Various combinations of tours will also stop at the beach area on the far west side of the island. The main reef area is on the far east of the island. One of the most popular tours on the island, take a boat to snorkel a reef in a National Monument. (Click the box on the map header to open in Google Maps app) Simply click the snorkel spot and hit directions! There’s also a video link for each spot. Use the map below to open in google maps app. Check the wind speed forecast for the week and plan accordingly. Also be aware, several days can go by with these conditions. The exception is possibly Isaacs Bay and Buck Island, conditions there did not seem to be affected while others were. If conditions are not great there, it is safe to assume other shallow snorkeling areas on the island also have poor underwater visibility. Call and ask if anyone is snorkeling and how the conditions are. A great measurement is at Tamarind Resort, their reef is right next to shore and they offer snorkeling rentals. Find the nearest resort and call ahead before driving across the island. Be mindful of this and don’t get disappointed. Visibility underwater can drop to near zero in shallow snorkeling areas as waves churn up sediment. We want to share the love of snorkeling and answer the ultimate question: “where do you go snorkeling?” We also offer downloadable pdf maps that include extra detailed information about each location. That's not all of the locations though! There are several more to explore in the following snorkeling guide, offering their own unique features. On the west side of the island is the popular Frederiksted Pier, however the best snorkeling is just south of town at Sand Castle. Not far from there is Davis Bay offering shallow and deep-water snorkeling with a spectacular beach and surrounding area. On the north side of the island Cane Bay is a popular shore dive location, but the reef is deeper and farther out. That is an uninhabited island offshore designated as a national monument, it is probably the most popular tour on St Croix with many tour operators to choose from. All the snorkeling locations in this review are reachable from shore, except for Buck Island. The main areas of the island are an underwater wall running across most of the north side of the island and the west side of the island is sheltered from most weather. The snorkeling here is great, offering easy beginner areas to more advanced deep-water reefs suited for free diving. US citizens do not need a passport to visit. St Croix is part of the US Virgin Islands located in the Caribbean Sea near Puerto Rico.
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