Click for things to do while in port. Rising hills bordering the rain forest tower with giant mahogany trees 150 years old. Hibiscus, Bougainvillea, Red Ginger, Ixora, Poinsettia, and Bird of Paradise provide dramatic splashes of vibrant colors throughout the year.
Sea turtles return each year to nest on the beaches.
The endangered giant leatherbacks, the small green turtles, and the distinctive hawksbill, emerge from the sea, scoop out the sand, and lay their eggs. In the following months, thousands of two inch turtles made a mad dash to the sea, and only several dozen will survive to adulthood. Turtle watch groups monitor the nesting sites, and visitors may join the summer nighttime watches by contacting the St. Croix Environmental Association. Our personal photo tour circles the entire island with a focus on photographing the island's diverse natural beauty. From Sugar Mills to spectacular Sunset Vistas to beautiful tropical foliage, we take you to out of the way places and stop for you to do your photographic magic.