St. Maarten
Under the sea of St.Maarten you will find
many beautiful things. Yet what better way
to see it, than with a scuba trip which can be
provided by some of the best in the
Caribbean.
Divers have long recognized the Caribbean
as one of the world's best diving venues. Its
warm, shallow waters create ideal
conditions, and St. Maarten's diving is true to
the good reputation of the region as a whole.
Water temperatures average a comfortable
70 degrees F (21 C), while visibility ranges
between 75 and 125 feet (22-37 m).
The islands reefs are rich and often located
close to shore, accessible to snorkelers as
well as divers. The best snorkeling spots are
off Little Bay Beach, Dawn Beach, and Maho
Bay. Certified divers can rent tanks and
equipment from watersport shops
throughout the island. Beginners can take
advantage of lessons from experienced
professionals. Many of the island's resorts
have scuba facilities on
One of the most popular dive sites is the
wreck of the British man-of-war HMS
Proselyte, which sank in 1801. Today its
haunting remains lie atop a reef a mile south
of Great Bay. Another common destination
is the freighter Teigland, sunk deliberately on
Cable Reef in 1993. It has already begun to
attract animal life and underwater
vegetation.
