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Ocean Explorers Dive Center

113 Welfare Rd | Kim Sha Beach, St. Maarten/St. Martin
599-544-5252
Ranked #1 of 16 tours in Simpson Bay
5.0 of 5 stars 153 Reviews
Type: Water sports
Owner description: At Ocean Explorers we believe that who you dive with is as important as the diving itself… Small groups, personalized attention and a relaxed...... more » Owner description: At Ocean Explorers we believe that who you dive with is as important as the diving itself… Small groups, personalized attention and a relaxed atmosphere are what we offer on a daily basis. From outstanding reefs to fantastic wrecks, our waters are warm and inviting and the marine life abundant and friendly. Our Caribbean dive shop is located under the waving palms by this tranquil Kim Sha beach on the beautiful Caribbean island St. Maarten. « less
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wjb274
Grand Junction, Colorado
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012 NEW

As usual another great time diving with Jeferson at Ocean Explorers. Always have a good time, learn something new about the ocean and some great dive experiences. Would recommend this shop for everyone. Our nephew just got certified this trip with them and was so happy to be able to dive with him in St. Maarten. More

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Geralyn k
Seminole, Florida
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

Jeff, Lucianna and Damien really rock! The shark dive was awesome ...it was truly neat to see how much Jeff loves these sharks and how they gently respond to him. He is a "Shark Whisper." Lucianna was so nice and helpful in helping to book this dive as we were on a cruise and I did not want to book... More

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Kate B
Tortola
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

Staff very knowledgeable with safe practices and good dive sites. Excellent wreck dives.Completed my advanced with Ocean Explorer and will definitely go back if I get a chance. More

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amballensky
Albany, Oregon
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13 reviews
15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012

Ocean Explorers is a good dive shop, but what sets them apart is their shark dive, which for me was the ultimate dive of my trip. Overall I was happy with the general diving, it was good but not spectatular, and the price was reasonable. The guides were competent and friendly and the dive experience was nice, exploring some underwater... More

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Natalie_Ko79
San Francisco, California
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011

The dive crews and staffs are very friendly. The operators of Ocean Explorers were professional, safe and organized and always trying to improve your diving experience. They keep their groups small, which really gives you a personal approach. The shop was clean abd well managed. Their shark dive was simply magical!" More

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bobandkathywright
elmer, nj
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2011

every year we are treated to excellent service and safe diving experience for my wife and I More

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jbspin
ohio
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2011

I had done several shore excursion dives before while on cruises. I wanted to get my certification while in St. Maarten, so I did a lot of internet research. I feel fortunate that I found this shop. All of the reviews were good and it was close to Maho Beach so I decided to give them a try. As their... More

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telly1121
Bellingham, Washington
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2011

I was in St. Maarten on a cruise. I found Ocean Explorers Dive Center on Trip Advisor and contacted them to book a dive because of the great reviews. I was not disappointed. It was a great experience. Everything went smoothly and was as expected. I know there are other dive shops to choose from that may be closer to... More

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8959726
1 review
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2011
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This dive outfit is a good dive outfit with a great boat large ladder and ample seating. The boat I went on was the mako 26. I know from experience in boating all my life that this brand of boat is a great boat to have it is a high sided good handleing boat and it has two reliable motors... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2011

I wanted to get my Open Water Certificate during that contract (I'm working on a cruise ship) and after bumping nearby the cruise terminal, I took the chance to go a little further and found them. Luciana helped in every way to fix the schedule for all the classes so I can achieve it in the little time I had... More

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