Caneel Bay was added to Your Favorites!
Virgin Islands NP, St. John
Claim this place to guide your guests to your local recommendations.
Caneel Bay was purchased by Laurance Rockefeller in the 1950s, who later donated it to the National Park Service to help establish Virgin Islands National Park.
The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including the endangered hawksbill turtle, which nests on its beaches.
Caneel Bay was once a sugar plantation and remnants of the plantation's structures can still be seen today.
The waters around Caneel Bay offer some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean, with vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life.
Caneel Bay Resort has been involved in various conservation efforts to protect the local ecosystem and promote sustainable tourism.
