
Eastern Caribbean Antilles
Can't-miss eight-night voyage
Virgin Voyages' guide to 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.
Say hey to all the bays
Sip your way through St. Croix
Visit Buck Island with just you and your crew
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.
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This experience is exclusive to Virgin Voyages, additionally a donation will be made on behalf of your Shore Thing booking to our environmental and social impact charity partners.
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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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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This experience is exclusive to Virgin Voyages, additionally a donation will be made on behalf of your Shore Thing booking to our environmental and social impact charity partners.
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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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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This experience is exclusive to Virgin Voyages, additionally a donation will be made on behalf of your Shore Thing booking to our environmental and social impact charity partners.
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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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.
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