St. Croix is full of opportunities to get involved and there is by no means a lack of things to do.
The ocean is a playground for activity whether it be jetskiing, swimming, diving and snorkeling, or boating and fishing.
For land activities there is Golf, walking, horse back riding, biking and 4 wheeling available as outlets for adventure on St. Croix.
If your looking for excitment inland while on vacation, Gecko's Island Adventures has ATV tours that run through the rain-forest and along the top of the mountains. if an ATV is not your style, you can go for an open air jeep tour with Tan Tan Tours. they have half and full day tours available. there is also Paul and Jill's Horseback riding for those who would like a quieter tour. this tour visits a few plantation ruins and the beach.
The bright blue waters of St. Croix attract new and veteran scuba divers and snorkelers by the numbers each year. There are many shops that offer equipment, lessons, and excursions to help you get underway with your diving adventure:
- Cane Bay Dive Shop
- Dive Experience
- Bubble Makers Inc.
- Anchor Dive Center
- St. Croix Scuba Shack
- www.caribbeanseaadventures.com
- http://stcroixvijetskirentalsandtours...
These are just a few of the many options. Be sure to check with your hotel to see what is closest to you or to see if your hotel offers rentals or expeditions.
If you are interested in other water sports such as Jet skiing, kayaking, parasailing, or kiteboarding, try Ride Red Jet Ski Rentals. Caribbean Adventure Tours, Virgin Kayak Company, Kite St. Croix or Cruzian Breeze. For off-shore sportfishing , try Captain Carl Holleyaboard the Mocko Jumbie, located on the boardwalk in downtown Christianted. Big Beard's Adventure Tours, Buck Island Charters with Captain Heinz, and Llewellyn's Charter have full and half-day sailing tours to Buck Island National Monument, as well as sunset sails; Bilinda Chartersoffers custom interactive sail and snorkel tours along St. Croix's barrier reef; and the St. Croix Yacht Clubsponsors the annual St. Croix International Regatta, many smaller regattas, and regular fun sails for SCYC members and visiting yacht club members.
For the best watersport activities try Island Flight Adventures – Jet Ski Rentals/Harbor Boat Cruises – 778-7541 http://stcroixvijetskirentalsandtours... They offer Jet Ski tours, Harbor boat cruises, sunset cruises, snorkeling, wakeboarding, tube rides, and fishing excursions. They will customize and cater to your needs. They have been Voted the Best Virgin Islands Jet Ski Tours and Water Sports Activities, 2008/2009 (VI Daily News). Open 7 days a week from 9-5pm. Go see them in Christiansted on the boardwalk next to Stixx.
Golfing is a major pull to St. Croix; it offers great courses and of course, beautiful scenery. The Carambola Golf and Country Club and the Buccaneer Hotel'scourse are two of the favorites. East-enders can enjoy a round at the 9-hole Reef Golf Course.