Salt River Bay
Salt River holds both historical and ecological importance. Prehistoric and colonial-era archeological sites and ruins are found in a dynamic, tropical ecosystem that supports threatened and endangered species.
This is where Christopher Columbus anchored his fleet in 1493, an encounter between Columbus' men and the Carib Indians at Cape of the Arrows occurred, and an unearthed Taino Ceremonial Ball Court is featured.
Salt River Bay includes an estuary, where fresh and salt waters mix. The shore is fringed by all four mangrove forest species - Red, Black, White, and Buttonwood - sheltering sea turtle hatchlings, crustaceans, and shrimp.
Everything you want to know about the history and ecology of Salt River is featured during the award winning kayak tour offered by Caribbean Adventure Tours located in Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. This tour has been featured on both Discovery and Disney Channels.
Caribbean Adventure Tours, the original kayak tour on St. Croix, offers three tours daily featuring this pristine environment. The morning and afternoon tours feature terrific photograph opportunities of snowy egrets feeding their young, iguanas sun-bathing on mangrove branches, pelicans resting on pier pilings, and an occasional osprey eying their prey. Glide through the calm, protected waters of Salt River while watching the jellyfish pulsate along the shore, and mangrove roots host oysters, feather dusters, and a juvenile nursery of fish.
Want something out of the ordinary? Join Caribbean Adventure Tours on a moonlight kayak tour. Paddle in the bioluminescent bay, beneath star-lit skies while your guide shares ghost stories, legends and lore. Romance and great family fun abound.
Never been kayaking before? No worries. Caribbean Adventure Tours uses stable sit on top ocean kayaks that are virtually impossible to tip over. Your guide instructs you on proper paddling etiquette, provides you with a life vest, bottled water and a snack. These tours are geared for ages 6 and up.
Throughout the tour trivia, facts and anecdotes about St. Croix are shared. Points are awarded to participants. Listen carefully and you may be the winner of a prize sure to be remembered! For more info, call 778-1522.
