Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There
Mile Mark Charters
, also known as Caribbean Sea Adven-
tures, offers half-day (am or pm), as well as full-day excur-
sions to Buck Island. Excursions include a guided snorkel
tour through the underwater trail and a stay on Turtle
Beach. Snorkel gear and lessons are provided. Full-day Ex-
cursions include lunch. There are sailboats and power boats
which have glass-bottoms. Their charters leave from King's
Wharf, Christiansted. Expect to pay $50 for half-day and
$70 for full-day trips. Children pay $10 less.
(340)
773-2628, www.milemarkwatersports.com.
Big Beard's Adventure Tours
also offers half-day and
full-day trips. Their catamaran
Renegade
is the only
glass-bottom sailing ship going to Buck Island. The
Buck Is-
land Flyer
also makes the trip. Big Beard is known for its
barbecue lunch served on a private St. Croix beach (full-day
excursion only). Another perk is Cap't Big Beard himself. An
ordained minister, he performs weddings on board. Full-day
trips
(340)
773-4482, www.bigbeards.com. Big Beard's Tours leave from
Christiansted's dock.
Diva Buck Island Tours
is a smaller company with the
luxurious
Diva
, a 35-foot Beneteau sailboat, carrying only
six passengers to Buck Island from Green Cay Marina.
run
$75
(adults)
and
$55
for
children.
(340) 778-4675.
Teroro II
and
Dragonfly
leave from Green Cay Marina as
well. The
Teroro
carries up to 11 passengers and makes both
full- and half-day excursions. Capt. Heinz is a great guide.
The smaller
Dragonfly
is a trimaran. It carries up to six pas-
sengers and Capt. Carl is often at the helm.
(340) 773
3161.
