Water Based Daytrips

Beaches | Scuba Diving and Snorkeling | Sailing | Buck Island | Sport Fishing

Many different possibilities for fun on the water are listed here, from sailing to kiteboarding.  If you're not a "water" person, there is still plenty to keep you busy on St. Croix; you can find a listing of them on our land-based activities page. You may also want to check out our pages dedicated to golf, shopping, dining or other interesting sites.

Buck Island National Monument - Explore the best of St. Croix's snorkeling and scuba diving experience.  The island itself comprises a small percentage of this jewel in the U.S. National Park System, the surrounding reef comprises the rest.  Coral formations, especially the staghorn variety are stunning, lots of variety of fish life.  Guided sailing/snorkeling tours are available from the companies listed below.  For diving, contact any of the island dive shops.

Buck Island Licensed Tour Operators

Big Beard's Adventure Tours - 773-4482. 
Half and full day trips.  Big Beard is an ordained minister and can perform weddings aboard ship.

Teroro II - 773-3161. 
Sail with Captain Heinz aboard his 42 ft. trimaran.  Half or full day tours.

Diva - 778-4675. 
Captain Francis will take you and five of your friends for a special trip.

Mile Mark Watersports - 773-2628. 
Full and half day trips, choose from several different options. 

Other Guided Tours

Caribbean Adventure Tours - 773-4599. 
Kayaking, hiking, and photography tours available.

Virgin Kayak Co. - 778-0071. 
North Shore, Salt River and Custom kayak tours are available.  

The Oceanique at St. Croix Watersports - 773-7060. 
A semi-submersible excursion boat operates out of Christiansted harbor.  Day and night tours afford great views of the underwater world to the whole family, including non-swimmers.

Kite Boarding

Kite St. Croix offers lessons for all ability levels from PASA certified instructors.

Boat Charters:

Bilinda Charters - 773-1641. 
A 36-foot sloop offers luncheon day sails with snorkeling and sunset sails for up to 6 people.

Big Beard's Adventure Tours - 773-4482. 
Two hour sunset sail.

Mile Mark Watersports - 773-2628. 
Two hour sunset sails, sport fishing, private charters.

Terroro II - 773-3161. 
Special evening charters available.

Dragonfly - 773-4041. 
38 ft. trimaran, six passengers.  Sunset and moonlight sails.  Sail and snorkel Channel Rock Reef.

Ed Hamilton - 1-800-621-7855.
Bareboat Charter agent

Annapolis International Sailing School  - 773-4709. 
Owns a dock with a few moorings, teaches sailing and may rent boats for day sailing to qualified individuals.  Also has a boats available for private charter and sunset sails.

Hail Mary Harbor Cruises - 773-9500. 
Cruise Christiansted Harbor.  Women named Mary or Grace come aboard free.

Mermaid Fast Ferries - 719-2880. 
Fast ferry service to St. Thomas.

Virgin Islands Fast Ferry - 719-0099. 
Largest and fastest passenger catamaran in the USA!  Service between St. Thomas and St. Croix.

Sportfishing

Game fish include Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Yellow-fin Tuna, Kingfish and Dolphinfish, Mahi-Mahi.

Fish with Carl
Full and half day charters on Capt. Carl's 36 foot Hatteras. 277-4042.

Louie G
Captain Pete's 27 foot boat leaves from St. Croix Marina.  773-1123.  Short, half or full-day trips.

Catch-22
Capt. Bunny Joneses 38 foot Bertram.  Half day, 3/4 day, and full day trips available.  Maximum 6 people.  778-6987.

Tarponshark/TarponsharkII
Capt. Dave Burkhardt leaves from Christiansted.  773-6045.

Lisa Ann
Capt. Bill Griffin's 44 ft boat leaves from Green Cay Marina.  773-3712.

Fantasy
Mile Mark Watersports 38 ft. Bertram special leaves from Christiansted.  Half day, 3/4 day and full day trips available.  Maximum 6 people.  773-2628.

Windsurfing

St. Croix Watersports at Hotel on the Cay, Christiansted.  773-7060.  

Mile Mark Watersports at the Divi - 773-9700 x 733. 
Has windsurfers and wind gliders, licensed instructors.

Waverunners

St. Croix Watersports - 773-7060. 
Located at Hotel on the Cay, Christiansted.>

Parasailing

Paradise Parasailing at St. Croix Watersports - 773-7060. 
Fly high above the harbor at Christiansted.

Yacht racing

The Mumm’s Cup Regatta is generally held in Nov. with three days of ocean racing off the East coast. Other races include the Hugo Memorial Race in Sept. and the Harvest Moon Race in October.  Contact the St Croix Yacht Club for details - 773-9531.

Other Island Activities

- Try out St. Croix's brand new casino
- Play a round of golf, the best in the U.S. Virgin Islands
- Visit one of St. Croix's beautiful white sand beaches
- Scuba dive the "Wall"
- Spend the day shopping and dining
- Play croquet at the Tamarind Reef Hotel