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Diving in BVI waters where visibility may reach more than 100 feet is always a thrill, and many beginning divers choose to get certified here. Dive shops make it simple for students to take an entire course during their holiday. Or, if you've already begun your certification process, you can complete your open water daytime or nighttime dives in calm, warm seas protected from high wind and waves.

Accessing this extraordinary undersea realm is easy. Land-based divers can lodge at world-class resorts, quiet villas or campgrounds. No matter which island you choose, there are professional dive operators to help you with snorkeling, dives in sheltered coves off secluded beaches, or moonlit dives in protected marine parks. For those who wish to make diving and boating the focus of their holiday, the options range from adventurous to luxurious. Guided tours of Smuggler's Cove on Tortola, Great Dog Island, Blonde Rock, or dozens of other sites are one possibility. Boating aficionados can charter their own yacht, hire a professional who knows these waters and set their personal diving itinerary. For the ultimate luxury experience, hire a crew to do all the work – perhaps even on one of the world's largest trimarans.