Click on the side bar to view Armando Jenik s Underwater Photo Gallery D escend into a whimsical world where what looks like rocks are really living creatures, where schools of fish come dressed in rainbow-colored uniforms and where beautiful flowers play hide and seek with other sea life. If you think the U.S. Virgin Islands offers only sun, sand and sea, you're missing half the fun - the undersea world is as easy to access as the islands themselves and equally as exciting. The many reefs which rim the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John offer countless hours of underwater exploration for both beginning and experienced divers.
Several shops sell water-proof booklets that aid in identifying undersea flora and fauna.
Divers have an advantage over snorkelers in being able to descend deeper and see spectacular sunken gardens at the bottoms of dramatic drop-offs. Visibility is excellent, up to 120' in many locales. Even night dives are spectacular when nocturnal sea creatures voraciously lap up microscopic morsels with their tendril-like tongues. Diving in the U.S. Virgin Islands is easy, enjoyable and offers something for everyone. There's no need to be an excellent swimmer, just comfortable around the water and in general good health.