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Protestant Cay, Christiansted

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#4 of 10 in Beaches in St. Croix
Beach Nature / Park Must See
Beat the crowds and find your own little oasis at Protestant Cay, a tiny 1.6 hectare (4 acre) islet easily reached via a five-minute boat trip from Christiansted. Rent some snorkel gear from the local diving company and enjoy the crystal clear water's diverse marine life and colorful coral reef. Those feeling a little more adventurous can rent one of the kayaks, windsurfers, and sailboats. Don't fret if you're not staying on the island's tranquil resort, as the restaurant and beach are open for public use. Using our world travel planner, St. Croix attractions like Protestant Cay can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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  • September 25, 2017
    An excellent beach with a bar and restaurant within easy walking distance. Crystal clear water with lots of sand and sun. Go there to forget about it all and soak in the sun.  more »
  • September 11, 2017
    Protestant Cay in downtown Christiansted, is a paradise within itself. I live on the island of St. Croix and I enjoy this serene spot as often as I can. With a hotel on one end of the bay and a restur...  more »
  • September 6, 2017
    Spent 8-days in Christiansted on a scuba trip plus family vacation, and we took our 4-year old daughter over about 3 times. $5 apiece round trip, ferry runs 24 hours I was told, and kids under 12 I th...  more »
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