St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures - St. Croix
The team at St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures are exactly what we look for in a dive operation. They’re super friendly, yes, but also incredibly professional, which is a combination we always appreciate. We’ve found they excel at making everyone feel comfortable, whether you're taking your first breath underwater or you’re a seasoned diver looking to rack up some bottom time. We love that they run trips to the Frederiksted Pier. It’s a site that changes with every dive, offering something new each time – octopuses hunting at dusk, seahorses clinging to pilings, or massive schools of tarpon circling. Beyond the pier, they hit all the classic St. Croix spots, and their boats are always well-maintained and spacious, which makes gearing up a breeze. Our favourite tip? Ask the crew about their macro finds; they have an incredible eye for the tiny critters often missed. They’re a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort, so if you’re thinking about going pro, this is a solid choice.
- Location
- St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 17.747290, -64.705240
- Phone
- +1 340-773-5994
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.stcroixscuba.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC Resort [padi:19734]
- Address
- 1104 Strand Street, Suite 109, Christiansted, US Virgin Islands 00820, United States
Dive Sites Near St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures
St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures provides access to 15 dive sites in St. Croix.
- Alien Nation - 23m
- Armageddon - 26m
- Butler Bay Wrecks - 10-30m (wreck)
- Cables - 19m
- Cane Bay Wall - 10-40m (wall)
- CUMULUS - 2m (wreck)
- Emerald Gardens St Croix USVI - 23m (reef)
- Frederiksted Pier - 3-12m (muck)
- King’s Alley - 19m
- King’s Corner - 23m
- North Star - 25m
- Shallow Wrecks at Butler Bay - 21m (wreck)
- Sprat Hole - 16m
- The Aquarium in St Croix - 15m
- Tres Amigos - 21m
Other Dive Centres in St. Croix
- Nep2une Scuba Diving
- Sweet Bottom Dive Center - ["PADI"]
Best Time to Dive in St. Croix
The warmest water temperatures in St. Croix occur in January, averaging 27.0°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.0°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 27.0°C (air: 24.6°C)
- February: 27.0°C (air: 24.3°C)
- March: 27.0°C (air: 24.6°C)
- April: 27.0°C (air: 25.2°C)
- May: 27.0°C (air: 26.3°C)
- June: 27.0°C (air: 27.0°C)
- July: 27.0°C (air: 27.1°C)
- August: 27.0°C (air: 27.3°C)
- September: 27.0°C (air: 27.4°C)
- October: 27.0°C (air: 27.1°C)
- November: 27.0°C (air: 26.2°C)
- December: 27.0°C (air: 25.5°C)
Marine Life in St. Croix
Home to 465 recorded species including 391 reef fish, 38 hard corals, 9 sharks & rays, 6 seagrass & algae, 6 whales & dolphins, 5 other.
Notable Marine Life
- Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
- Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
- Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish
- Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
- Yellowhead Wrasse (Halichoeres garnoti) - Reef Fish
- Bicolor Damselfish (Stegastes partitus) - Reef Fish
- Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
- Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
- Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
- Slippery Dick (Halichoeres bivittatus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for St. Croix
Based on average water temperature of 27.0°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories