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Fascinated by the ocean? Come explore St. Croix's amazing under water world with Crucian Adventure Divers. Get one on one professional diving diving experience with a top rated instructor delivering a dive experience beyond all expectations.
WELCOME
Welcome to Frederiksted, USVI, a relaxing lifestyle with calm, clear waters. We want you and your friends to discover the beauty of diving in St. Croix's warm, clear blue waters. The diverse marine life gives you the opportunity enjoy the magnificent mysteries of the Caribbean sea.
Meet the Team
WILLIE ROSS
Partner
SSI and PADI SCUBA Instructor CPR/Basic First Aid Instructor ​
Willie Ross is a distinguished diving professional with a passion for introducing others to the underwater world. He became open water certified in April 1999 through Columbia Scuba, a milestone that marked the beginning of his extensive diving career. Willie later returned to Columbia Scuba to teach new students, sharing his expertise and enthusiasm for the sport.
As a certified PADI and SSI instructor, Willie has dedicated himself to promoting safe and enjoyable diving experiences. His commitment to diving education is evident in his role as Vice President of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS), where he actively works to foster diversity and inclusion within the diving community.
Willie finds great joy in witnessing the excitement of new divers during their first open-water dive, especially as they encounter marine life for the first time. His leadership and dedication have made him a respected figure in the diving industry, inspiring many to explore the wonders of the underwater world.
JIMMY WARREN
Partner
SSI and PADI SCUBA Instructor CPR/Basic First Aid Instructor ​
After exploring the idea of opening a dive shop, Jimmy and four members of his fraternity started exploring the possibility. In June of 2024 that possibility became a reality. Prior to opening Crucian Adventure Divers on St Croix, Jimmy worked for one of the largest dive shops in Westchester County, NY, where the open water dives are often conducted in a quarry.
He began his adventure in scuba diving in 2003 while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. Where he received his Open Water Scuba Diving Certification. After diving in Hawaii, the Blue Hole in Belize, the Kelp beds off the coast of California, quarries in Pennsylvania, the mighty Hudson River and Long Island sound and Ice Diving at Lake George in New York, and many of the Caribbean Islands. The scuba diving hook was firmly set, he became a Dive Master and Dive Instructor in 2005. Jimmy is a PADI Master Scuba Dive Instructor, he teaches CPR & First Aid and a host of other specialties. He recently became an SSI Dive Instructor.
Jimmy’s current passion is teaching and watching students’ comfort level grow as they experience the underwater world. Jimmy’s goal is to help you create unforgettable memories in the water, while not all dive locations are glamorous, they are all great experiences nonetheless. He believes in providing a sound diving foundation and building and refining skills on every dive. He enjoys the serenity of diving and the biodiversity of the sea.
He also enjoys contributing to the surrounding community by organizing events for divers, that support local and national causes and working with local organizations to improve the Crucian community, especially in Frederiksted.
DWAYNE JOHNSON
Partner
SSI and PADI SCUBA Instructor CPR/Basic First Aid Instructor ​
Dwayne Johnson is the co-founder of Crucian Adventure Divers, LLC, a premier SCUBA diving business offering unforgettable aquatic adventures in St. Croix. With a passion for marine exploration, Dwayne holds advanced credentials as a SSI Divemaster Instructor and a PADI Master SCUBA Diver Trainer (MSDT), allowing him to share his expertise and love for the ocean with clients.In addition to his role at Crucian Adventure Divers, Dwayne serves as the Dive Safety Officer for a non-profit organization, dedicated to cultivating the next generation of scientists, conservationists, and planetary stewards. His work supports the organization's mission to inspire youth to engage in STEM, marine science, and environmental conservation through SCUBA diving.Dwayne brings over 30 years of experience in the development, management, and direct participation in youth-focused life skills, STEM education, and SCUBA activities. His deep commitment to youth empowerment and education has been a driving force throughout his career.Outside the world of SCUBA, Dwayne is a Principal Systems Engineer, specializing in the integration of virtual technologies, policy compliance, and mission-critical support. His multidisciplinary expertise bridges technology, oversight, and innovation, making him a leader in both his engineering and diving endeavors.
LEON CALDWELL
Partner
SSI and PADI SCUBA Instructor CPR/Basic First Aid Instructor ​
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VICKI MILLER
SSI INTRUCTOR TRAINER
I’ve been scuba diving since 2007. I truly fell in love with the ocean and the vast variety of aquatic life is so very engrossing. There is so much to learn and know. I am recently retired from law enforcement although I still volunteer. I have experience with public safety diving (7 years) and I teach most courses from recreational to professional levels. I met my husband scuba diving and he is certified as a Divemaster. We are always diving. Our son also enjoys diving.
Recommendations to all divers: Keep learning and dive... There is always more to learn.
JEFF DYKSTRA
SCUBA INTRUCTOR
Jeff Dykstra is an SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer with over 3000 dives spanning a 30-year career in scuba diving. He holds a BS in Oceanography from the Univerisity of West Florida, is a licensed boat captain, an avid sailor, and a coxswain in the USCG Reserve. He is the founder of Triton's Realm and promotes scuba diving through underwater video, custom dive apparel, and technology such as photogrammetry.
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Contact Jeff at DiveIn@TritonsRealm.com