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Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 20 attractions in Christiansted
Traveler Description:
Dedicated in 1993, this national, ecological preserve and park features the largest remaining mangrove forest in the U.S.V.I., a submarine canyon,...... more » Dedicated in 1993, this national, ecological preserve and park features the largest remaining mangrove forest in the U.S.V.I., a submarine canyon, plus objects of cultural significance such as a prehistoric ceremonial hall and burial site. « less
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Attraction type: National park, Bay, Nature reserve, Historic site, Forest
Activities: Kayaking, Scuba diving
Address: Rte. 75 to Rte. 80 Christiansted
St. Croix
Tel: 340-773-1460

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5 of 5 stars
TheAmbassadorofVA   39 contributions
Aug 3, 2009

I had the opportunity to take a half-day tour of Salt River Bay with Caribbean Adventure Tours. The tour operator is top notch and ecologically conscientious. The tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and informative with positive and negative insights. This tour begins in the marina and weaves through Sugar Bay and elsewhere in the preserve with plenty of scenic vistas... more

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5 of 5 stars
ShadestnNashville_TN   26 contributions
Nashville, TN
Oct 5, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Four of us (2 tourists & 2 locals) and a guide took the Caribbean Adventure Tours Moonlight Tour so that we could experience the Bioluminescence once the sun set. This is an awesome tour! We started before the sun set at the Salt River Marina. You can have a 1-person or 2-person kayak. You will get wet from the waist... more

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5 of 5 stars
amb2006   34 contributions
Plano, Texas
May 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We went b/c I read the review that said it was awesome and my husband had never been kayaking. So we took the evening trip. It was so cool. It starts off you are still lit up by the sun and you get to learn about the mangroves and the wildlife in Salt/Sugar Bay. Sugar Bay b/c they use to... more

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5 of 5 stars
evilprncess96   8 contributions
evilprncess96
Jan 9, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We decided to take the moonlight Kayak trip from Caribbean Adventure Tours on January 4, 2008. This is a workout and you will get wet, but VERY worth the trip. the Biolumenesant water is wonderfully fun and the trip is educational, relaxing and fun all while getting a great workout! more

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5 of 5 stars
dkmr   44 contributions
St. Louis, MO
Dec 31, 2006
8/8 found this review helpful

We took a half day kayak trip from Caribbean Adventure Tours located at the Salt River Marina. The kayaks were fun and easy to use; they had singles and doubles. Two tour guides took a group of about 20 out on the Salt River. We saw lots of birds and stopped a couple of times on shore to see the... more

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Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve Address

Rte. 75 to Rte. 80, Christiansted, St. Croix
Tel: 340-773-1460