St. Croix
Saying Ahoy to St. Croix
The U.S. Virgin Islands (wow, love that name) is home to St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix—the archipelago's largest yet least traveled island. But this island's charms are no hidden secret. St. Croix's lively waters, lush mountains, and rich history captivate anyone who pays it a much-deserved visit. While a stroll through Christiansted and Frederiksted (where the ship will be docked) will school you in Danish design, you'll also witness the remnants of the twin cities' heavily pirated past.
St. Croix's beauty is protected by the National Park Service, so its natural wonders still feel undiscovered. Go down one of the only underwater trails in the U.S. at Buck Island Reef National Monument, lay on the uninhabited sands of Turtle Beach, or go way above sea level to reach Point Udall—the easternmost point in the United States. Hiking through St. Croix's hills leads you to hidden bays while strolling the streets takes you to a rum distillery.
Must-see sights in St. Croix
Say hey to all the bays
Brews and Rum Tour
Sip your way through St. Croix
Exclusive Buck Island Snorkel and Beach Day
Visit Buck Island with just you and your crew
Frederiksted by Foot
A walking tour built for a history buff
Brews and Rum Tour
Taste local craft beer and world-renowned rum while visiting the Leatherback Brewing Company and Captain Morgan Visitor Center. At the brewery, take a tour to immerse yourself in the brewing process and taste the beers at the bar. Next, visit the Captain Morgan Visitor Center to learn about the legendary Captain, rum-soaked history and the rum itself.
Exclusive Buck Island Snorkel and Beach Day
All aboard a private 32-foot Boston Whaler powerboat for just you and up to 12 of your closest friends on a day trip to Buck Island. Hop off the boat to snorkel the underwater trails at Buck Island Reef National Monument. Later, relax on Buck Island’s pristine beach or venture up to the observation deck for a view of the island and vast Caribbean sea.
Frederiksted by Foot
Stroll past Victorian houses, historic churches and a charming waterfront on a walking tour of Frederiksted, one of St. Croix’s most historical towns. On this walking tour, your guide will highlight culture influences, architectural elements and must-see sights.
Better Cocktail, Better Planet Class
St Croix
Meet MUTINY Island Vodka, a distilled vodka made from breadfruit (aka the island potato) that’s transforming the global community. Upon arrival at the distillery, you’ll be greeted with a MUTINY Island Vodka cocktail before embarking on an intimate tour where you’ll learn how the vodka is made and its impact on the environment. Next, craft your own cocktail with MUTINY’s own in-house mixologist. As a parting gift, receive a complimentary 750ml bottle to spread MUTINY’s mission on the mainland.
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- Immerse yourself in a cocktail making experience with MUTINY’s in-house mixologist
- Learn how vodka is made and why breadfruit is important to the global community and environment
- Sip on a cocktail as you tour the distillery
- Take home a complimentary 750ml bottle of MUTINY Island Vodka
- Exclusive to Virgin Voyages
- This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible
- This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
- A donation will be made on behalf of your Shore Thing booking to our environmental and social impact charity partners
- Gratuities are included
- Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in any Port-of-Call will be retained at the gangway, stored on board and held until the end of the voyage
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Botanical Garden and Captain Morgan Experience
St Croix
Get a mix of history, nature and rum on a tour of St. George’s Botanical Gardens and the Captain Morgan Visitor Center. First, visit the gardens for a history lesson and nature walk. The gardens’ grounds were once an indian village, a Danish sugar plantation and a cattle ranch. Next, immerse yourself in the story of Captain Morgan at the visitor center. Learn how the world’s top-selling rum is made and get to know the man behind the bottle. Plus, take home your own mini bottle as a souvenir.
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- Enjoy a mix of history and natural beauty at St. George’s botanical gardens with a variety of themed areas and historic structures
- Hear the legend of Captain Morgan — an experience that brings his origins, the history of rum, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to life
- Take home a complimentary miniature bottle of Captain Morgan rum
- This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible for collapsible wheelchairs, as well as Sailors who can navigate a few steps on their own
- The Botanical Gardens portion of this experience is weather permitting
- Includes adult beverages
- Gratuities are included
- Alcoholic beverages of any kind purchased in any Port-of-Call will be retained at the gangway, stored on board and held until the end of the voyage
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
ATV for Two Island Adventure
St Croix
Zoom past turquoise waters and white sand beaches to reach the top of the forest canopy on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tour of the island. Meet your guide at the pier for a quick walk to home base. After a safety check and introduction, you’ll be ready to ride. Follow your guide along the west coastline of St. Croix into a subtropical rainforest to explore exclusive dirt trails. Stop along the way for photos, a sip of a complimentary sports drink and local info from your guides.
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- Explore the dirt trails on exclusive parts of the island
- See turquoise waters, white sand beaches and the jungle canopy
- Follow your guide along the west coastline and make your way into the subtropical rainforest
- Sailors will be on ATVs that seat two and will ride together as a group
- Exclusive to Virgin Voyages
- Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
- This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
- The price is per ATV, and includes 2 Sailors per ATV
- Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate
- A donation will be made on behalf of your Shore Thing booking to our environmental and social impact charity partners
- Gratuities are included
- Sailors need to provide a valid driver's license if they want to drive during this Shore Thing
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Triple Threat Shipwreck Reef Dive
St Croix
Swim through three underwater shipwreck sites and discover a coral reef teeming with marine life on a two-tank scuba dive off the west coast of St. Croix. With calm conditions and an average depth of 45 feet, it is a relaxing, easy dive. First, visit the Suffolk Maid, a North Sea fishing trawler. Next, discover The Virgin Islander, a barge, before exploring at The North Wind, a tugboat. Hop back on the (above water) boat for a short ride to a colorful west-end coral reef for a final dive.
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- Dive in the Frederiksted reef at an average of 45 feet
- Visit three shipwreck sites
- Enjoy a short boat ride along the coast of St. Croix to a west end coral reef teeming with marine life
- Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
- This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
- Sailors should not consume alcohol prior to this Shore Thing
- Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate
- Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
- This Shore Thing is weather dependent
- Includes light bites
- Gratuities are included
- This Shore Thing is considered 'daring' and not for the faint of heart. Sailors wishing to participate are reminded that they assume full risk and res
- This Shore Thing is for certified SCUBA divers and proof of certification is required
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
St. Croix on Two Wheels
St Croix
See St. Croix on two wheels in a 10-mile bike tour around the west end of the island. Discover nature and history as you pedal past the rainforest, coastline and historic Freedom City while learning about the coastal ecosystem of the island. You’ll hop off your bike at Butler Bay Plantation for a walking tour of the 260-year-old estate. Enjoy a well-deserved break with a virgin piña colada smoothie, plant-based slider and panoramic views on the estate’s porch.
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Type
Highlights
- Experience the lush west end of St. Croix on bike
- Pedal past sugar plantations, the rainforest, wild coastline and historic Freedom City
- Learn about nearby coastal ecosystems and coral reef restoration projects in St. Croix
- Visit the Butler Bay Plantation for a walking tour
- Enjoy a virgin piña colada smoothie and plant-based slider on a porch with panoramic views
- Exclusive to Virgin Voyages
- Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
- This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
- Sailors should be prepared to bike approximately 10 miles
- Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate
- This Shore Thing is weather dependent
- Plant-based snack included
- A donation will be made on behalf of your Shore Thing booking to our environmental and social impact charity partners
- Gratuities are included
If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and at least 24 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) prior to the start of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.
If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.
If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.
Please visit this link for more information regarding Shore Things terms & conditions.
Name that city
St. Croix is called Twin City — its neighbors are Rock City and Love City.
Shore Things
Salt River by Land & Sea
Kayak and hike in Salt River National Park to discover magnificent bays, beaches, mangrove forests, and the historic Columbus Landing. Spot snowy egrets and a myriad of Caribbean wildlife before stretching your legs on a nature hike, then wrap up your time relaxing along gorgeous sandy shores.
DISCOVER MORE SHORE THINGS
Wherever the sun rises, it also, unfortunately, must set (even on the most eastern island of the United States). As your St. Croix sojourn comes to an end, you’ll cherish the deep dives into history, rum making, and marine sanctuaries for years to come. Whether you take home a bottle of Crucian rum or shiny silver (those pirate days hold strong), St. Croix will almost certainly call you back to its shores for another sunrise. For now, you can make it to the other side of the island to enjoy the sunset as a final farewell.