Gorgeous St. Croix is the Caribbean's best kept secret. Mixing the richness and nutrients where the deep meets the shallows, St. Croix offers a unique biodiversity. From tiny seahorses hiding out in the sea grass sharing space with turtles, there are tons to explore when diving in St. Croix. The Salt River Canyon walls, a favorite and where you can see sponges and corals frequented by marine life.
The wrecks of Butler Bay are a draw for wreck divers. There are both deep and shallow sites with a variety of ships to see. Tugboats and huge oil barges can be found in these clear waters.
The Frederiksted Pier is one of the best places to dive on St. Croix. Expect sea horses and octopi near the pier. You will be surprised by the abundance of marine life, with new creatures around every corner.
The Caribbean is a year-round scuba diving destination with average water temperatures of 29°C/84°F in the summer and 26°C/79°F in the winter. Most divers are comfortable in short wetsuits or rash guards year-round. Visibility generally ranges from 18-30 meters/60-100 feet.
All major cities have flights to St. Croix - some without plane changes. You can fly between St. Thomas and St. Croix or just take the ferry and not worry about time to fly rules. There are ferries that run between the US Virgin Islands, so hopping from place to place couldn't be simpler. Plus, there are taxis on St. Croix to get you where you need to go.
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