, one acting as an in-water guide, the other acting as topside safety support. All our staff are fully certified and insured Divemasters or Instructors.
A dive site briefing is given before every dive with divers given the option of following the guide or diving buddy system. We recommend the use of dive computers to allow maximum bottom time. Each diver in a buddy team must have their own computer of follow dive tables.
All boats are equipped with VHF radios, DAN oxygen kits, first aid kits, safety bar with spare regulator, descent/ascent line and dive platform.
For your convenience on each boat there are camera rinse buckets, fresh water showers and heads. Drinking water, soft drinks and snacks are provided onboard.
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The British Virgin Islands and Tortola are known for spectacular topside scenery, varied and unusual underwater topography and an abundance of healthy Homepage. Dive sites are located around the various islands with boat rides around 20-40 minutes across the Sir Francis Drake Channel.
While some dive sites are more advertised than others, allow our staff to introduce you to some of the other great dives. They know the area well and will show you their favorite spots.
Water temperatures range from 76 degrees in winter to about 84 degrees during the summer months. Currents are sometimes found in the waters around Tortola, however surface conditions range from flat calm to 5 ft maximum swells. Many dive sites are protected by the various island and we are rarely unable to dive. Sites chosen are based upon guest requests and weather conditions.
The Dive Tortola staff are happy to rinse and store your dive equipment for you. The gear room is locked at the close of business each day; however, equipment is left at your own risk. Please make sure that your wetsuit hanger has your name on it and make sure that your bag is also named. The staff deliver and set up your equipment on the appropriate boat for your dive trip.
For additional information and reservations Call 1-800-353-3419 or Florida at 954-453-5040 or come to our website at Dive Tortola
