Things To Do
Activities included with your stay at The Buccaneer
The Buccaneer offers three incredible beaches on property. Guests receive complimentary use of ocean kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling gear, floating mats, beach toys and games. Guests enjoy two pools, one located at the Great House, and one at the Grotto Beach. Soccer, corn hole, ping pong and beachside basketball are offered as well at The Mermaid Beach.
Buck Island Snorkel Tours
Lying 1.5 miles off the northeast coast of St. Croix, this 880-acre national monument includes 176 acres of land surrounded by 704 acres of water and coral reef system; it is a paradise for snorkelers, and the deep grottos and labyrinths are perfect for experienced scuba divers to explore. Caribbean Sea Adventures and Big Beard's Adventure Tours offer full and half day snorkel tours to Buck Island. At your first destination, Turtle Beach, “one of the world’s best beaches” according to National Geographic, you will receive a snorkeling lesson where you will learn all the tips and tricks from your expert crew. You will also have time to relax, sunbathe, swim, or enjoy the wildlife! Next, you will visit the site of the Nation’s first underwater trail for a guided tour with your crew and an hour of snorkeling.
Christiansted National Historic Site
The park consists of seven acres centered on the Christiansted waterfront, or wharf area. On the grounds are five historic structures: Fort Christiansvaern (1738), the Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse (1749), the Steeple Building (1753), Danish Custom House (1844), and the Scale House (1856). The National Park Service uses these resources to interpret the stories of the human experience at Christiansted during Danish sovereignty: colonial administration, the military and naval establishment, international trade (including the slave trade), religious diversity, architecture, skilled artisanship and trades, and crime and punishment. 3 Day Park Entrance Persons 16 years of age and older - $10 Children under 16 - Free. There is a separate fee for parking in the Ft Christiansvaern lot.
Horseback Riding Experience
Saddle up for a horseback ride into the rainforest and pastures with a small-group, guided equestrian experience. A professional tour leader will take you and your mounted group out to discover local flora and fauna, with a stop along the way at an old sugar mill for photos. There are several companies offering horseback riding excursions, Nick's Scenic Equine Tours is highly rated on Trip Advisor.
Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve - Bioluminescent Kayak Adventure
An indescribable experience that will be with you for a lifetime. See the many different forms of bio-luminescent jellyfish, Dino-flagellates, and glow worms. The Bioluminescent kayak trip sets out before sundown giving us a chance to see a gorgeous sunset before we head to Mangrove Lagoon to see the glowing water. A truly mystical and natural wonder of nature, it is impossible to describe bio-luminescent water other than a blue-ish aura that appears when you disturb the water. Truly one of St Croix's most beautiful hidden gems.