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.

Waterlemon Cay is a small cay within Leinster Bay.  To get there, you'll need to do a short 10 minute hike in from the Annaberg Ruins parking lot.  It's a relatively easy hike following a flat, but...

Salt Pond Bay is a great place for families--the water is usually calm, the bottom is sandy with sea grass, and there are usually sea turtles in the area.  Sailboats frequent the bay.  A rocky...

As can be common with tourist attractions, you'll have to look carefully for the tiny sign directing you to the location; you may also encounter a number of vendors and parking challenges. But unlike...

The southern coast of St.Thomas is endowed with the attractive and protected Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary & Marine Preserve of exceptional natural resources and is filled with scenic contrasts: manglar islands, rocky cliffs, shallow clear waters with sea grass beds, salt ponds and panoramic ridge lines. These natural areas provide a rich nursery habitat for offshore coral reef fish and invertebrates, and homes to nesting egrets, pelicans, herons and terns.

About two miles northeast of St. Croix, Buck Island Cove, with its large and spectacular reef, is a snorkeler’s dream.

Explore the stunning tropical underwater world from the comfort and safety of the high-tech Atlantis XV, the world's newest and most advanced passenger submarine. After a 20-minute ferry ride to the dive site at Turtle Cove, you board the real submarine where your pilot and co-pilot point out colorful sponges, corals and whimsical tropical fish as the sub descends to a depth of 80 to 90 feet. Marvel at the abundant varieties of sea life and perhaps encounter a shark or two!

This nature trail is a good place for birdwatching.

A snorkeling spot in St. John with schools of fish and the occasional shark.

This pretty stretch of beach that runs along a natural cove is highly recommended for watching romantic sunsets and, for the naturalists, spotting iguana.

A rocky, windswept bay on the northern coast of St. John.

A cluster of rocks, some steeply sloping and circuitous, making for a dramatic dive.

A rocky dive site with a sandy bottom full of various species of rays.

This coral-encrusted exposed rock pinnacle is a challenging dive that should be tried only when conditions are are safe.

You’ll need to take a boat to reach Green Cay’s isolated beach.

This 400-foot long freighter sunk off the southern coast of St. Thomas, encrusted as it is with marine growth, makes for great diving.

This 19th-century artisan’s home has been converted into a lovely museum offering a look at St. Thomas’ bygone glory days.

St. Croix LEAP is an educational project where mahogany and other local woods are made into various objects. It is well worth seeking out. http://www.stcroi...