St. Thomas Scuba Dives with Back or Heart Problems

Short answer: 3 of 4 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 4 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 4 scuba dives in St. Thomas; 4 state back and heart conditions details in the listing. 3 tours of 4 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 4 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.

TourBack and heart conditionsOperatorFrom
Two-Tank Dive for Certified Diving in St Thomas
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsAqua Marine Dive Center$192Check dates
Discover Scuba Diving with No Certification in St Thomas
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsAqua Marine Dive Center$225Check dates
Discover Scuba Diving
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsAqua Action Dive Center$175Check dates
CWORI Dive Center: Try Scuba Diving Experience at Coki Beach
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsCWORI Dive Center$109Check dates

Questions

Can I do a scuba dive in St. Thomas with a back or heart condition?

3 of 4 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 4 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

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