The Scuba Shop SXM

Experience unhurried diving in St. Maarten with a maximum of eight divers aboard the Mermaid's Tale.

The Scuba Shop SXM operates out of Simpson Bay on the Dutch side of St. Maarten, running dive trips from their own boat, the Mermaid's Tale, a 30ft semi-rigid inflatable center console with 600 hp. The shop maintains an unhurried schedule and limits its boats to a maximum of 8 divers per guide ratio of 4:1, providing filtered water, light snacks, and fresh-water rinse showers on board. Dive sites are located along the South coast, ranging from reefs to wrecks in open ocean conditions. The average depth is approximately 55 feet (17 meters), making most sites suitable for entry-level divers despite their distance of a quarter to three-quarters nautical mile off the coast. The waters are known for abundant marine life, including Caribbean Reef Sharks, Nurse Sharks, turtles, and stingrays. Beyond diving, the business functions as a Dive & Beach Boutique in Simpson Bay, selling snorkel and scuba gear from brands like Scubapro and Mares, offering equipment rentals, and providing services such as hydrostatic re-testing. They also organize guided snorkel excursions to sites like Creole Rock and Tintemarre.

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