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Saint Croix (/ k r ɔɪ / KROY; Spanish: Santa Cruz; Dutch: Sint-Kruis; French: Sainte-Croix; Danish and Norwegian: Sankt Croix; Taino: Ay Ay) is an island in the Caribbean Sea, and a county and constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), an unincorporated territory of the United States.
On the island’s northern shore, Christiansted—once capital of the Danish West Indies—features 18th-century butter-colored, red-roofed buildings and quaint stone streets. Frederiksted, its twin city to the west, boasts a fort that once protected the island from pirates and rival nations.
St. Croix is ringed by beaches of all shapes and sizes, some are long white sand stretches, others are small patches shaded by low sea grape trees and towering coconut palms. Some have smooth sandy bottoms ideal for swimming, and others have rock and coral-lined entries perfect for snorkeling!
Tour our three national parks, explore historic sugarmills ruins, enjoy some of the best wall diving in the Caribbean, experience world-class restaurants and local flavors, hike through the subtropical rainforest, or kayak through the bioluminescent bay at night.
St. Croix is the largest of the United States Virgin Islands – 28 miles long and seven miles at its widest point. The island lies entirely in the Caribbean Sea, with all the beauty and warmth of a tropical destination.
Sep 22, 2023 · 20 Best Things to Do in St. Croix, According to Locals. From protected reefs to rum distilleries, here's how to get to know the Caribbean island.
25 Best Things to Do in St Croix USVI This Year. As a snorkeling enthusiast, I’ve been captivated by the incredible coral reefs surrounding St. Croix, teeming with a kaleidoscope of fish and underwater wonders. But St. Croix’s charm isn’t limited to its natural beauty.
