St Croix Sports / Water Sports
St. Croix is a paradise for water
and sports enthusiasts, offering everything from sailing and motor yachting,
swimming, snorkeling, and SCUBA diving to riding wave runners, Jet Ski, water skiing,
kayaking, parasailing, windsurfing, sailing, sport fishing, horseback riding, tennis, golf
and bicycle riding.
Whether you are an avid athlete or just someone that wants
to enjoy a fun day in the sun and water, you will find that water activities on
St. Croix are plentiful. St Croix has awesome water temperatures that average 80
degrees year round, making a day in the water even more enjoyable!
There are many wonderful beaches on St. Croix including
Cane Bay Beach,
Davis Bay,
Protestant Cay; Buccaneer,
the Reef,
Cramer Park and
Rainbow Beach.
There are many other beaches that you can explore and find on your own. All
beaches are public, even those at the hotels.
Click here for more information on
St. Croix beaches.
Buck Island Reef National Monument
This is an 850-acre national park. In fact, it is the first national park to be
located underwater. Two underwater snorkeling trails weave through its Marine
Gardens. This is a great place for all snorkelers - beginner to advanced. Many
various boating companies offer a variety of excursions to
Buck Island. There is
also a park with picnic areas. Boats depart from the Wharf area in
Christiansted
or Green Cay Marina. Half and Full day excursions available:
Captain Heinz' Teroro II
- Trimaran, 340-773-3161
Bilinda Charters - 340-773-1641 - a 37' sloop - 6
person max., half day, sunset and custom sails, all beverages and snorkeling
gear included.
Jasmyn Charters - 603-781-9864 - Christiansted
Harbor
Llewellyn's Charter - 340-773-9027
Mocko Jumbie Charters - 340-513-4427
St. Croix Yacht Club - 340-773-9531
SCUBA/Snorkeling
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See our
SCUBA page
for more information.
Scuba aficionados consider St. Croix's northern coast to be some of the best
scuba diving in the Caribbean, largely because of its spectacular
wall diving. In particular, Cane Bay and Salt River Canyon
offer experienced divers challenging and beautiful diving destinations. The
snorkeling is fabulous here as well!
In a Top 100 poll taken in "Rodale's Scuba Diving
Magazine" readers rated St. Croix #4 overall for "Best overall destination, best visibility
and value in the Caribbean, and the world's most popular destination" and #
2 for " best shore diving"! US Virgin Islands placed #2 for "best
snorkeling"!
Day and night dives available. Boat dives run from $70
for a one-tank dive, $90 for a two tank dive. For novices, instruction is available from many reputable
dive shops.
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Take advantage of
the many wonderful activities that St. Croix has to offer it's guests.
There's hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, fishing, sailing,
horseback riding, scuba diving, or snorkel trips to nearby Buck Island
Underwater National Monument. Take a look at the lists below to
see what appeals to you. Bubble Makers can book any of your
adventures for you, leaving you more time to relax! We'll make
it easy and provide you with one bill for everything at the end
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www.BubblesVI.com
Office: 340-719-7201 Mobile:
340-277-6219 Email:deanna@bubblesvi.com
We
Specialize in Vacation Planning, SCUBA Diving, Snorkeling and
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Anchor Dive Center - Frederiksted 340-778-1522
Big Beard's Adventure Tours - Snorkel trips - 340-773-4482
Cane Bay
Dive Shop
Open 7 days a week, packages for all levels 340-773-9913 8-7 p.m. Also a
location in Frederiksted at 340-772-0715
9-5pm.
N2 the Blue
Diving Adventures
- 1-340-772-DIVE (3483)
St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures (SCUBA) - Christiansted -
877-567-1367,
340-773-5994
Scubawest -
800-352-0107
Teroro II - Snorkeling Trips - 340-773-3161
St. Croix's waters are ideal for sport fishing
and record size catches are common be it tuna, Wahoo, or blue marlin. For a half
or full day St. Croix fishing the following are some companies you can call:
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Captain Bunny Jones
Catch 22 (38’ Bertram Sportfisherman)
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Prices are per trip --Max. 6 people
(not per person)
All
tackle & bait supplied
Departure
time as early as 6:00 a.m.
Fish
stay with boat
Deposit
required with reservations
48 hr. cancellation notice for refund of deposit.
    
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On the
Board walk, in front of the Brew Pub
Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI 00820
Website: www.CaptainBunnysCatch22.com
Call us at (340) 778-6987 Tell him you found him on
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Caribbean Sea Adventures 38" Bertram "Fantasy" - 340-773-2628
Captain Carl
Holley - Silverbay Boat Dock, Christiansted Harbor,
340-277-4042
Captain Harold
Price - 340-244-4232 or 340-626-6198
Gone Ketchin' -
340-713-1175
St. Croix
Inshore Fishing - 340-514-6078
Stress Buster
Fishing Charters - St Croix Marine, Christiansted
340-713-5317 or 863-698-2701,
Golden Hook
Fishing Club - 340-778-5738 Ext. 223
Golf
Golfers can go to three courses on St. Croix
that are open to the
public. The Carambola Golf & Country Club (a Robert Trent Jones designed course),
and the Buccaneer golf courses are both 18 holes, while the Reef Golf Course is
9 holes.
Click here for detailed St. Croix Golf Course
Information
Wave Runners,
Parasailing, Windsurfing,
Kayaking
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Ride a Jet Ski, the ultimate fun machine,
in the crystal clear turquoise playground or on an open ocean adventure. Half
hour or hour rentals and 2 or 3 hour tours. Our tours are custom trips by lush
green mountains, white sand beaches, and colorful reefs rich with marine life.
Snorkel along secluded islands, stopping by beautiful resorts for a frosty
beverage, bite to eat, and a quick dip in their pool. Feel the freedom of riding
a Jet Ski / Wave Runner. We are conveniently located on the boardwalk across from the Caravelle
Hotel in Christiansted, St Croix.
1-340 778-7541 www.StCroixVIJetSkiRentalsandTours.com
Mention you saw
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CRUZAN
BREEZE PARASAILING
Finally, the wait is over! Parasailing has
returned to our little paradise here on St. Croix.
Complete your ultimate
Caribbean experience with the ultimate Caribbean adventure! St. Croix is
known to be one of the best locations in the world to parasail.

We offer a comfortable
setting on our 12 passenger boat. Take off and land right on the deck
without even being submerged in the water!! Our tandem bar allows
multiples to fly together and enjoy the experience alongside a partner,
friend, or relative. With our experienced captain and friendly crew, your
trip will be safe and absolutely exhilarating.
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Virgin Kayak - 340-778-0071. North
Shore, Salt River and Custom kayak tours are available.
Caribbean Adventure Tours -
800-532-3483, 340-778-1522
Cruzan Water Sports - 340-773-7060
Tennis
Tennis buffs can find public courts near the Fort in Frederiksted (1 court) or
at Canegata Park (3 courts - lighted) in Christiansted.
Several hotels will also allow non-guests to play for a fee. Call for
reservations:
Buccaneer Hotel - 8 courts, 2 lighted. Tennis pro available for lessons. $8
PP per hour, 340-773-2100 ext.736
Chenay Bay Beach Resort - 2 courts, $5 PP per hour, 340-773-2918
Tamarind Reef Hotel - 2 lighted Cal Grass courts. $8 PP per hour, evenings
$5, 340-773-4455
The Reef - 773-8844 $5 PP per hour, 340-773-8844
Gentle Winds Resort
- Courts are restricted to owners and guests of the resort only.
Horseback
Riding
There is great riding in St. Croix that allows riders to go past Danish ruins,
rain forests and other coastal areas.
Paul and Jill's Equestrian Stables - Sprat Hall, Rt. 58, Creque Dam Rd.,
north of Frederiksted. Reservations 340-772-2880 or 340-772-2627 Closed Sundays
Equus Horseback Riding
- "Ride where the mountains meet the sea" - morning and evenings, reserve 24
hours ahead - Located directly across the shore road from Villa Dawn. Meet at
"Off The Wall Bar and Grill" next to Cane Bay Beach. Call Stephen O'Dea at
340-778-0933 to reserve.
Bicycle/Bike Rentals
Stamina Sports
- 340-719-6749 - Christiansted
Croquet
Tamarind Reef Hotel - 773-4455: 6 wicket croquet court, open to public.
$ PP for 11/4 hour. Call for reservations.
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