The calm turquoise waters of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands yield one of the most notorious dive sites of the Caribbean, the Wall. About 40 feet out from the sandy shores of Cane Bay beach, the ocean floor slopes then drops more than 2000 feet revealing a spectacular underwater view.

Surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, St Croix possesses the second largest living reef of any Caribbean island. This coupled with the unique submarine topography of St Croix plays a major role in the dive site experience. Unlike the majority of the Lesser Antilles which are volcanic in formation, St Croix was formed by tectonic plate shift. This geographical difference affects the underwater landscape providing St. Croix divers a distinctive undersea adventure.

Accessing the Wall
While local scuba companies provide dive boat excursions, hearty divers may choose to rent equipment only, snorkel out from Cane Bay beach, glimpse the shallow dwelling creatures and save boating fees. A sign board at the entrance to Cane Bay illustrates the location of the Wall and dive buoys direct divers.

Dive Equipment
St Croix boasts numerous dive shops most with Wall dive excursions. The two shops closest in proximity to Cane Bay are N2 the Blue located on the North Shore road one mile east of Cane Bay and Cane Bay Dive Shop located across the road from the entrance to Cane Bay. Both shops offer instruction, equipment rental and guided dives.
http://www.n2blue.com

Aquatic life
The aquatic life of Cane Bay is an underwater garden of delights. Purple and golden sea fans sway amongst coral beds, sponges and sand chutes. A bounty of Caribbean Sea creatures makes these waters home. Brightly colored parrot fish munch on coral grinding it to sand. Schools of angelfish bob and weave with the tide. Trunkfish, snapper and grouper frequent these waters. Be on the look out for timid seahorses or graceful eagle rays. Lucky divers may spy the agile sea turtle. The National Marine Fisheries Service designated nearby Sandy Point on St Croix’s southwest shore as critical habitat for nesting leatherback turtles. Beware the fire coral, however, which can cause a nasty sting.

Getting There
American and Delta Airlines offer direct flights to St Croix. At Henry E. Rohlsen airport both rental cars and taxi vans await travelers. Cane Bay beach is well known and marked on local maps. Take care if choosing the rental car option, Virgin Islanders drive in the left lane.
Check out taxi options at http://www.stcroixtaxi.com/

Additional Amenities
The Full Moon Beach Bar and SpratNet are both located beachside at Cane Bay offering casual dining fare and tropical cocktails featuring locally made Cruzan Rum.
For more on St Croix visit http://www.gotostcroix.com