Seasonal· St Croix· Virgin Islands (BVI, USVI and Spanish Virgins)

Humpback whale migration (north shore)

17° 46.3′ N · 64° 48.6′ W · approximate

Humpback whales migrate along the Puerto Rico Trench just off St Croix's north shore in late winter; divers on Cane Bay and the Salt River canyon often hear their song underwater.

Practical

Position approximate: Cane Bay Wall. GoToStCroix gives February to March for whale song at Salt River Canyon and March to April for sightings or song at Cane Bay. Keep a lookout on the St Thomas crossing and the north shore, slow down near whales, and keep your distance.

Best for

Whale song on a winter dive

Season

About February to April