Buck Island, St. Croix
Take a sailing tour to Buck Island; you'll understand why the island and its reef have been made a National Park. There are concessionaires that offer full and half day trips to Buck Island, so getting there is not a problem. Usually the problem lies in getting you to leave. Turtle Beach on Buck's west end has been voted one of the world's most beautiful beaches by National Geographic. The underwater trail is a snorkelers' dream come true. If you're not a snorkeler, don't worry! Your professional guides can make assured snorkelers of even the most timid swimmers. Take a guided snorkeling tour of the underwater trail and surround yourself with coral, angel fish, and crustaceans. Since the trail is protected by the national park system, capacity is limited - so do not delay in reserving your space on one of several boats that sail to Buck Island daily.
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Book a private sail to Buck Island with Captain Heinz aboard the Teroro or Captain Carl aboard the Dragonfly. They are the only charter service that uses sail power only! Truely going green since 1968! LEARN MORE
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Caribbean
Sea Adventures
59 King's Wharf, Christiansted
340-773-2628
CaribbeanSeaAdventures.com
Enjoy a day sail
to Buck Island National Park on an y of our three beautiful boats. Mile
Mark's high performance fleet is manned and maintained in the best tradition
of the sea. All trips include snorkel gear and instruction, guidance
on the underwater trail, floatation devices, and guaranteed fun!
We also offer sunset cruises of St. Croix's North Shore and complimentary
rum punch and snacks. See also fishing
charters.
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Buck Island Charters
Departs from Green Cay Marina, 'H'-Dock
340-773-3161
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Welcome aboard the only Buck Island Charter that
gets you there with SAIL POWER ONLY! Captain Heinz has truly been going green since 1968. You’ll enjoy smooth sailing aboard the Teroro II and Dragonfly with
Captain Heinz or Capt Carl at the helm. Walk Buck Island’s pristine white sand beach, take some time and hike to the top of the island for incredible views and
then enjoy the world-renowned underwater snorkel trail that Buck Island National Monument is famous for! Either trimaran is perfect for large or small
private parties. Teroro can accommodate up to 23 guests, while Dragonfly hosts a more intimate sail with up to 6 guests. See our webpage for more info.
Call to book your private Buck Island charter today!
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Big
Beard's Adventure Tours
Pan Am Pavilion, Christiansted
340-773-4482
BigBeards.com
Join us on our most
popular trips to Buck Island aboard the 42' Catamaran Renegade or the
40' Flyer. Visit Turtle Beach, voted one of the ten prettiest
beaches in the world. We will take you to Buck Island's beloved
underwater trail and take you snorkeling along the protected coral reef.
Afterwards, we'll have a beach BBQ on Big Beard's secluded beach on
St. Croix, with all you can eat and drink. We also have sunset
sails, private charters, and weddings aboard our beautiful boats.
Visit our website for more details, a scrapbook packed with photos,
and make your reservations today.
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Buck Island Reef National Monument provides
a protected
habitat for several threatened species. All About Buck Island
Uninhabited Buck
Island is six thousand feet long and a half mile wide, rises to 340
feet above sea level and lies 1.5 miles off the northeast side of St.
Croix. The 19,000 acre Buck Island Reef National Monument includes 176
acres of land, which has an overland nature trail and white coral sand
beaches, is a haven for endangered brown pelicans and a nesting area
for three species of sea turtles, and 4,554 acres of water and coral
reef system. Two-thirds of the island is surrounded by a coral
barrier reef, which includes a Marine Garden area, both closed to fishing.
The underwater trail is one of three in the United States, and meanders through coral grottoes, coral patch reefs, and allows snorkelers to surround themselves with abundant, colorful reef sea fans, and maybe even a turtle.
First protected in 1948 to preserve one of the finest marine gardens in the Caribbean Sea, the area was proclaimed a national monument in 1961 by John F. Kennedy. Before Bill Clinton left office, he enlarged the protected area to 19,000 acres.
Please use caution while swimming and snorkeling at Buck Island. Do not feed the fish, do not step on the coral or reef, do not litter, and please, enjoy the scenery.
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