I completed my PADI Open Water with Steve's an a vacation to St. Luica. It was a geat experience and Steve's was completely professional and safe.

We found Scuba Steves on the internet and booked based on the reviews that were on the web site which have all proven to be accurate.

Scuba Steve's has been up and running for 18 months, Husband and wife team of Steve and Shirley a prefessionally trained and licenced boat Captain, Kerney, and Dive Centre manager TIm, All three dive with customers.

Decent boat, well equipped with 2x 150HP engines - this is an important note as much of the diving is down in the marine park so a decent and fast boat is essential.

Enquiry response was superb, our enquiry to dive was responded to within 24 hours and we were booked well inadvance of our trip. Transport to and from our Hotel as by airconditioned bus and was prompt every time we dived.

Kit: We took our own - but their's is mainly scuba pro, well maintained and regulalry serviced on site by the team. Fully geared for Nitrox diving and all bottles are blended on site - Steve is the only pressure blender on the Island.

There were a number of other dive centres on the Island but on talking to divers who had tried some of them out they came up lacking - disorganised and sometimes did not have enough kit. Safety being absolutely key I would strongly recommend Scuba Steve's based on our experience.

Let down by the hotel - see review on Almond Beach Resort

My husband, Mike, and I were in St Lucia in May/June 2007 to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary. I did my Open Water diving in the UK beforehand because I wanted to see the marine life and reefs on holiday. Having done my open water dives in a quarry in the UK the Caribbean was a real eye opener in every sense of the word. I researched the local scuba centres over the internet before we went and contacted Scuba Steve's by phone when we got there. I asked if it would be possible to do my Advanced course whilst I was there and was pleased when they assured me it was no problem. Both Steve and Shirley arranged everything to fit in with our other holiday plans(since Mike had to spend the days on his own when I was diving).I explained that this was my first time diving from a boat, diving in the ocean and with borrowed equipment. I was made to feel totally safe and the professionalism of the whole team made my 6 dives unforgetable. Mike and I did the Dive and Drive which was great value for money and a brilliant day out.
I would recommend Scuba Steve's to anyone who dives or wants to learn when visiting St Lucia.

Steve and his wife Shirley have a great dive operation. No matter what your ability, they can accomodate you.

My Mum - 60 something, never dived, did her intro to scuba. Actually decided it was not for her but they were great with her.
Me - Nervous open water PADI - did 2 dives, amazing, felt completely at ease with their relaxed but sound instruction.
Other half - Advanced open water - did 6 dives and his Nitrox qualification and had a ball.

If you are considering the caribbean and want to dive to any standard, St Lucia has a lot to offer and Scuba Steve is the company to contact. We saw other reviews on this site, followed their advise and were glad we did.