The Buccaneer

The Buccaneer – “Experience the Legend”

A sense of time, place and family…

The Buccaneer, the Caribbean’s longest running resort, has been welcoming guests to St Croix since 1947, and is a member of Historic Hotels of America, a division of the National Trust for Historical Preservation. Guests return year after year to “Experience the Legend” at The Buccaneer.

Ambiance: The Buccaneer is unique; the hill-top location of the Great House affords gorgeous views of the Caribbean. This property, formerly a sugar, cotton and cattle plantation, offers stunning views, soothing breezes, exquisite beaches, sweeping lawns, proximity to historic Christiansted. The three generations of the Armstrong family that have run the historic resort since 1947 have retained its original charm and elegance, while insisting on the very highest of standards for their guests.

The Buccaneer’s ambiance appeals to a broad spectrum of guests from couples, honeymooners, sports enthusiasts, and families. Unique weddings of all sizes and honeymoons are always in season at The Buccaneer. A complimentary year-round Kids’ Camp is a bonus for families seeking fun for everyone in the family. The Buccaneer has a country club atmosphere, where guests feel right at home. Guests remark at the elegant – but not stuffy- atmosphere. Generations of families come back year after year – a testament to the high standards and comfortable feeling guests enjoy at The Buccaneer.

Relaxing and sports Lots to do, plenty of space to do nothing.Three gorgeous beaches perfect for swimming, snorkeling on our off-shore reefs, kayaking (all included in rates), plus an 18 hole golf course with stunning views and eight tennis courts, with seasoned pros at fully-stocked pro-shops in both sports. We offer a full schedule of activities and entertainment. Our newly remodeled spa offers the ultimate in relaxation, with massage, body wraps, facials, manicures/pedicures, sauna and hair care. With just 138 rooms for 340 acres, the property leaves plenty of room for everyone to have their private piece of paradise. And of course, our concierge staff arranges Buck Island snorkeling trips, island tours, and all other types of activities around St. Croix.The Buccaneer is the host hotel for the Ironman 70.3 Triathlon in May, the Coral Reef five and two mile ocean swims in October, VI Marathon and Half Marathon in December, and the St Croix Scenic 50 Mile Run in January.

Accommodations and dining A classic “boutique” hotel, The Buccaneer offers a selection of deluxe rooms and suites with fine amenities (refrigerators, hairdryers, irons/boards, high quality bath products, fresh water and ice refreshed twice daily) private patios or balconies with spectacular views. Ranging from spacious rooms in the hilltop historic Great House to Luxury Beachside Doubloons directly on the sea. Families love our Family Cottage Suites and other specialty suites.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning in the Terrace restaurant. On Tuesdays, the hotel hosts a complimentary cocktail party in an 18th-century stone sugar mill near the Great House. br/ The Terrace - Open-air fine-dining restaurant in Great House (main building) with views of the Caribbean Sea, Christiansted Harbor, and golf course. Dinner choices such as Jerk Conch Fritters, Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon with Mushroom Ragout, Herb-Crusted Prime Rib with Horseradish Mousse, Salmon Poached in Red Wine, Peanut-Crusted Rack of Lamb. Children's menu available. Dinner dress code: long pants or dress shorts and collared shirts for men. br/ The Terrace Bar - Open late afternoon to late night for tropical drinks, live music, dancing. br/ The Mermaid - Lunch menu of salads, sandwiches, wraps, desserts, tropical drinks. Children's menu available. Bar service from late morning to early evening. Located at Mermaid Beach. br/ The Grotto Grill - Lunch menu of sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, tropical drinks. Seating at umbrella tables and in fieldstone grotto. Bar service from late morning to early evening. Located adjacent to Grotto Beach and main pool.

The Buccaneer features three beaches. Centrally located Mermaid Beach is 120 yards long. Grotto Beach, 450 yards long, has a close-in reef creating a calm-water area for children. Good snorkeling is at one end. Accessible only by a walking path, 120-yard Whistle Beach offers tranquil, secluded swimming and sunbathing. Use of kayaks and snorkeling gear is complimentary. Complimentary introductory scuba lessons are provided daily in the freeform pool. The freeform pool measures approximately 60 x 60 feet and is adjacent to Grotto Beach. Adjacent to the spa, a 50-x-22-foot pool is terraced into a hillside. The resort includes an 18-hole championship golf course and eight tennis courts (two lighted), with charges for play. A two-mile jogging and nature trail with workout stations meanders through the resort's 340 acres. The resort hosts a complimentary guided nature walk weekly. Boat trips to Buck Island Reef National Monument, which features a snorkeling trail, depart from Christiansted, three miles from the resort. Kayak tours of Salt River Bay National Park & Ecological Preserve, 11 miles away, are another popular St. Croix adventure. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.

The full-service spa offers massages, facials, wraps, manicures, pedicures, and salon services.

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Airport shuttle fee: USD 42 per vehicle (one way)
• Deposit: USD 75 per night
• Babysitting/childcare fee: USD 15 per hour, per child

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Reservations are required for golf tee times. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Connecting/adjoining rooms may be available, subject to availability. Guests can request connecting/adjoining rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Romance Package

Book a 5-night minimum stay now through 19 December 2013 in a Luxury Beachside room category, for travel during the same period, and choose one of the following extra benefits:

• One 25-minute spa treatment at The Hideaway Spa (manicure, pedicure, or massage), or
• Greens fee for 18 holes of golf, or
• 3-hours of tennis court time

Complete details available upon check-in. Must book a Luxury Beachside room category with a 5-night minimum stay to qualify. Maximum 2 benefits per room per stay. Guests must contact the property within 48 hours of booking and notify hotel of selected benefit; contact information appears on the booking confirmation. No refunds for any unused portion of package. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Other restrictions may apply.