Anchorages in St. Croix
The largest USVI island — Christiansted's Danish colonial harbour, Buck Island Reef National Monument (NPS mooring balls only, no anchoring), Salt River Bay (Columbus 1493 landing site), the world-famous Cane Bay wall dive, and the quiet Victorian waterfront of Frederiksted. Far fewer boats than St. Thomas — genuine Caribbean sailing.
Buck Island: NO ANCHORING (federal law) — NPS mooring balls only
Buck Island Reef National Monument: ABSOLUTELY NO ANCHORING within the monument boundary — federal law, enforced by NPS rangers. NPS mooring balls only ($26/night or day-use fee). Christiansted Harbour entry via marked channel ONLY (barrier reef surrounds the harbour). CBP ROAM clearance mandatory from BVI or any foreign port. No anchoring on coral or seagrass throughout all USVI waters.
Verified Anchorages — St. Croix
10 anchorages
Christiansted Harbour
Christiansted · Christiansted anchorage · St. Croix main port
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Green Cay Anchorage
Green Cay St. Croix · East Christiansted anchorage
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Buck Island NPS Mooring
Buck Island Reef National Monument · Buck Island St. Croix
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Salt River Bay
Salt River Bay NPS · Columbus Landing Site
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Frederiksted Roadstead
Frederiksted anchorage · West St. Croix Frederiksted
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Limetree Bay
Limetree Bay St. Croix · South St. Croix anchorage
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Protestant Cay Anchorage
Protestant Cay Hotel anchorage · Hotel on the Cay
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Teague Bay
Teague Bay St. Croix · East St. Croix Teague
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Chenay Bay
Chenay Bay St. Croix · North St. Croix Chenay
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Cane Bay
Cane Bay St. Croix · Cane Bay dive site
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Set Your Anchor Alarm Before You Sleep
In St. Croix, Christiansted Harbour's barrier reef and the strong ENE trades make anchor holding critical. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously — so you can explore the Danish colonial town with confidence.
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