St Croix Island

St Croix Island is located off the coast of Port Elizabeth in Algoa Bay. It covers 29 acres (12 hectares) of land and is made primarily of rocky outcrops, some of which reach heights of 53 meters (174 ft). It is part of a set of coastal islands organized roughly into two groups of three islands each, 4 km offshore between the Coega and Sundays River mouths.

Hundreds of African penguin colonies breed on St Croix, which has been designated as a wildlife refuge. Tourists are transported to the collection of islands by boat charters, however landing regulations limit the vessels to a close approach. You can watch the penguins and capture photos for mementos or to share with friends and family on social media from such a location. The optimum time to go is between March and May, when the breeding season is at its peak. Diverse dolphin species can also be seen swimming in groups. The most ideal time to see dolphins is from January to June.

Location: Algoa Bay