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Exclusive Buck Island Snorkel and Beach Day

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Set out to sea on an exclusive, private powerboat for a day at Buck Island to snorkel the reef and relax on the beach.
All aboard a private 32-foot Boston Whaler powerboat for just you and up to 12 of your closest friends on a day trip to Buck Island. Hop off the boat to snorkel the underwater trails at Buck Island Reef National Monument. Later, relax on Buck Island’s pristine beach or venture up to the observation deck for a view of the island and vast Caribbean sea. Top off the day with a cocktail with local Cruzan Rum or MUTINY Island Vodka as you cruise back to Christiansted Harbor.

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This experience is exclusive to Virgin Voyages; additionally, a donation to our environmental and social impact charity partners will be made on behalf of your booking.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • Transfer from Frederiksted to Christiansted to hop on a 32-foot Boston Whaler powerboat

  • Snorkel Buck Island Reef and relax on the beach

  • Make your way up to the top of the observation deck for a bird's eye view of St. Croix

  • Sip on a local cocktail on the way back to the harbor

Need to know

  • Exclusive to Virgin Voyages

  • Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors

  • Price per vessel, and includes up to 12 Sailors

  • Sailors should know how to swim

  • Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate

  • Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing

  • Includes adult beverages

  • A donation will be made on behalf of your Shore Thing booking to our environmental and social impact charity partners

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