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“Bring snorkeling gear because we saw many fish, sea turtles, starfish, stingrays and jellyfish,” says Marcus H on TripAdvisor.com.
After toweling off, head 30 minutes west to the Reef Bay Trail, a scenic 2.2-mile hiking trail through the forest featuring an abundance of tropical plants, flowers and historical landmarks. “The hike makes for some picturesque photo ops!” says a reviewer from California. “We also stopped to see the petroglyphs near the trail and weren’t disappointed. We even saw a few hummingbirds flying around the rocks. Definitely worth the stop!”
End your day by embarking on a relaxing sunset cruise with Calypso Charters ($60 per adult, $45 per child). You’ll spend an hour and a half sailing the waters off Cruz Bay while enjoying drinks and hors d’oeuvres and admiring the colorful sunset.
Great day trip: St. Thomas
Hop on a ferry ($12 round-trip) to visit the beautiful neighboring island of St. Thomas, located only 20 minutes away. Visitors to this sun-kissed destination will find 40 picturesque beaches, the famous Blackbeard’s Castle, vibrant marine life at Coral World Ocean Park and a stunning botanical garden.
Don’t miss: Annaberg Sugar Plantation
Take a trip to the ruins of the 18th century Annaberg Sugar Plantation, which was formerly one of 25 active sugar-producing factories on the island. Wander through the site to read about the history, see former living quarters and view the windmill.