The Aquarium in St Croix
Protected Area
Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve
Why dive here
With 458+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, eagle rays, humpback whales, nurse sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks - The Aquarium in St Croix offers some of St. Croix's richest diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Aquarium, tucked away in St. Croix, lives up to its name. At a gentle 15 meters, it’s a perfect spot for new divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. We’ve drifted along here often, spotting barracuda hanging still in the water column and juvenile drum schooling under small ledges. The coral heads aren't huge, but they’re busy, always with parrotfish nibbling away and a surprising number of trunkfish puttering around. It’s a good, easy dive, a real postcard of Caribbean reef life without any big thrills.
Typical The Aquarium in St Croix Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to The Aquarium in St Croix
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Nep2une Scuba Diving
Sweet Bottom Dive Center
St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Aquarium in St Croix
The Aquarium in St Croix Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Aquarium in St Croix, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.75, -64.87) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.1–31.2°C
Air Temperature
27°C
81°F
Wind Speed
5.97 m/s
11.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1012.8 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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