Buck Island (St. Thomas)
An uninhabited island south of St. Thomas where snorkeling in Turtle Bay almost always brings sea turtles, plus a shipwreck; a popular half-day sailing destination.
Buck Island is an uninhabited wildlife reserve about 3 km south of St. Thomas. Sailing and catamaran snorkel trips depart from Charlotte Amalie or Red Hook. The first stop is usually Turtle Bay, where green sea turtles often graze on seagrass beds; the second is the wreck of a cargo ship that sank during World War I, where fish gather. Half-day tours cost around $80 to $100. Landing on the island is prohibited, so snorkeling is done from the boat only.
Opening hours
Snorkelling tours one in the morning and one in the afternoon
Nearby sights
- Skyride to Paradise Point
- Hassel Island
- Red Hook
- Lindquist Beach
- Sapphire Beach
- Water Island
- Fort Christian
- Emancipation Garden