St. Croix Info

Activities
St. Croix offers the sportsman and nature lover a wide range of activities that will please all ages. The St. Croix Environmental Association, (SEA) offers frequent organized activities including guided nature walks, leatherback turtle nesting tours, bird watching excursions and much more. Contact SEA at (340) 773-1989.

Below is a list of several of the companies that offer outdoor recreational activities on the island:

Sailing
Scuba Diving
Sport Fishing
Parasailing
Kayaking
Horseback Riding
Tennis
Golf
Hiking
Camp Sites

Day Sailing and Buck Island Tours
Go day sailing or explore the snorkel trail in the underwater gardens at Buck Island National Park. There are several charter boats departing Christiansted Harbor and Green Cay Marina daily:

Big Beard’s Adventure Tours: (340) 773-4482
Bilinda Charters (340) 773-1641
Captain Heinz’ Teroro & Dragonfly (340) 773-3161
Diva (340) 778-4675
Mile Mark Water Sports (340) 773-2628
Shabeen (340) 773-5807

Scuba Diving
Scuba divers travel from all over the world to experience the world class diving on St. Croix. Colorful tropical fish, eels, and lobster live in the reefs that surround the island, and just off St. Croix’s north shore is a sudden drop off known as “the wall” where larger fish and rays can be found. Dive shops offer dive packages, dive trips, certification packages, and scuba equipment rental.

Anchor Dive Center (340) 778-1522
Cane Bay Dive Shop (340) 773-9913
Dive Experience (340) 773-3307
Octavia’s Garden (340) 773-1902
S.C.U.B.A. (340) 773-5994
Scuba Shack (340) 772-DIVE
Scuba West (340) 772-3701
Score V.I. Divers (340) 773-6045

Sport Fishing
Sport fishing is another popular activity on St. Croix. You can charter a fishing boat for either a full or half day fishing trip.

Captain Pete’s Louie G. (340) 773-1123
Catch-22 with captain Bunny (340) 778-6987
Lisa Ann Charters (340) 773-3712

Parasailing
St. Croix Water Sports (340) 773-7060

Kayaking
If you prefer to paddle around the beautiful waters and explore tranquil bays, several Kayak companies offer kayak tours, sales, and rentals.
Caribbean Adventure tours (340) 778-1522
Chenay Bay Beach Resort (340) 773-2918
St. Croix Water Sports (340) 773-7060
SCUBA Shack (340) 772-DIVE
Virgin Kayak Co. (340) 778-0071

Horseback Riding
Ride a horse along the scenic trails of the island.

Paul and Jill’s Equestrain Stables (340) 772-2880
Equus Rides (340) 778-0933

Tennis
Tennis is one of the favorite recreational sports on the island. Several hotels and condominiums have courts available to residents and visitors for a small hourly fee.

Buccaneer Hotel Tennis Club--340-773-3036
Tennis pro Don de Wilde is available for lessons. Membership to private club also available.
Chenay Bay Beach Resort (340) 773-2918
Canegata Ball Park -public courts
Tamarind Reef Hotel (340) 773-4455
The Reef (340) 773-8844

Golf
Enjoy a round of golf on one of the three courses on St. Croix

The Buccaneer Hotel (340) 712-2100 ext. 738
Carambola Golf Club (340) 778-5638
The Reef (340) 773-8844

Hiking
St. Croix Environmental Association (SEA) offers guided tours around the island.

Call SEA for information (340) 773-1989
Ay-Ay Eco Hike and Tours (340) 772-4079

Camp Sites
Camping can be great fun for the whole family. Experience life close to nature in the beautiful Caribbean Islands.

Mount Victory Camp (340) 772-1651, or toll free (866) 772-1651

In addition to the activities mentioned above, St. Croix offers beautiful white beaches and crystal clear water. Whether you prefer to relax on the beach with a good book or swim in the water with the colorful tropical fish, St. Croix is the place to be. In addition to beautiful beaches, St. Croix offers great shopping in both Christiansted and Frederiksted, and world class restaurants to fit every taste and budget.