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 jennybug302001
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Are there other ways to get to Buck Island besides a charter?

Is there a ferry? I've been all over the site but I havent found anything.

Thanks

Jen

 
Posted : September 25, 2008 11:01 am
 G Dub Ya
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Which Buck Island are you referring to? - the one off of STX or STT? Either way, I think the answer is "No" to ferry transportation.

 
Posted : September 25, 2008 11:54 am
 jennybug302001
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Wow, I had no idea there were TWO. I am asking about the one near STX.

Thanks again

 
Posted : September 25, 2008 5:24 pm
 Margy Z
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No, no ferries to Buck Island. You can get there via an excursion company like Big Beard's or a smaller charter craft. Here are a couple of picture to whet your appetite:

Have a wonderful time!

 
Posted : September 25, 2008 5:35 pm
 flounder
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you can also rent a small boat and take yourself......

 
Posted : September 25, 2008 7:58 pm
 jennybug302001
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Where can you rent a small boat?

LOVED THE PICS!!

 
Posted : September 26, 2008 9:13 am
 Margy Z
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With that reef system around STX I'm not sure I would be comfortable taking a small boat out on my own that distance.

 
Posted : September 26, 2008 10:06 am
 The Islander
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Buck Island: There is the National Park Buck Island off of St. Croix, http://www.nps.gov/buis. And off of St. Thomas is Buck Island Wildlife Refuge, http://www.fws.gov/caribbean/Refuges/Buckisland/default.htm.

Didn't think there were any boat rentals on St. Croix? Flounder who rents them, or if someone else knows?

Jennybug - a charter to Buck Island NP makes for a great day! It's beautiful.

--Islander

 
Posted : October 22, 2008 6:10 pm
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