Virgin Voyages' guide to St. Croix

The U.S. Virgin Islands (love the name) consists of three islands including the archipelago’s largest and least traveled — St. Croix — whose charm is characterized by lush mountains, lively waters, and a rich history where piracy, art, and a mixture of cultures intertwine.

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.

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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

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Hike to Tide Pools at Annaly Bay

Take a hike! (and a dip, too)
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Exclusive Buck Island Snorkel and Beach Day

Visit Buck Island with just you and your crew
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Having cocktails that aren't virgin in the Virgin Islands

Exclusive Buck Island Snorkel 

Set out to sea on an exclusive, 32-foot Boston Whaler powerboat with up to 12 of your closest friends. Hop off the boat to relax on Buck Island’s pristine beach, snorkel the underwater trails at Buck Island Reef National Monument, and venture up to the observation deck for a view of the vast Caribbean sea. Top off the day with a cocktail with local Cruzan Rum or MUTINY Island Vodka as you cruise back to Christiansted Harbor.

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Better Cocktail Better Planet class

Make your own cocktail at MUTINY Island Vodka, the first vodka of the Virgin Islands made from breadfruit (aka the island potato). Embark on an intimate tour of the distillery, discover how its unique vodka is made, and learn how the business is positively impacting the local community and the environment around it. Then, craft your own cocktail with MUTINY’s own in-house mixologist and receive a complimentary 750ml bottle as a parting gift so you can spread MUTINY’s mission on the mainland.

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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. 

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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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