SEA A Day on the Water
T
The sea beckons for you to experience and explore
he crown jewel of the Virgin Islands are our Caribbean blue waters. Much of what is seen and enjoyed here revolves around the ocean. Lucky for you we have a wealth of vetted professionals and charters to help you plan numerous experiences on the water during your time here. You can spend the day sailing or power boating. Your excursion might be spent snorkeling, swimming with turtles, picnicking, island and bar hopping, or just relaxing on floats amid some of the most amazing vistas you’ve ever seen or watching the sun set over the ocean with colors often reserved for an artist’s palette. Perhaps you want to spend a day on a boat trying to haul in big game fish. If so, local sports fishing operators will
gladly take you offshore in search of marlin, shark, tuna, wahoo and more. You can kayak either on your own or on guided eco tours and even night tours or rent a stand-up paddle board. If you want a motor instead of a paddle, rent a dinghy to explore the local coastline, islands and beaches. Or you can venture underwater on a submersible scooter or even try your hand at snuba. Or you can soar above like a bird while parasailing over the scenic waters of the Charlotte Amalie Harbor or Pillsbury Sound. No matter how long you’re here, you don’t want to miss the chance to get out on the water and experience all that our Caribbean seas have to offer. In fact, if you’re here for days or a week, you might want to plan time for multiple adventures because they are sure to be one of the highlights of your visit!
CORAL WORLD OCEAN PARK 340-775-1555 COKI POINT
KAYAK & SNORKEL TOURS! NIGHT KAYAK TOURS! MANGROVE LAGOON
Voted top attraction in the V.I. Get up close and personal with the beauty and magic of Caribbean marine life in a stunning setting. View life on a coral reef from the unique Undersea Observatory. Touch a Sea Star or Hand feed a rainbow lorikeet! Addons include New Dolphin Trek, New Dolphin Experiences, Sea Lion Swim or Encounter. Shark Encounters, Snuba, Sea Trek. Open daily 9 AM – 3 PM, Nov. thru May. Off season schedule may vary. New – Coral World Dolphin Education Center and Sea Sanctuary.
www.virginislandsthisweek.com
VIRGIN ISLANDS ECOTOURS 340-779-2155 A three or five hour, fun-packed adventure awaits you! Kayak through mangrove islands, explore Cas Cay Island, hermit crab races, tidal pools, and cliffs with a blowhole. Snorkel gear included. Daily Sunset and Night Kayak tours. Grab a picnic from the Bar & Grill and rent a kayak to explore on your own. Dine on the dock after your tour. www.viecotours.com or call (340)779-2155 SAVE 10%. Use promocode: STTWE.
REEF SURFARI SNORKELING 340-227-5448 Leave from Red Hook Harbor on St. Thomas or from Cruz Bay, St. John. Cruise to the St. John National Park and USVI’s best spots for snorkeling aboard the island’s newest snorkel boat, Ocean Surfari’s 47-foot Reef Surfari. Over 40% of Virgin Islands National Park is underwater. Their new boat is fast, safe and provides the perfect transport to the area’s clearest, most exciting waters for snorkeling. Spacious and comfortable, with plenty of shade aboard. Book the 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. snorkel trip or the 1:30-7 p.m. Do It All snorkel, pizza and sunset cruise. Get 10% off any trip with the code THISWEEK10 online or in the stores. Go to oceansurfari.com to book!
S U M M E R 2 0 2 2 — Page 19
