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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 74 attractions in St. Croix
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Traveler Description: About two miles northeast of St. Croix, Buck Island Cove, with its large and spectacular reef, is a snorkeler’s dream.
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Attraction type: Reef
Activities: Scuba diving, Viewing wildlife

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“Beautiful- put it at the top of your to do list”
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5 of 5 stars
ShadestnNashville_TN 25 contributions
Nashville, TN
Oct 4, 2008

I’ve been to Buck Island twice: once on the Teroro II with Captain Heinz to snorkel the underwater trail and once on a friends sailboat to just hang out at the beach and swim. Both were very enjoyable and highly recommended! The different colors in the waters are so beautiful and would take many adjectives to describe. You have to... more

“Wonderful snorkeling adventure”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Skokie, IL
Dec 31, 2002
18/19 found this review helpful

Just returned from a cruise that included a snorkeling adventure to Buck Island off of St. Thomas. The water was warm and clear, the fish were fairly plentiful. Saw a sea turtle and a ray as well as many species of fish. There are many different boats that all head out to that same area and anhor near each other.... more

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