The tennis complex occupies a prime location: a terraced hillside just below the hotel overlooking the beach. Its covered wooden deck is a favorite place to gather after playing for the views of the Caribbean and on very clear days the islands of Tortola and Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands.
On any given morning at the Buccaneer you’ll hear the thwock, thwock of tennis balls and may look out to see nearly all of the eight courts in use. Some of those players will be hotel guests, who have first priority; many, however, will be local members for whom this is their home club, drawn either by the opportunity to play or by the weekly social mixers, round robins, clinics, and drill sessions. That combination ensures a stable of players for guests looking for games and generally improves the turnout for the various weekly programs scheduled during the busy winter season. And it has another advantage: many guests come specifically for the tennis, not just to play, but knowing that they’ll run into some of the same people—guests or locals—year after year. The Buccaneer has a reputation as a place where lasting friendships begin on the courts.
Court Complex: There are 8 hard courts (2 with lights) arranged on two terraces cut into the hillside below the main hotel and above Mermaid Beach.
121 Reviews on “The Buccaneer”
6 members of our family from ages 9-75 learned Pickle Ball for the first time. Pros Stan and Gayle could not have been more encouraging, and accommodating. Within 1 hour we were hooked and able to enjoy playing games. . We plan to make Pickle Ball an integral part of our liives as we return to Los Angeles and Berkeley, thanks to their support and the glorious experience on the courts at the Buccaneer. Although I played recreational tennis since childhood, recent hip replacement and arthritis prevented my play for 3 years. I was reluctant to go back on any court and just played ping pong. Pickle ball changed all that and I highly recommend it for whomever might think their tennis days are over.
Best itf in the world , gayle ( in charge ) was amazing and I went all over the world
My player and I were there for two ITF Tournaments. Beautiful resort with fantastic tennis facilities and staff. Have told many tennis clients to go visit!
My daughter played her ITF Juniors tournament in Buccaneer. The experience is amazing. This is the perfect place which has everything in the beautiful ocean background. I have never seen a place wherein you can watch your kid playing tennis sitting from your balcony or room. Absolutely mesmerizing background ocean. Since, the purpose is just tournament, felt, expensive.
I did not stay at the resort, I was vacationing at a VRBO nearby and was able to just drop in to a couple of clinics before the rest of my family got going for the day. There were not many players at the clinic, but the clinic itself fit my need perfectly to just get out and hit.
First time at the Buccaneer as Caneel Bay is still under repair. What a pleasant surprise! Gayle is an awesome host as the courts were very well maintained and Kevin and Stan took time to chat tennis and tips! Play conditions were amazing and challenging. Lea took exceptional care to dry the courts after an all night rain and ready them for an early morning match! Thanks again to the entire staff for making our tennis experience at the Buccaneer one to remember!
Excellent tennis facility with programs everyday of the week. The teaching pro is terrific. The tennis staff is good at arranging matches between locals and hotel guests. More skilled players may have some difficulty finding players at their level with the limited population of the island. The ocean views from the courts cannot be beat.
Tennis in paradise…need I say more? The Buccaneer Tennis has eight well maintained courts, a club house and breezes from the turquoise Caribbean. I have enjoyed court time and tennis clinics at the Buccaneer. Coach Kevin instructs us on our strokes, stance and play. The drills are a fun workout that helps me with my game. I will certainly join the club next year when I return. Each week there are new hotel guests from all over the world to make the clinics even more interesting. The Buccaneer Resort has everything…tennis, golf, spectacular beaches, pools and fabulous restaurants.
I just spent a week here and I had Tennis lessons for my 5.5 year old son every day. The pro was outstanding, better with kids than most I have seen back home in NY or at other resorts. Also, the overall experience was great – really great facility, lots of courts, and very friendly full team. They have a very nice exercise facility and even had my 2.5 year old daughter rolling the ball around with a racquet. They have everything here – racquets, balls so all you have to bring is yourself or your kids.
The facility and staff are exceptional, always responsive and accommodating. The pro staff, specifically coach Kevin Moda, has transformed my game, eliminated my bad habits and put on the road to being a player.
We have traveled extensively through the Caribbean over the last 15 years. We almost always go somewhere that has a tennis program. But this is my first time doing a review on Tennisresortonline. I would have to say that , in my opinion, this is currently the best tennis resort in the Caribbean. The Buccaneer is a gorgeous property. If you like to play and you like nice people, this is your place. If you are looking for a good value, this is the best value also Gayle runs the program and is so dedicated. Kevin is a fabulous instructor. I left there serving better than I ever have before. A lot of places/instructors just “go through the motions” of giving lessons and clinics, but not here They want and expect it to be worthwhile and fun
The Buccaneer is a beautiful resort on the ocean, with four restaurants and many activities including tennis, golf and water sports. We just spent 10 days there and particularly enjoyed the tennis. Gayle Vanasse runs the tennis shop with charming efficiency and makes sure that resort guests have whatever matches they desire: singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, mixed doubles, round robins, etc. Gayle is good at matching players with similar skill levels. Tennis players who live on St. Croix also play at the Buccaneer and add to the mix of good available players. During my recent stay, half of my doubles matches were with Resort guests and half with players who live on St. Croix. The resort’s new tennis pro Kevin Motta is an accomplished player and wonderful instructor who is able to teach players at all levels, from beginners to young hot shots (or older advanced players) who want to learn the modern game. He gave me a lot to work on in February 2019 and I hope he is there next year when I return because I can learn more from him.
During Our stay at the St. Croix Buccaneer Resort we played tennis on one of the 8 courts most days. The staff made arrangements for our playing singles, doubles and mixed doubles with the hotel guests as well as with local club members. We were always paired with similar ranking. The club house provides more than adequately. Gayle and Stan are professional, attentive and totally dedicated to making our tennis play at the Buc very fun & competitive. Rick & I look forward to seeing the staff and friends same time next year. Thank you for adding to an already great vacation.
The tennis facility at The Buccaneer is great. It’s beautifully situated on a hill overlooking the Caribbean. It’s very well maintained, as is the hotel. Gayle is excellent as is the pro with whom we worked, Kevin. The courts were squeegeed very early every day as there was a bit of rain during our stay. Pitchers of ice water and rolled towels were always on the court for us. As a guest at the resort I was thrilled with how play for us was combined with regular local members of the club. Clinics and round robins were always going on, with hotel guests given priority. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely go back to The Buccaneer – perhaps for the tennis alone!
An amazing 15 years in a row at Buccaneer playing tennis at Christmas. The pros are great, very nice 8 courts, doubles, singles tournaments and clinics. They call you when there’s a match available. Even played pickle ball with the kids. A lot of fun.
The atmosphere is very inviting. It is one of the most beautiful island. The hospitable atmosphere makes it a home away from home. I thoroughly enjoyed my overall experience. Tennis was a highlight. I received 2 lessons from Coach Roman. He challenged me to work on my weak areas in my tennis game. Receiving this level of training was icing on the cake. The food at The Buccaneer was excellent. The pork chop is a must. Breakfast was always a highlight. I enjoyed my ocean front room, just steps away from the beach. I will definitely go back.
The Buccaneer has a very good Pro (Roman) who offers a good variety of clinics for every skill level.. I learned something new in every group and individual lesson that I took and he was always encouraging. The staff is very friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
I have had such an amazing time here at The Buccaneer while on my honeymoon. We played tennis with Ramon and couldn’t have enjoyed ourselves more! My husband is more experienced than me, but we had a great time and Ramon was awesome at balancing the exercises. The weather is incredible and there are early clinics so it’s not too hot and you can book privates with Ramon anytime. He is super accommodating. Gayle and her husband Stan were awesome working out playtimes with our crazy schedules. Couldn’t recommend them more! Sweet people with great attitudes!
Lovely setting for tennis. Great courts, well kept up. 8 hard courts. Roman is an excellent pro, with clinics every day. He understands weaknesses, and gives great advice. Gayle runs the tennis program and is very accommodating. Set up a great men’s doubles match for me. Highly recommend. The Resort is peaceful and beautiful. Local restaurants are very good. The island has a beautiful botanical garden/ old historical sugar cane plantation. The only drawback for me is getting used to a higher humidity, but I’m from a colder, dryer climate.
We’ve been to the Buccaneer 6 years in a row. The resort isn’t large but has everything you need –> a beautiful and relaxing beach, friendly staff, excellent food and really terrific entertainment at the lounge overlooking the bay (an exceptional view!). The tennis facility is brand new, the courts are wonderful, the pro is super nice and fun to play with. Gayle will hook you up with hitting partners or matches! Overall if you’re a tennis family, you can’t do better than the Buccaneer.
What a dream:Tennis courts and beach within 50 feet! I strongly recommend the Tennis resort at the Bucaneer. I was there for an entire week. Great competence, great service and great instruction. Grace is great and Roman is amazing, Gracias de todo, Roman. I will be back for sure!
I started back playing tennis after being off the courts for 25 years! The staff, instructor and the other players really made me feel welcomed. The clinics are great and Gayle makes sure everyone plays! As I live on St. Croix we enjoy playing with the guests that come to Th Buccaneer. The breezes are great while you are playing and the view of the Caribbean is nothing to sneeze at!! Come enjoy St. Croix and The Buccaneer.. See you on the courts!
We had a great time on our tennis mini holiday. Although we did not stay at the resort, we felt welcome at Roman’s clinics and semi private lesson. The program is well run, and the facilities are in fine shape, even after Hurricane Maria’s visit. The Buccaneer also. offers a couple of dining options, golf and lodging. We suggest you visit soon!
This may sound corny, but I have no weaknesses to report. I have been going to this resort to play tennis for about 30 years. I would never keep going back if it wasn’t fantastic. The courts are always in great shape, the pros have always been terrific, the resort itself is beautiful. Do yourself a favor and go to The Buccaneer- you will not be disappointed.
A real home experience at a fabulous resort The manager offered iced water along with animated conversation
The Buccaneer has a fantastic tennis facility in the middle of paradise. This year was our 2nd consecutive year there and we met people who were back for 10+ straight years. We are a family of 4 with 3 avid tennis players. There’s plenty for everyone with a nice A/C gym and beautiful beaches. The best part is the team that runs the tennis facility. Gayle V takes amazing care of you and finds matches to suit your level of play, court times and lessons well before you arrive. And if you don’t plan in advance, she will take care of you when you arrive. My kids played and took lessons with Roman who was engaging and fun and in just a short hour was able to tweak my kids’ game to improve it. The resort looks great after the devastating hurricanes and the staff are fantastic. We plan to go back year after year!
Spectacular surroundings, excellent courts and the tennis club management and pro are the BEST!!
We love playing at the Buccaneer and go back every year. The pro is world class, the staff is so friendly and helpful and the courts are always in good shape. The resort itself is amazing…both in terms of beauty and so many different things to do. You can truly make this fit your style, whether you want it to be reclusive or involved. A Caribbean gem!!
I had a great time playing tennis at the Buccaneer. Gayle helped arrange everything for me so that I could participate in drills, round robins, and even use the ball machine. The doubles play was especially great because Gayle grouped us according to our levels. Overall, the facilities were beautiful, and I would love to return. This is a great place, with great people!
This is an outstanding resort with a wonderful tennis facility/team! Gayle Vanasse runs the tennis center, and she is delight. Welcoming, informative, and just a pleasure to be around. She helped my son and I book clinics, games and lessons during our stay. We were never disappointed. Roman Ramirez is the Pro, and he is outstanding. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, but he keeps things simple to allow improvement to your overall game. Just as important, he keeps it fun. He has great energy and always has a smile on his face (especially when he’s running you around the court). And, he’s a phenomenal player. I can’t say enough positive about the fine folks at the Buccaneer.
We had a wonderful time at the Buccaneer. Gayle and Stan were very helpful in getting our tennis arranged before we arrived. My daughter (age 17) and I participated each morning in the adult clinic from 8-9am and then took a private lesson from 9-10am. She could have also played in an advanced juniors clinic in the afternoon, but we chose to do other activities on the island instead (snorkeling, kayaking, painting, etc). The pro, Roman Ramirez made the adult clinic was fun for all levels of players. He is very friendly and experienced. I have played tennis for 40 years and he was able to give me a pointers that were very helpful. The clinic was limited to 5 people so we felt like we got a lot of attention. The resort is beautiful and very spread out. We never felt crowded even though we heard that they were full that week. There are 3 beaches and 2 pools and there were always chairs available.
Great overall facility, has it all, tennis, beach, golf, fitness / running trails, swimming. This could be your day: Start with great brekfast overlooking ocean, play two hours of tennis, refresh by swimming in pool or ocean, afternoon round of golf or work out in gym, back to courts for afternoon/night tennis, eat dinner at the beach restaruant – all on the Buccaneer property. Gayle, and Stan are super nice and make everyone feel welcome and relaxed. Would go back tomorrow,
This is our third time at this resort. We always had a great experience. The new pro, Roman, is very experienced, friendly and pays attention to your personal needs. He is running an excellent clinic for kids twice per week. There are adult clinics and tennis activities every day. The courts are in excellent shape and with a great view to the ocean. Gayle, Christine and Stan, the staff of the tennis club, are super nice. Overall an excellent experience and one of the main reasons we went back to this resort.
Really great tennis facilities, conveniently located on-premise, well kept courts, and great pro working there. We weren’t orginally going as a “tennis vacation” (more a beach vacation), but this resort has the best of both worlds. We’ve been to dozens of resorts, but very few where we say we must come back… Well, this was one.
Very friendly tennis staff and they went all out to make our tennis the best experience- introducing us to members, organising games & mixed doubles. Beautiful facility and would recommend.
VERY Nice facility- Neal Cassidy is a GREAT instructor- I learned a lot and had fun doing it!
The tennis facilities are great. Lots of courts, recently re-surfaced, easy to set up a time to play. Neal is a fantastic teacher. He makes the game fun, but is also super solid at getting you to improve rapidly. He was big reason we came down to the Buccaneer. Overall our family loved the resort. Spectacular setting, friendly, helpful staff. Only downside I can think of is the cost of the shuttle into town. With a group of six being charged by the person, it got quite expensive.
Very friendly and accommodating. We called for a last minute lesson and they were happy to adjust the schedule to make it work for us. The pro, Neal Cassidy, was also very friendly and personable. He was a true instructor. He was able to explain and demonstrate skills to our boys in a way that made sense to them. They were able to immediately implement the new techniques and saw immediate improvement in just a one hour lesson.
My husband and I took lessons from Neal Cassidy when we were at the Buccaneer over Christmas and at the beginning of March. He is an excellent teacher and an enthusiastic coach. He helped us both individually and in playing together. I was returning to tennis after a five-year hiatus arising from an issue with my vision, so Neal had to figure out what I could do and where I needed help. He was terrific at both.
The Buccaneer’s newly renovated tennis courts and pro shop make it a top-notch tennis facility, certainly among the top tennis centers in the Caribbean. Its tennis programming and management , led by Director of Tennis Neal Cassidy, is extraordinary. Neal is so welcoming and friendly and his instruction is superb, tailored to each individual. A wide variety of clinics and round-robins is offered so there’s something for everyone. We truly enjoyed our tennis at The Buccaneer.
First time at the Buccaneer in St. Croix and I don’t think it will be the last. We were there for a brief family vacation and used the courts a couple of times, once to do a lesson with the pro. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. The facilities are beautiful and the food was very good as well. All in all a great relaxing vacation with lots of things to do. We will definitely be making a return trip.
Great facility and easy access. Neil Cassidy is an exceptional teaching pro. I took several lessons with him and all were valuable. He is very friendly and was always available for follow up questions I would highly recommend this facility
My husband and I had the best vacation at the Buccaneer. We were celebrating our 25th anniversary. We hadn’t planned on playing much tennis but then we drilled together and Neal the pro there made it so much fun for both of us who are at different levels. We hit a lot of balls and improved our games. We ended up playing almost everyday. I love the location of the courts. You can see the ocean while you are playing tennis nothing better. The beaches and food at the Buccaneer are incredible too. The location was great for shopping and going to local pubs. I would love to go back.
Neal the new tennis director is amazing! Lots of fun, great player, and excellent teacher. Huge plus as the Buccaneer has 8 courts and is a gorgeous ocean resort. We love it!
The Buccaneer made a fantastic decision when partnering with PBI, a beautiful setting with a top notch director of tennis Neal Cassidy. The clinics I took were outstanding and I think I learned more from Neal than and any previous pro. Neal is amiable and really reaches out to all guests and members. He is personable and a pleasure to be around. He knows his stuff and shares his knowledge and expertise with everyone at all levels. His ability to coach different levels at the same time is quite a feat. I highly recommend The Buccaneer and the tennis program here. I can’t wait to return.
Had an amazing lesson with the pro, Neal C., who did more for me in a one hour than I thought possible. The staff is courteous and caring. The atmosphere and ambiance is as good as it gets.
This is a spectacular ocean side resort. The dinner was exceptional in the restaurant in the main lodge and once we ate there, we ate the rest of our meals there. It turns out that their chef is well known on the island and has a devoted local following. The resort was also exceptional in that they contacted me before our visit to discuss my dietary requirements related to my Celiac Disease. Gluten-Free options were available at the breakfast buffet every morning and Gluten-free pasta was available at dinner. They were very knowledgeable about the disease and there was no sign of cross-contamination. The tennis courts were well kept and the pro, Neal Cassidy, was personable, friendly and gave me excellent tips to propel my tennis game forward. I had no difficulty scheduling my lesson with Coach Neal. We were at the Buccaneer the week leading up to Christmas and due to the relatively rainy week, we did not have a chance to try out a round robin or group lesson.
I had a great experience with Neal in January, 2017. Hi staff was very nice and helpful. I attended the Ladies Clinic five mornings and found it enjoyable and great for my tennis. I am still thinking of some of his instruction now that I’m back playing at home.
Great quality courts, spectacular views, beautiful weather and great people! Would like to see a bit more refreshments and snacks to buy. Haven’t seen a better place to play tennis.
Great Place and Staff, Director of Tennis Neil Cassidy is very knowledgeable and professional.