St. Croix Snorkeling Vacations

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St. Croix Snorkeling Highlights

By Travel Expert: Linda Samuel
  • Play beneath the surface at Saint Croix, home to the only national underwater park in the United States.
  • Boat to Buck Island, a premier snorkeling spot. All of Saint Croix's outfitters offer trips there.
  • Walk into the water at Isaac's Bay, Tamarind Beach, and Cane Bay, where shallow entries ease snorkelers into the deep.

St. Croix Overview

At 84 square miles, St. Croix is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. At the east end -- which actually is the easternmost point of the United States -- the terrain is rocky and arid. The west end is more lush and even includes a small "rain forest" of mango, mahogany, tree ferns, and dangling lianas. Between the two extremes are beautiful...

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Sugar Beach
3245 Estate Golden Rock
Outside Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Distance: 2.2 Miles
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Gentle Winds Vacation Rentals
North Shore
North Shore, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Distance: 3.0 Miles
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The Buccaneer
Estate Shoys
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 4.1 Miles
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Buck Island Reef National Monument
Buck Island
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Distance: 3.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description: This 1,935-acre land and sea monument run by the... Read More
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Cane Bay
North shore
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Distance: 4.3 Miles (from destination center)
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Cane Bay Dive Shop
Route 80 (North Shore Road)
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Distance: 2.8 Miles (from destination center)
Description: This Professional Association of Dive... Read More
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Rainbow Cove, Beautiful Vacation Villa
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Ceiling fans, Dishwasher, Freezer, Internet Access, Laundry, Microwave, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR
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St. Croix Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR
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Lymin' Beach House Waterfront Cottage
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Hot Tub, Laundry, Microwave, Patio, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR
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