Parrot Fish posing for the camera over several corals
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Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument

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About Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument

Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument includes federal submerged lands within the 3-mile belt off the island of St. John. These waters support a diverse and complex system of coral reefs and other ecosystems such as shoreline mangrove forests and seagrass beds.

Available Activities

Boating
Motorized Boating
Sailing
Fishing
Fly Fishing
Saltwater Fishing
Paddling
Kayaking
Stand Up Paddleboarding
SCUBA Diving
Snorkeling
Swimming
Saltwater Swimming
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching

Weather

Mostly Perfect. The Tradewinds (the Easterlies) dominate the weather in the Virgin Islands, blowing east to west across the tropical Atlantic. The winter tends to bring stronger winds and less rain, and the summer tends to bring more rain and lighter winds.

Getting There

Once on St. John, the only part of Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument accessible by land is in Hurricane Hole. To get to Hurricane Hole, follow route 10 from Cruz Bay to Estate Hermitage.

The Monument extends eastward from Borck Creek to Haulover Bay along the southern shoreline of the Island. Just a sliver of the Monument touches the north shore. To the west of the Monument line is National Park waters, and to the east is territorial waters.

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Hours

Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument

Always open

Location

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18.2900, -64.7068

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