Fishing

Since the early 1980s some 20 world records—many for blue marlin—have been set in these waters. Sailfish, skipjack, bonito, tuna (allison, blackfin, and yellowfin), and wahoo are abundant. A charter runs about $500 to $800 for a half day (for up to six people), with most boats going out for four-, six-, or eight-hour trips.

Captain Festus. Captain Festus takes you to spots all around St. Croix on his 55-foot boat Sea Hunter and 35-foot Triton. Kings Wharf, Christiansted, Saint Croix, 00820. 340/277–1751.

Gone Ketchin'. Captain Grizz, a true old salt, heads these trips. Salt River Marina, Rte. 80, Estate Salt River, Saint Croix, 00820. 340/713–1175; www.goneketchin.com.