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Romantic travel > St. Croix Resorts > The Buccaneer, St. Croix
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The Buccaneer, St. Croix

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Founded in the 17th century and family-run for generations, St. Croix's Buccaneer is the Caribbean's and Virgin Island's longest running resort.

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Description

Both historic and modern, the resort blends old world charm with warm hospitality and the amenities expected by today's traveler. More than a hotel, The Buccaneer is a premier destination resort for golf, tennis, water sports, weddings, honeymoons and family vacations.

Accommodations

All rooms are designed and furnished to be an intimate retreat, reflecting the timeless elegance of The Buccaneer.

Each room features a private patio or balcony for maximum enjoyment of our spectacular views and cooling breezes.

Conveniences include air conditioners, small refrigerators, safes, hairdryers, telephones, satellite television, irons and ironing boards, coffee makers, shower/bath tubs, double sinks and ceiling fans. Some rooms have soothing whirlpool tubs. Cribs, roll-aways, DVD players, VCRs, and CD players are available by advance request.

Luxury Beachside Doubloons

Named for the gold Spanish coins that washed up on the beach from sunken galleons, the Doubloons are the newest and largest of our accommodations. Located on the East side of beautiful Mermaid Beach, these private and luxurious villa-style accommodations have sitting areas with picture windows and marbled floors, patios and balconies with dramatic views of the sea and Christiansted Harbor.

Ficus Suite

This two-bedroom suite, located above the Grotto beach and pool, features a master bedroom with king bed, bath with whirlpool tub, and spacious patio overlooking the sea. The second bedroom features two queen beds and full bath.

Frigate Suite

A luxury suite located above the Grotto beach and pool, featuring a master bedroom with four-poster king bed, full bath with double shower and separate tub. The sitting room has two day beds and a half bath. Spacious patio overlooks the pool, beach, and sea.

Frigate Room

An elegantly-appointed room that can connect with the Frigate Suite, featuring two queen beds, spacious bath with double shower and tub, picture window and patio overlooking the pool, beach and sea.

Deluxe Oceanfront

These spacious Oceanfronts are perched above the shore between Grotto and Mermaid Beaches. They sport distinctive 16-foot high wood ceilings and picture windows that frame magnificent sea views. Each room has a sitting area, and a stone patio that fronts the sea below.

Just a minute's walk to either beach, these rooms offer the advantage of optionally connecting to another to accommodate families requiring two or more rooms. Favored by guests who enjoy the sound of the surf.

Luxury Ocean View

Sitting on the highest ridge adjacent to the Great House, these well-appointed rooms feature a sitting area and large patio.

Rooms have marble or Italian porcelain floors; some have whirlpool baths. Conveniently located near the Sugar Mill and Great House.

Family Cottage Suite Family Cottage Suites

Located on the hillside between the Great House and the beaches, each suite has a patio that fronts a spacious lawn and sea views, a master bedroom with king bed and twin size window seat bed. A second room has two twin beds. The two bedrooms share one bath.

Deluxe Ocean View

Spacious rooms with two queen beds feature sitting area and private balcony with views of the sea and tennis courts below. Located on the hillside on the ridge below the Great House, they are a short walk to Mermaid Beach and the Great House.

Great House Accommodations

Originally a Danish governor's sugar plantation great house, the historic pink main hotel building of The Buccaneer sits atop a ridge with dramatic views in every direction. Rooms in the Great House are conveniently located near the main dining area, bar, shops, spa, pool, fitness room and lobby. Relax on The Terrace overlooking the resort with a book or a friend. Enjoy original art by local artists, and historical maps and photos. A short stroll down to the hill, or a brief ride in our courtesy vans, takes guests to our three beaches, seaside restaurants for lunch, and The Grotto Pool.

Dining

Breakfast is as light as a fruit plate or substantial as banana pancakes. Either way, the sea view is eye opening. Lunch casually at the beach or pool on savory sandwiches, soups and salads. In the evening, island elegance prevails. Classic and Mediterranean specialties, often with a tropical twist, may be complemented by the fine wine collection. The lights of Christiansted twinkling below infuse a satisfying sense of place. Later, there may be dancing to jazz combos or steel drum bands

The Terrace

Located in the Great House, The Terrace offers covered, open-air dining with views of the manicured fairways, Caribbean Sea and Christiansted Harbor. A complimentary full breakfast is served to resort guests. Dinner selections feature classical cuisine with Caribbean accents.

The Terrace Bar

A favorite gathering place for cocktails and conversation after-hours. A light-fare bistro menu is available.

The Mermaid

The Mermaid is located beach side, and features an extensive a lunch menu of savory seafood and specials, soups, salads and sandwiches, ranging from all-American favorites to island specialties and vegetarian. There is also a full bar, including frozen island favorites and vintage cocktails.

The Grotto Grill

Offers lunches including hot dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers, served beach side at the Grotto Beach and pool.

Sugar Mill

Long a popular site for weddings, our landmark Sugar Mill is available for private dinners, whether for a romantic two-some, VIP event or a family dinner. At once dramatic and cozy, the Sugar Mill's ancient limestone and slate walls encircle while letting in the twinkling night sky above. Custom Sugar Mill menus are created especially for your pleasure.

The Brass Parrot

Located in the Great House, the air-conditioned Brass Parrot has panoramic views of the sparkling lights of Christiansted. Ideal for special events, meetings or receptions, it can seat up to 80 indoors and 70 on the balcony.

Spa

Relax, restore and rejuvenate. Unwind and indulge with massage, body and skin care treatments, manicures and pedicures, and salon services. Spa packages or a customized Day of Indulgence make great gifts, too.

Massage
  • Hideaway Deluxe Therapeutic Massage
  • Aromatherapy Massage
  • Deep Tissue / Sports Massage
  • Reflexology

Specialized Body Treatments
  • Mango Indulgence
  • Sea Silk Body Polish
  • Marine Spring Water Wrap
  • Lavender and Lemongrass Wrap
  • After Sun Soothing Wrap
  • Ocean's Embrace
Skin Care Treatments
  • Honey Cucumber Delight
  • Radiant Renewal European Facial
  • Fountain of Youth from the Sea
  • Delicate Skin Facial
  • Soothing Sea Breeze Back Facial
  • Mini-cleansing Facial
Nail Care - Manicure and Pedicure
  • Classic Manicure
  • Deluxe Manicure
  • Classic Pedicure
  • Mango Madness Pedicure
  • Champagne of the Sea Pedicure
Spa Packages
  • Hummingbird Delight - A 25 minute Sea Silk Body Polish, 50 minute Aromatherapy Massage, Mini Cleansing Facial, and Classic Pedicure/Manicure. 3 hours.
  • Sugar Bird Sampler - A full Aromotherapy Massage session and Lavender and Lemongrass Wrap followed by a Radiant Renewal Facial. 2 1/2 hours.
  • Caribbean Sea Escape - A full session Hideaway Deluxe Therapeutic Massage will release tension as you prepare to smooth and soothe the hands and feet with a Deluxe Manicure and Mango Madness Pedicure. 2 hours.

Activities

Beach Activities and Water Sports

Guests receive complimentary use of ocean kayaks, snorkeling gear, floating mats, beach toys and games at our staffed Beach Shacks located on Mermaid and Grotto Beaches. Ping-pong and beachside basketball are also offered. Learn-to-scuba classes are available for guests 10 years old and over. Guests successfully completing this complimentary two-hour session may opt for a shallow open-water dive on another day, at extra charge.

Nature and History Walk

Join general manager Elizabeth Armstrong on Wednesday mornings for an informative narrative on the flora, fauna and fascinating history of The Buccaneer.

Fitness Center and Jogging Trail

Complimentary use of our fitness equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, recumbent cycles, leg curls, lat rower, bench press, bicept/tricept curl, leg extensions and free weights, is available 24/7. For outdoor fitness, a meandering two-mile trail that includes Par Course work-out stations can be accessed in the early morning and late afternoon hours.

Manager's Cocktail Party

Enjoy steel pan music, hors d'oeuvres and rum punch at the Tuesday afternoon party hosted by the Armstrong family and the guest services staff. Folkloric mocko-jumbies, or stilt dancers, provide unique island entertainment and provide a great photo opportunity.

Crab Races

The weekly running of the crabs is a Buccaneer tradition, and is especially appreciated by the under-betting-age set.

Yoga, Qigong, Pilates, Meditation

Private sessions are available by appointment.

Kids Camp

Parents get a break and kids get to have fun at our complimentary Kids' Camp for 4-12 year olds, from 9:30am-5:30pm, with beach fun, games, crafts, movies and other age-appropriate activities.

Art Classes

St. Croix artist Jane Aiken leads a watercolor class on our beautiful Great House Terrace, with expansive views to serve as inspiration.

Nightly Entertainment

Conclude your day with dinner or night-cap at The Terrace, located in the Great House. Live local entertainment is scheduled nightly.

Shopping Arcade

Resort wear, designer fashions, gifts, souvenirs and sundries are available on property.

Weddings

The Buccaneer offers the timeless romance of the setting sun over a gentle sea. The historic charm of a centuries-old Sugar Mill. The bliss of a flowering garden. The resort accommodate a memorable wedding for just the two of you, as well as a wedding and reception for up to 100 friends and family.

For details on their wedding packages, click here.

Awards

  • "One of the World's Top Fifty Tropical Resorts." - Conde Nast Traveler
  • "One of Top 500 Hotels In The World" - Travel & Leisure Magazine
  • "What a great place!" - Donald Trump on "Live with Regis and Kelly"
  • "One of the Best Family Resorts" - Forbes

Golf

A challenging, 18-hole, par 70 golf course, encompassing 5,810 yards with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. Designed by Bob Joyce in 1973, The Buccaneer Golf Course is known as St. Croix's most scenic, with sea views from 13 holes.

Senator Edward Kennedy remarked after playing the #3 signature hole, "The only problem with this hole is that it's so beautiful, you don't want to leave the green."
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  3 nights from $539 per person

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