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There are many natural wonders and historic sites to see in St. Croix. Buck Island Reef tops the list for many visitors. Buck Island Reef is a U.S. National Park that covers over 850 acres including underwater trails for divers that wind through submerged cave systems. Ask the concierge about scheduling a boat excursion over to Buck Island. The island is great for picnicking with beaches, picnic tables and barbeque pits. The island's main attraction is snorkeling. Between the island and the coral barrier reef rests a shallow blue lagoon. Buck island is uninhabited which makes for great hiking. See stunning views of St. Croix and find undisturbed secret beaches.
World-class diving continues to be popular in St. Criox. Read more about diving.
According to Golf Digest, St. Croix has the best golfing in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Enjoy the award winning Carambola Golf Course. Our golf club takes a great deal of pride from the wide variety of gorgeous flowers, bushes, and shrubs which have been planted throughout their course's design. Read more about Carambola Golf Course.
For variety, also try The Buccaneer Golf Course. GolfOnline.com readers give The Buccaneer Golf Course a 4.5 out of 5.
The Cruzan Rum Factory - The Cruzan Rum Distillery, in operation for over 300 years in the same location, is home to one of the world's finest rums. The distillery (formerly known as Estate Diamond) offers guided tours of the facilities that explain the distillery process, the importance of rum in the island's history, and the story of the estate grounds.
Estate Little Princess - A 24 acre preserve owned by the Nature Conservancy has walking trails winding through the historic ruins of a sugar plantation dating back to the 1730s. Visitors can explore on three footpaths: the laborers' village trail, the rum factory trail and the beach trail.
Estate St. George Botanical Garden is popular with its ruins of a 19th century sugarcane village, a rum factory, and 16 acres of grounds to stroll through.
As the first and only casino in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Divi Carina Bay Casino has attracted thousands of visitors seeking gaming excitement since opening in March 2000.
Shopping, sailing, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, and sightseeing are some other St. Croix activities. Read more about places to see in St. Croix.
Salt River Kayaking: Salt River is a National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. Kayak through mangroves, learn of the Taino and Carib peoples, and see where Christopher Columbus first landed. Virigin Kayak
Budget's rental counters are conveniently located on the Carambola Beach Resort premises. They offer fast and convenient shuttle service to and from the airport. Visit www.budgetstcroix.com for details.
Buck Island
Buck Island is a National Park right off the coast of St. Croix. Enjoy a leisurely sail out on a 42 ft. catamaran, walk along the pristine white beaches, and snorkel along the underwater trail. A full day tour at Buck Island also includes a beach BBQ on a private beach and unlimited rum punch. (340) 773-4482. Cost is $90 for adults and $65 for children 6 to 12.
Scuba Diving
Cane Bay is known worldwide as one of the most spectacular wall dives. Certified divers can sign up for dive packages through a 5-start PADI shop. Non-certified guest can partake in a Discover Scuba Dive or take a class to become a certified diver. 1-800-338-3843
Salt River
Salt River is a National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. Kayak through mangroves, learn of the Taino and Carib peoples, and see where Columbus first landed. A 4-hour guided tour cost $45 per person. (340) 778-0071
Island Tour
Enjoy a day exploring the island in an open-air safari bus. The tour visits Christiansted and Frederiksted (our two main towns), The Cruzan Rum Distillery, The St. George Botanical Garden, Whim Plantation Museum, and The Carambola Golf Course. 1-800-524-2026. The cost of the island tour is $45 per person.
St. Croix also has a casino, a monument at the Easternmost point in the United States, fishing, air tours, hiking, and a variety of other activities. I would be happy to provide more information or help arrange any tours. I can be reached at 888-503-8760 X6001.
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