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Buck Island Reef National Monument

Buck Island, St. Croix
340-773-1460
Ranked #3 of 73 attractions in St. Croix
4.5 of 5 stars 102 Reviews
Type: Islands, Reefs, Nature/ Wildlife Areas, National Parks, Monuments/ Statues
Activities: Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Hiking
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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 for experienced scuba divers to explore. « less
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Tucson, Arizona
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Buck Island has a gorgeous beach, many locals visit on Sunday. The snorkel trail is amazing, comparable to Scuba Diving. More

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Saint Cloud, Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

beautiful snorkeling, gorgeous white beach, water as clear as a pool. Had a great time sailing over on the Catamaran with Captain Hinds. More

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Palo Alto, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Loved going out to snorkel here. The beach is absolutely amazing. A must do if you visit the Virgin Islands! More

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Stow, MA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

We loved the all day catamaran sailing trip with Big Beards. Fun to snorkel inside the reef and through the coral paths to the outside of the reef. Besides the snorkeling at the reef, we spent time on the beautiful white sands of Turtle Beach on the island, and had BBQ on another secluded beach. More

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Portland, Oregon
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012
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I can not describe how beautiful this island is. St Croix's gem of an attraction is one of the best half day trips imaginable. My wife and I were just chillin in the water off the most gorgeous beach called Turtle Beach I believe. And a turtle literally swam up to me and just check us out. My wife got... More

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Meeker
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

A friend and I booked a Buck Island Charter with the boat called Teroro II which uses only wind power. Captain Carl and his crew were awesome, so friendly and laid back. Their snorkeling gear was really comfortable and fit great. The snorkeling was truely amazing and one of a kind. The beach on Buck Island was so wonderful; the... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012
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We sailed over to Buck Island with Capt. Heinz on the Teroro II. We booked online before our cruise. The sail to Buck Island took about an hour, but it was very exciting. It was great to sail into the snorkeling area quietly and on a beautiful sailboat, especially after seeing the other big, ugly tourist boats packed with people... More

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San Juan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

clear blue beach like what you expect from an island More

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St. Croix
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Unspoiled beauty. Turtle beach is pristine, the reef isn't what it used to be before Hugo but its recovering(coral reefs take eons to grow). More

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North Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

There is something about pulling up to Turtle Beach and seeing it for the first time. No hotels. No restaurants. Just gorgeous white sand surrounded by cerulean waters. It's exactly how I imaged paradise would look. That said, go on a weekday if you can. It's a popular destination with the local boaters, so the beach area can get a... More

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