Safety First: Visiting the USVI Again

*photo by @caribbeancastaways

The well-being of our guests is our utmost priority. For your safety and the safety of our staff, these are some of the measures we have implemented in our establishments and on our tours:

**UPDATED October 2020

We’re excited to share that Bikinis Bar & Grill now offers touch-free ordering and purchasing. Guests receive a flag with a QR code and can sit on the beach, place their orders, and have it delivered to their spot on the sand. No waiting in line and quicker service for socially distanced ease.

• Disinfectant solution will be available for public use.

• Guests are strongly encouraged to use face coverings and masks are available for purchase.

• Staff is required to wear face masks and will be wearing gloves, when possible.

• Capacities have been limited to avoid large gatherings and to allow for social distancing.

• Guest flow leading up to and after tours will be guided to avoid crowds.

• Indoor areas will be monitored to limit the amount of people.

• Time is scheduled between each tour to allow for cleaning and sanitation.

Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness and should stay home.

Additionally, all employees have been given guidelines from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which include: wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them until dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

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What was that?! USVI Underwater Mysteries, Solved.

By Chrissann Nickel • July 30, 2026

If you’ve ever been snorkeling here in the US Virgin Islands, you got to be surrounded by an abundant array of marine life. We’re fortunate to have thriving reefs with a high diversity of living things. However, if you didn’t go with a guide , you likely may have missed some things and/or seen some things that stumped you. We have a lot of things in the water here that may not be identifiable at first glance, which is what makes going on a guided snorkel tour so much fun. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again—even if you’ve been snorkeling here many times, you can always get some value out of going out with a guide. Our local guides know these waters intricately and have a deep knowledge and passion for the USVI marine environment. Joining them for a snorkel tour (and yes, you can set up a private tour , if you prefer!) means you can get all of your questions answered, learn some cool facts, and have things pointed out to you that you may miss on your own. Here are a couple of things underwater that you might have seen and thought, “What on earth was that thing?!”