FEATURED PICKS:
CARAMBOLA ZIPLINE – NEW !
Carambola Zip Line offers a fantastic 2 tours for the price of 1! The Carambola Zip Line adventure begins with a 30 minute Safari Bus ride on our big and comfortable Safari Bus that takes you to the very top of St. Croix and proceeds to the 3 ziplines. Line 1 is The Mongoose is 515 ft with a vertical drop of 27 ft and flies up to 50ft above the valley with speeds up to 20mph. Line 2, The Gauntlet is one of the bigger Zip Lines you will find at 2,473 ft in length. This line has a total vertical drop of 205 ft with speeds over 30 mph and soars more than 200 ft above and across the valley. Line 3 is Carambola Run which is 1,382 ft with a height up to 85 ft above the valley floor and a vertical drop of 144ft.
For more info visit www.carambolazipline.com
THE MONK BATHS
Now, HERE’S one that you will most likely NOT find on any travel guide…
The Monk Baths are located on the rocky coast north of Frederiksted.
The story goes that the baths were hand carved in the mid 1600’s by monks of the Knights of Malta.
To find the baths,go north from…READ MORE
EQUUS HORSEBACK RIDING
Enjoy scenic North Shore St. Croix from the back of a horse with Equus Riding Tours.
Join “Cane Bay Cowboy” Stephen O’Dea on a trail ride along the coast of North Shore and see St. Croix from a whole new vantage point.
Cowboy Steve provides gentle horses and instruction for riders of all levels, and his warm personality and extensive horse knowledge will make… READ MORE
ANALLY BAY TIDE POOLS
A “not to miss” on your visit to St Croix.
The tide pools are a natural rock formation filled by waves washing over the rock wall forming a giant jacuzzi.
The tide pools are located on the North Shore of St Croix on Annally Bay just west of Carambola Beach Resort.
You can get to them…READ MORE
BUCK ISLAND CHARTERS
Buck Island National Reef Monument is a 176 acre protected area just northeast of St Croix.
Spend the day with Glass Bottom Caribbean Sea Adventures, Big Beard or other charters located at Christiansted Harbor .
They will take you to the snorkel park at Buck Island where you will see amazing fish and reef formations.
Then boat to the beach.. READ MORE
JACK AND ISAAC BAY
Alas, a local’s only secret no more…
Jack and Isaac is one of the most beautiful,pristine and private beaches on St Croix.
It is on the easternmost tip of the island and is accessible only by foot.
White sand beach and clear blue water stretch on and on.
The sandy bottom beach is great for swimming and snorkeling is superb .. READ MORE
MONPELIER DOMINO CLUB
Home of the Beer Drinking Pigs…
Tucked deep in the rain forest, this tropical bar is right on Mahogany Rd.
Grab some great local food, give the pigs a beer (non-alcoholic) and try some of Norma’s homemade concoction called “Mama-juana”.
She told us what’s in it, but after drinking some, we don’t remember…you’ll have to go ask yourself…
! JUMP UP !
Jump Up can refer to a style of street music performed during Carnival,but to us Cruzans it is our 4 times a year party in the streets of Christiansted.
Streets are closed to traffic and the party begins at 6pm.
Stores and restaurants stay open late,vendors line the streets offering food and.. READ MORE
Take a night tour of a bio-luminescent lagoon with Craig or Bryce
The water lights up as your kayak glides through the water.
For more info visit www.seathrukayaksvi.com
CRUZAN RUM TOUR
Tour the factory where our famous Cruzan rum is made.
A hands on tour guided by the owners family with free samples at the end
For more info visit www.cruzanrum.com
WEST END WATER SPORTS
The perfect place to enjoy your favorite water sports including jet skiing, water scooter, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, wake boarding, tubing, and snorkeling.Located at Rainbow Beach just north of Frederiksted,it has some of the calmest waters on the island as well as Rhythms at Rainbow for food and drink.
For more info visit www.wewatersports.com
SANDY POINT
Called one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, this beach was featured in the end scene of Shawshank Redemption. If you want to bring and umbrella or canopy, be sure to have 5 gallon buckets to fill with sand to use as anchors. It is against the law to drive anything down into the sand as this area is a protected refuge for nesting sea turtles. The refuge is only open to the public from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays and is closed at all other times. The refuge beach is a popular recreation site for visitors, but the refuge and beach are closed April 1 – September 1 during turtle nesting season in order to protect turtle nests and hatch-lings
SEABORNE SEA PLANE
The most fun way to island hop to St Thomas, Puerto Rico and the BVI’s (passport required for BVI’s). Enjoy a 15 minute flight over the turquoise sea and you land in the water in St Thomas Harbor. Browse the many duty free shops near the cruise ship dock. From Red Hook it is just a short ride on the ferry to St John where you can spend the day in the many shops and cafes near the docks.
For more info visit www.seaborneairlines.com
ST GEORGE BOTANICAL GARDENS
St. George Village Botanical Garden of St. Croix is located on a sixteen acre site just off the Queen Mary Highway.
The botanical collections, including over 1500 native and exotic species and varieties, are established in and around the restored buildings and stabilized ruins of a 19th century Danish sugar cane plantation and partially overlap an Amerindian settlement which dates back almost 2,000 years.
St. George offers island visitors and residents a unique blend of the botanical, historical, and cultural heritage of St Croix.
For more info visit www.sgvbg.org
TAN TAN TOURS
Tan Tan Tours provides individual and group island tours year-round that highlight the true beauty of St. Croix—and the fun of getting there in a Jeep! Plus as they say, “the more the merrier,” so consider touring together with friends and family for a unique experience you’ll talk about for years to come. All roads on the tours include the famed Annally Bay Tide pools with the opportunity to take the plunge at this natural wonder.Inquire on other tours that include Cane Bay, Montpelier Domino Club and more.
For more info visit www.stxtantantours.com
FREEDOM SURFING COMPANY
Learn to surf !
Freedom Surf Co. Invites you to push your limits, enjoy nature, and learn to surf!
These guys will have you hangin 10 in no time.
For more info call (585) 536-9284 or visit www.freedom surfco.com
ISLAND KAYAK SAILING ADVENTURES
Discover St. Croix from a new perspective with Island Kayak Sailing Adventures (IKSA).
Tons of cool activities to choose from including boogie boards, kayaks, kayak fishing,snorkeling, stepper-sup boards and more.
For more info call (340) 626-3921 or visit www.kayaksailingadventures.com
SPORT FISHING
Calling all deep sea fishermen… St. Croix’s off shore waters are home to migratory fish such as wahoo, mahi mahi, tuna, marlin and the occasional sail fish. Spend the day on the water and bring home some dinner.
For more info visit the folks below:
Hook and Son Fishing Charters (340) 227-9650 www.hookandsunfishingstcroix.com
USVI Deep Sea Fishing Charters (340) 514-6799 www.stcroixfishingcharters.com
Blue Canyon Charters (340) 514-6799 www.bluecanyoncharters.com
St Croix Inshore Fishing Charters (340) 514-6078 www.fishstcroix.com
SAILING AND BOAT CHARTERS
Enjoy a romantic sunset cruise or charter a boat for your own private adventure.
Satisfy the pirate in you and help to hoist the sails on the historic 138′ Roseway schooner.( winter months only)
Charter a private sailboat and sail around St. Croix, or to one of the many other islands nearby.
For more info visit the folks below:
Swan Charters (340) 727-2727 www.swancharterllc.com
Big Beard’s Private Charters (340) 773-4482 www.bigbeards.com/private-charters-groups
Lyric Sails (340) 201-522 www.lyricsails.com
Roseway Sunset Sails (617) 816-9247
Eighth Flag Charters (340) 332-2472 www.eighthflag.com