US Virgin Islands offer plenty of fun after the sun
Explore the islands with evening activities, such as moonlight kayak and snorkel trips and sunset dinner cruises
(July 31, 2006) – The US Virgin Islands is known for its year-round sunshine and exciting daytime cultural, historical and recreational attractions, but when the sun goes down, America’s Caribbean heats up with unique nighttime activities on all three islands. Whether it’s a perfectly orchestrated sunset dinner or the multitude of after-dark sports outings, visitors are invited to explore another side of the US Virgin Islands.
On St Croix, guests paddle under the light of the moon while enjoying the quiet of nature and the beauty of a dimly lit town from the water during moonlight kayaking tours. Kayaking at night provides a fun and adventurous way for visitors to experience a beautiful maritime evening, while meandering through coves along the coastline. The tour is approximately two-and-a-half-hours long and perfect for a romantic evening.
Maho Bay Camps in St John offer night snorkelling trips on the Ocean Quest yacht, which sails out of Little Maho Bay. Each visit ensures a unique adventure when the captain takes snorkellers to locations of the day, making this journey aptly named Captain’s Choice. Night scuba dives are also available for adventure seekers who want a vibrant nocturnal view of the ocean’s inhabitants.
Off the beaten path in St Thomas, visitors can snorkel in Hull Bay. There, snorkellers are issued an underwater light, snorkel gear and wet suit, and are taken on a guided tour of the nearby reefs to experience the unique phosphorescent ocean life at night. The exhilarating snorkelling trip culminates with a relaxing and delicious local-style barbeque, featuring fresh fish and a bonfire on the beach.
Elsewhere on St Thomas, Coral World Ocean Park offers a Splash, Dance and Dine Package, where passengers cruise into the sunset aboard Adventure Isle, a spacious double-decker 3,500-square-foot catamaran. Guests watch the sun settle into the west, swim in a secluded cove, enjoy a typical West Indian buffet under the stars and dance the night away surrounded by the spectacular illuminating lights of St Thomas and St John. The four-hour cruise departs from Redhook, St Thomas, at the American Yacht Harbor Dock.
On Saturday nights, visitors on St Thomas are also invited to take a ferry to Water Island for a dinner on the beach. Visitors and local residents flock to Heidi’s Honeymoon Grill for good food, great people and lots of fun.
For more information and reservations for moonlight kayaking, call Kayak Tours at (340) 778-1522. For night activities at Maho Bay Camps, call (340) 776-6240. For information about night snorkelling at Hull Bay, call (866) 719-1856. For information on the Splash, Dance and Dine cruise at Coral World Ocean Park, call (340) 775-1555.
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