Dive-site story
Located off the calm western coast of Saint Croix, the shallow section of Butler Bay holds an intentional collection of scuttled vessels resting on a sandy plateau. Divers explore multiple distinct hulls in a single immersion, including the Suffolk Maid trawler, the Virgin Islander barge, and the North Wind tugboat. Coral encrustations cover the wheelhouses and exposed ribs, creating thriving artificial habitats that attract schooling fish and cruising pelagics.
Multiple distinct shipwrecks accessible on a single dive plan
Expansive white sand flats hosting active garden eel colonies and rays
Sheltered western leeward conditions providing calm surface water
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is consistent year-round, with the calmest seas typically occurring through late spring and summer.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Garden EelHeteroconger hassi | Common |
Marine forecast
