Buck Island Tours & Snorkeling · St. Croix Smaller Groups. Bigger Memories.
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- Instant confirmation
- Free cancellation
- Repeat guests get 50% off Terms
- 4.9 on Tripadvisor
3,000+ reviews - Authorized NPS concessioner
- Expert local crew
- Six boats, sail or power
Popular Buck Island Tours from St. Croix
Snorkel tours, sails, private boat charters and sunset cruises. With several boats departing from both Christiansted and Green Cay Marina, please check your confirmation for your departure point, or call us at (340) 773-2628 with any questions.
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- Snorkel + Turtle Beach
- Gear included
Half Day Cruise
Most popular · 3.5 hours · Departs Christiansted
Adults 18+ $95 · Young Adults 3–17 $75 · Tiny Humans 0–2 free
Snorkel Buck Island's reef with a guide and relax on Turtle Beach aboard Celebration. Gear included; swimmers and non-swimmers welcome.
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- Max 16 guests
- Snorkel + Turtle Beach
Full Day Sail
6 hours · Departs Christiansted; from Green Cay Marina starting Nov 1, 2026
Adults 18+ $125 · Young Adults 0–17 $105
Sail to Buck Island aboard Wave Dancer. Snorkel the reef, relax on Turtle Beach and make the most of your time on the island.
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- Private
- Your itinerary
Private Charters
Six Boats, Endless Escapes
Per boat · from $900 · groups of all sizes
Your boat, your crew, your plan. Private Buck Island snorkels, sunset sails and full-day trips on six boats, including four catamarans.
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- Golden hour
- Music on board
Sunset Cruises
2 hours · Family Friendly or Adults Only
Family: Adults 18+ $45 · Young Adults 3–17 $35 · Tiny Humans 0–2 free · Adults Only $45
Two ways to end the day aboard Celebration: a chill family friendly cruise or an adults only cruise, with complimentary rum punch and a cash bar.
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- 8–10 min flight
- Ages 6+
Parasailing
Christiansted Harbor
Parasailor $95 · Observer $70
Soar above the turquoise Caribbean with our partners Parasail Virgin Islands. Take off and land on the boat; fly with family or friends.
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- Private
- Up to 6 guests
Fishing Charters
Sport fishing & spearfishing
4 h $1,000 · 6 h $1,300 · 8 h $1,600 per boat
Private sport fishing and spearfishing with Day Break Charters from Green Cay Marina. Your boat, your crew, your catch.
Groups of 10+ save 10% automatically on half day trips. Senior, military & local discounts available, call (340) 773-2628.
St. Croix Snorkeling Tours, Excursions & Boat Charters
More Space. More Snorkel Time. More Attention.
Snorkel the crystal-clear reefs of Buck Island with expert guides, charter a private boat and set your own itinerary, or soar above the turquoise Caribbean on a parasail. Whatever your crew, there's a day on the water built for you.
- Expert-led snorkel tours over vibrant coral reefs
- Private charters tailored to your group
- Parasailing for thrill-seekers
- Trips any day of the week — Reservations strongly recommended. Walk-ins welcome when space allows.
Why Caribbean Sea Adventures?
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Six Boats, Endless Escapes
Sailing catamarans to private powerboats: a boat for every group.
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The Ultimate Buck Island Tour
Reef snorkeling and Turtle Beach at the nation's first underwater national park.
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First-Class Service
Smaller groups and an expert crew mean more attention for you.
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Authorized NPS Concessioner
Authorized by the National Park Service for snorkel tours and private charters within Buck Island.
Buck Island Reef National Monument
There’s no place like Buck Island National Monument and no trip to St. Croix is complete without a visit there to see the nation’s first underwater national park in existence. The unique coral reef ecosystem surrounds the south, east and north sides of the island.
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With Caribbean Sea Adventures, you can take a 360 experience here exploring this unique underwater world.
Meanwhile, on the west side of the monument you can find West Beach also known as Turtle Beach which is rated by National Geographic as one of The World’s Most Beautiful Beaches. This idyllic island is the perfect place for a dream vacation where you can eat lunch, relax, sunbathe, float in the shallows, swim with turtles, or hike to the top of the island for breathtaking vistas. Come and discover why this place of exceptional beauty is increasingly becoming a bucket list destination.
Caribbean Sea Adventures is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service, Dept. of the Interior, and is authorized to provide snorkel tours and private charters within Buck Island.
Meet the Fleet
Every boat runs Buck Island trips with an expert captain and crew. Compare our sailing charters and catamaran charters.
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Celebration
Our power catamaran for the half day Buck Island snorkel and sunset cruises.
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Wave Dancer
Sailing catamaran for the full day sail, private charters and private sunsets.
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Inconceivable
Stylish private sail to Buck Island for up to 12 guests, plus private sunset sails.
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Smooth Recovery
Reserved exclusively for private charters for up to 12 guests: half day, full day or sunset.
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Good Times
Private half and full day charters to Buck Island for up to 12 guests.
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Mile Mark
Home of the Full Day Beach & Hike and Snorkelers in Paradise trips.
What Our Guests Say
Buck Island Tour FAQs
How do I get to Buck Island from St. Croix?
By boat. Caribbean Sea Adventures is an authorized National Park Service concessioner, and our Buck Island tours leave from Christiansted and Green Cay Marina: the half day cruise always departs from Christiansted harbor, and many private charters leave from Green Cay Marina. For all other tours, please check your confirmation for your departure point, or call us at (340) 773-2628 with any questions.
What’s included on the half day Buck Island snorkel tour?
Snorkel gear and lessons, a guided tour of the underwater trail, time on Turtle Beach, national park fees, drinking water, and Cruzan Rum Punch on the cruise back (outside the park boundaries). Crew gratuity isn’t included; 20–25% is recommended.
What if I’ve never snorkeled before?
No worries! We’ll teach you how to snorkel and help you feel comfortable, and a guide will be in the water with you. We’re happy to assist guests with physical limitations to the best of our ability. Watch our free Virtual Snorkel Lesson with Captain Key on YouTube before you go.
Can I book a Buck Island tour from a cruise ship?
Yes. Check your docking and all-aboard times first (we run on local time, not ship time). We’re on the boardwalk in Christiansted, about a 40-minute taxi ride from the Frederiksted port, and we don’t provide port transportation. See St. Croix cruise ship excursions.
What should I bring?
Snacks or lunch, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, a beach towel and your bathing suit. Don’t forget cash for tipping your crew. Snorkel gear is provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
What is your cancellation policy?
For public trips, cancel 48 hours or more ahead for a 100% refund, or within 48 hours for a 50% refund; day-of cancellations and no-shows are not refunded. Private charters: 48 hours or more ahead for a 100% refund. If we cancel for weather, we’ll reschedule or refund you in full.
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Gift certificates for our Buck Island tours, sails and private charters.
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