Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks
At a glance
Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks is a 2h private experience in St Croix, US Virgin Islands, operated by Stanford Joines. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 25 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $175 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Water, Sodas, and Beer are provided, bring anything else you wish..
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Salt River Bay, St. Croix, was a pirate nest for two and a half centuries, used by Kalinago, Conquistadors, Buccaneers, and Pirates, and appears almost as pristine as when they anchored in the bay, sold their plunder, and partied ashore. Salt River Bay is also an ecological preserve filled with natural tropical beauty, mangroves, sea turtles, large tarpon, palm-covered beaches, and coral reefs.
What's included
What's included
- Water, Sodas, and Beer are provided, bring anything else you wish.
Not included
- I can provide names and numbers for trusted taxi drivers, if requested.
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 45m
Park near the boat ramp in Salt River Marina. FOLLY docks on the wall beside the restaurant--look for the red sloop with the pirate flag. We sail into the bay and relive the battle between Columbus and the Indigenous peoples and learn how Conquistadors used St. Croix. The crew hears about notorious pirates who once lived along the shores of the bay, including Ponce de Leon, Michiel du Ruyter, Henry Morgan, Michelle de Grammont, and Samuel Bellamy, also stories of other famous visitors like Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, and many more. FOLLY takes you into battle with Pirate Captain Jean Martel's 22-gun JOHN AND MARTHA and 8-gun RENOWN against the 32-gun HMS SCARBOROUGH, sailing over cannons, bones, ballast stones, and, somewhere, 1000 pounds of silver.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Pirate Jean Martel's ship RENOWN wreck site.
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Stop 3 · 15m
Site of two Dutch shipwrecks from a failed invasion attempt in 1650, sunk by Fort Flammand just inside the cut into the harbor.
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Stop 4 · 15m
Fort Flammand/Fort Salee/Fort de Sales, site of five battles that changed the course of history on the island of Saint Croix.
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Stop 5 · 30m
Final Resting Place of Martel's Pirate Ship John and Martha, wrecked in battle with HMS Scarborough Nov. 20, 1716.
Meeting point
I get bookings from hotels too. To find me, Pin Salt River Marina. Upon entering, take the left side, and FOLLY is moored by the restaurant space. Look for the black flag!
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travelers need to contact vendor to ask for an available time.
- Travelers with a service animal need to let vendor know ahead of time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $175 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Water, Sodas, and Beer are provided, bring anything else you wish..
Where does it start?
I get bookings from hotels too. To find me, Pin Salt River Marina. Upon entering, take the left side, and FOLLY is moored by the restaurant space. Look for the black flag!
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 25 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in St Croix.
