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Buck Island Reef National Monument

Name: Buck Island Reef National Monument
Address: 17. 786505, -64. 626944
Rating: 4.5

793 Reviews

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17. 786505, -64. 626944, St. Croix

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“Decent snorkeling”

We had a decent snorkel here. There were many beautiful fish. We even saw an octopus on the beach... read more

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hedgiegirl3

Kemptville, Canada

via mobile

“Superb snorkeling with underwater self explaining class”

We took a catamaran and after about 30 minutes we arrived at Buck Island and we could perform a... read more

Reviewed yesterday

joaocarlos88

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Lying 1.5 miles off the northeast coast of St. Croix, this 880-acre national monument includes 176 acres of land surrounded by 704 acres of water and coral reef system; it is a paradise for snorkelers, and the deep grottos and labyrinths are perfect...more

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hedgiegirl3

Kemptville, Canada

2920

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Decent snorkeling

We had a decent snorkel here. There were many beautiful fish. We even saw an octopus on the beach side, which most people call the “boring” side. In other words, if you are bummed when you have to spend time on the beach side, look...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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joaocarlos88

Reviewed yesterday

Superb snorkeling with underwater self explaining class

We took a catamaran and after about 30 minutes we arrived at Buck Island and we could perform a superb snorkeling, There was an underwater trail , with signs that guidded us through corals. They were easily identified wiith signs attached to them , so...More

Date of experience: January 2018

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Chuck S

6017

Reviewed 6 days ago

Sightseeing Underthesea

The tour left promptly and was handled by a great captain and first mate. The ride was okay but very windy and bumpy. The snorkel site at Buck Island was exposed to the wind and waves and so was a bit dicey to maneuver the...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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LindaT615

Ambler, Pennsylvania

147

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Buck Island Reef with Caribbean Sea Adventures

Snorkeling and Beach Break aboard the Deliverance with Captain Scott and Meredith was a great day away from the cruise ship with about 18 people. The snorkeling was less than perfect tho no fault of the captain because much of the coral is dying. What...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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sharonwK4179OX

Southport, North Carolina

115

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Caribbean Sea Adventures Buck Island Excursion

Buck Island Reef National Monument is an especially beautiful place to snorkel. Captain Meghan & her crew provided exceptional service on our RCCL excursion. The equipment onboard their boat was in good condition & better than typical. They gave personal assistance to make sure everyone...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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MLP68

Odebolt

143

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

AMAZING!

Buck Island Reef National Monument is a MUST DO while in St Croix! Absolutely stunning! It's what your beach dreams are made of! What are you waiting for? GO and see it already!!

Date of experience: October 2018

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Marie M

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Best Tour Ever with Scott and His friend!

This tour was so adventurous and exciting. I will do it again. You can snokle as well to see the Buck Island reef. I don’t snockle but, my friends who were with me did. Scott and his friend was so caring, so compassionate that in...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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NotCook

Christiansted, St. Croix

5714

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Awesome beach, beautiful water

What can you say about one of the best beaches in the Caribbean? Beautiful sand, beautiful water, beautiful people! You can also take one of the many excursion boats, and snorkel the east end of the island, but it is the beach we love. We...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Stephen R

United States

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Bosc Dive

Riding about two feet underwater on what you could call a scooter is fun. Your head is in a fixed bubble that is part of the "scooter" You breath normally, steer like a motorcycle and look at the fish .Plenty of safety divers and believe...More

Date of experience: April 2018

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TexasTodd1

McKinney, Texas

220113

Reviewed November 4, 2018

Amazing snorkeling

We snorkeled from a boat along this amazing reef. So much to see. You could spend hours here. Beautiful!!! Water was calm and clear. Tons of sea-life. Lots of fish, rays, squid, etc. We even were surprised to see a lemon shark. Absolutely fantastic!!!

Date of experience: November 2018

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PaulaSykes

How do you get to Buck Island Reef? Did you have to do shore excursion or are there plenty of offers once you are off the ship?

July 8, 2018|

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We used Big Beards adventures. Should be able to book through the ship or Viator ahead of time. Great adventure!

Grannyoffive

Hi wanderlust.....My husband and I do not snorkel. Would this excursion still be worthwhile to just relax on the beach? Thank you!!

April 24, 2018|

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The beach is lovely but when you go on the excursions you don't stay on it very long. Just to practice snorkeling and then they sail to the reef.

Jennie360

Hello! I will be in St Croix USVI and Barbados each for just one day next week and would love the scoop on snorkeling. And is the snorkeling better in St Croix or Barbados? I've been in lots of places and mostly love to see colorful fish and other sea creatures. My Mum is traveling with me and prefers the beach. But she is happy to go on a boat trip too. I am trying to decide whether to book a catermaran trip to Buck Island or just snorkel by the shore. (Rainbow beach) Or do Rainbow Beach in St Croix and then Barbados snorkeling boat trip. If anyone has recommendations, I'd love to hear them! Thanks so much! :-)

April 11, 2018|

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Haven’t been to Barbados, lucky you!! But Snorkeling at Buck Island is awesome and as I saw someone mention you get to go to the beach after so you do both. Really nice!

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