Wildlife· Buck Island (St Thomas)· Virgin Islands (BVI, USVI and Spanish Virgins)
Turtle Cove (Buck Island, St Thomas)
18° 16.7′ N · 64° 53.8′ W · approximate
A cove on Buck Island's northwest side so densely visited by sea turtles that day-tour boats from St. Thomas and St. John bring snorkelers to swim with them.
Practical
Position approximate: off the northwest side of Buck Island (OpenStreetMap outline), checked to be in the water. Wikipedia: Turtle Cove is densely populated with sea turtles and tours run from St. John and St. Thomas; the surrounding waters are home to endangered sea turtles. The island itself is a closed refuge (USFWS): stay in the water. Do not touch or chase turtles.
Best for
Snorkeling with turtles
Nearby
- Buck Island National Wildlife Refuge & Cartanser Sr. Wreck0.1 NM away
- Capella Island0.7 NM away
- Bolongo Bay Anchorage2 NM away
- Cas Cay & Mangrove Lagoon Marine Reserve2.4 NM away
- Benner Bay (The Lagoon)2.9 NM away
- Budget Marine St Thomas3.1 NM away
- Compass Point Marina3.1 NM away
- Food Center (Benner Bay)3.1 NM away