CANE, ST. CROIX, USVI
One of the most popular beaches on St. Croix, Cane Bay is a launching pad for exploration of the north coast's 7-mile-long coral wall, just offshore.
Snorkel Tour
A shallow reef stretches the length of the beach about 15 yards out; enter at the dive shop's boat ramp. Tonja Schmidt, manager of Cane Bay Dive Shop, says beginners should swim through the cut and then head either right or left until they begin to see the healthy patches of hard and soft corals surrounded by reef fish. Good swimmers should keep kicking 100 yards straight out to snorkel over the dramatic coral wall that starts in 40 feet of water and drops precipitously to 3,200 feet.
Where To Stay
The Buccaneer; 800-255-3881
Carambola Beach Resort; 888-503-8760

























