Lying 1.5 miles off the northeast coast of St. Croix, this 880-acre national monument includes 176 acres of land surrounded by 704 acres of water and coral …
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Jan 21, 2025
We stopped at Buck Island beach as part of a snorkeling charter. Beautiful. I see why the turtles would want to stay! It was not nesting season, but we did see a few turtles as we got near the shore… Full review by Julie B
Nov 28, 2024
The grotto on Buck Island was amazing snorkeling. The beach stop not so much. Curtis, Charlie & Amy were great hosts for our 1/2 day adventure. Full review by gloriaj317
May 22, 2024
All I can is if you have a chance to go there, do it! I’ve been to beautiful beaches in Thailand and snorkeling there. This place is so unique that was not like I went snorkeling in Thailand. Lots of… Full review by kikik2526
Yes. That is the main attraction. Beautifully marked underwater path with grotto and lots of fish. It’s a must do. You’ll have to take a boat, it can not be done from shore.
Hi Are we able to get our national historic sites passport cancellation stamp?
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Not at Buck Island. It is uninhabited and unstaffed. It is an island and beach. Oh, and there is actually a restroom hut! Come here for the beach and snorkeling, not to get your book stamped...
How do you get to Buck Island Reef? Did you have to do shore excursion or are there plenty of offers once you are off the ship?
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If you are visiting St Croix via cruise ship, then your ship will dock in Fredericksted. Fredericksted is on the far west end of the island. The tours for Buck Island leave out of …
If you are visiting St Croix via cruise ship, then your ship will dock in Fredericksted. Fredericksted is on the far west end of the island. The tours for Buck Island leave out of Christiansted, which is in the middle of the island. So ... you will need to rent a car or take a taxi to get there ... or book your trip to Buck Island with one of the tour operators that will pick you up in Fredericksted. But, no matter how you get to Christiansted, it’s best to prebook your trip to Buck Island in advance !
Hello! I will be in St Croix USVI and Barbados each for just one day next week and would love the scoop on snorkeling. And is the snorkeling better in St Croix or Barbados? I've been in lots of places and mostly love to see colorful fish and other sea creatures. My Mum is traveling with me and prefers the beach. But she is happy to go on a boat trip too. I am trying to decide whether to book a catermaran trip to Buck Island or just snorkel by the shore. (Rainbow beach) Or do Rainbow Beach in St Croix and then Barbados snorkeling boat trip. If anyone has recommendations, I'd love to hear them! Thanks so much! :-)
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Haven’t been to Barbados, lucky you!! But Snorkeling at Buck Island is awesome and as I saw someone mention you get to go to the beach after so you do both. Really nice!
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