Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Favorite place to hike
The north bay, at Annaly Bay and Will Bay (next to Hams Bluff) near Maroon Ridge.
'Maroons' were slaves who ran away from the plantations. They came here because
the topography - the mountains and forest - made it difficult to for anyone to find
them. It's a no-man's-land. Some jumped off and killed themselves so as not to be re-
captured. The virgin forest remains. It's an extremely historical and spiritual place.
Windsurfing & Kitesurfing
Those seeking windsurfing instruction or board rental can head to
St Croix Water Sports
Center( 340-773-7060;
www.stcroixwatersports.com
)
on Protestant Cay. Kitesurfers
should contact
Kite St Croix (
www.kitestcroix.com
)
, located in the island's East End.
Make reservations at least two weeks in advance for lessons.
Snorkeling
Protestant Cay has good snorkeling off its beach, as well as gear rental. The Christiansted-
based dive company
St Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures ( 340-773-5994,
887-567-1367;
www.stcroixscuba.com
; 1104 Strand St; 2hr tours $40-50)
offers a west
end snorkel tour around Frederiksted Pier and Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge. It
runs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10am and 2pm. You'll need to provide your own
transportation to Frederiksted.
Tours
Several operators offer four-hour island tours (about $45 per person) by van that go to the
botanic garden, rum factory, Whim Plantation, Frederiksted and Salt River. They depart
from King St near Government House, and must be reserved in advance.
Tan Tan Jeep Tours
4WD TOUR
( 340-773-7041;
www.stxtantantours.com
)
Goes four-wheeling to the Annaly Bay tide
pools, deep into the rainforest and to other hard-to-reach destinations. Tours range from 2½
hours ($70 per person) to eight hours ($140 per person).
Eagle Safari Tours( 340-778-3313; Mon-Sat)
