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BEAUTY &
THE BEACH
An Unscripted Visitor’s Guide
to the U.S. Virgin Islands
For general information, call 1-800-372-USVI (8784),
go to visitusvi.com or contact one of our offices below:
[email protected]
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©2011 United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism.
St. Croix
321 King Street
Suite 7
Frederiksted, VI 00840
340-772-0357
St. John
PO Box 14
St. John, VI 00831
340-776-6450
St. Thomas
PO Box 6400
St. Thomas, VI 00804
340-774-8784
CONTENTS
Welcome to our islands and our home. We take great
pride in the history, culture and beauty that surrounds us
in paradise, and we enjoy sharing it with others. There
are so many wonderful opportunities for sightseeing,
relaxing, shopping and enjoying oneself in our beautiful
tropical islands. It’s great to hear about a family’s
adventures kayaking together around one of our bays,
a couple watching a sunset together on the beach or a
group of friends shopping in our historic towns or visiting
one of our historic monuments. We know the magic of
these islands, and it gives us great pleasure when others
discover it.
We are happy to be the chosen destination of so many
travelers, whether from the Caribbean or other locations
near and far. As a Territory of the United States, we
are uniquely able to offer all the exotic flavors of the
Caribbean with the assuring familiarity of the United
States. In the USVI, U.S. Citizens don’t even need to bring
a passport; only a smile and your sunscreen are required.
We are happy to welcome you to our islands and hope
that your unscripted experience here will bring you back
again and again.
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LOCATION
Find the unscripted Caribbean
HISTORY
Diverse cultures and exotic influences
ECOTOURISM
Exploring natural, untouched beauty
CARNIVAL
Lose yourself in the music and magic
GOLF & SPORTS
An outdoor playground awaits
SCUBA & SNORKELING
A sea of exotic treasures
ANCHORAGES & MOORINGS
An ideal place for yachting
SHOPPING
The highest duty-free shopping in the Caribbean
CUISINE
Island flavors
ROMANCE
A beautiful place where your passions can play
SAMPLE ITINERARIES
Three perfect weeks on three beautiful islands
ISLAND FACTS AND EVENTS
Helpful information for your visit
HOTELS
A listing of great places to lay your head
ATTRACTIONS
A wealth of things to do in the USVI
MAPS
Get the lay of the land: St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas
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PARADISE FOUND
Let go of ordinary and embrace fantasy in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our white sand beaches
inspire relaxation, steady trade winds keep the average temperature at a balmy 80º, and the
diverse beauty of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas gives you every opportunity to create
your own idea of paradise.
TOP REASONS TO GO TO THE USVI
SHOP, SHOP, SHOP!
The USVI has been a “shopping” destination since 1607! Before arriving in presentday Virginia, the Jamestown settlers (who built the first successful English settlement
in North America) stopped off in Charlotte Amalie to stock up on supplies. Discover
the unique products each island has to offer and spend up to $1,600 duty-free!
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE
The USVI is the only U.S. Territory that is bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the
Caribbean Sea. With all that water, it’s only natural to find so many beautiful beaches.
Not to mention endless water activities — diving, sailing, kayaking, sport fishing,
snorkeling, windsurfing, parasailing and kite boarding, to name a few.
A TRIO OF FANTASTIC CARNIVALS & FESTIVALS
It’s the biggest party of the year times three! Food, drink, music and masquerading!
St. Croix’s Christmas Festival starts in December. St. Thomas’s carnival culminates in
the final week of April. St. John’s celebration begins in June and runs through Fourth of
July week.
BEST RUMS IN THE CARIBBEAN
With the legendary Cruzan Rum and Captain Morgan Rum both being produced in the
USVI, visitors have the opportunity to visit the local distilleries and learn the secrets of
making the finest rums in the world.
EASE OF ACCESS
With non-stop service available from most major carriers, the USVI can be reached from
the U.S. mainland in as quickly as two and a half hours. With no passport required for
U.S. citizens, English being the language spoken and the U.S. dollar as official currency,
your hassle-free vacation is within easy reach.
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T h e U S V I a r e a b o u t 1,10 0
miles from Miami, about
1, 6 0 0 m i l e s f r o m N e w Yo r k
City and a million miles
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f r o m o r d i n a r y.
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take a stroll back in time
Journey to a faraway place — the past. Over the years, explorers, pirates, kings and queens have all sought
the natural splendor of our shores. Seven nations have governed our land, leaving behind a rich tapestry of
art, architecture, music and cuisine. All of which makes the perfect backdrop for an unscripted adventure.
HISTORIC TIMELINE
2000 – 1521 BC: Native Indians inhabited the Virgin Islands and left their mark on
places like the Reef Bay Trail in St. John
1493: Christopher Columbus sailed into Salt River on St. Croix, claiming the islands for
Spain and renaming it “Santa Cruz”
1580-1670: The USVI was settled by Holland, France, England, Spain, Denmark and
the Knights of Malta
1672: The Danes established the first successful settlement on St. Thomas
1685: A treaty with the Dutch of Brandenburg established St. Thomas as a slave-trading post
1687: The Danish West India and Guinea Company acquired St. John and was settled in 1694
1733: St. Croix was added to the Danish West India and Guinea Company
1733: Slaves attacked Fort Frederiksvaern in St. John
1735: The town of Christiansted was established in St. Croix
1751: Frederiksted was established in St. Croix, designating the island as “Twin City”
1792: Denmark announced the cessation of the trade of humans
July 3, 1848: Freedom was granted to slaves on July 3, 1848, after a slave revolution on St. Croix
led by Moses “Buddhoe” Gottlieb, 17 years before emancipation in the United States
1861: The town of Taphus, now Charlotte Amalie, was built
1912: The first carnival was staged in the final years of Danish occupation and lapsed
during WWI, only to be fully revived in 1952
March 31, 1917: T
he Virgin Islands was purchased from Denmark for $25 million in gold
and became the U.S. Virgin Islands
February 25, 1927: U.S. citizenship was granted to the inhabitants of the Virgin Islands
1931: The USVI was placed under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior
1936: The Organic Act was instituted, allowing the President of the U.S. to designate
governors for the USVI
1944: Water Island was purchased by the United States for $10,000 from Denmark and was
transferred to the local government in 1996, deeming it the “Last Virgin”
1956: Laurance S. Rockefeller donated land to the U.S. National Park Service
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The first people arrived
in the U.S. Virgin Islands in
1970: The people of the U.S. Virgin Islands elected their first governor, Melvin H. Evans
a bout 2 0 0 0 B.C. They wer e
2003: The Legislature passed a bill proclaiming Quelbe the official music of the Virgin Islands
the first tourists to ex tend
t h e i r v i s i t i n d e f i n i t e l y.
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Visit the historic towns, old plantations,
fortS, CHURCHES and sugar mills that
make up the rich history of the uSVI
Our forts were built to fend
off pirates. You, however, are
encouraged to visit.
Our islands have many forts, built to protect
our precious shores from the onslaught of
pirates. They also served as courthouses,
prisons, and as places for religious services.
Visit Fort Christiansvaern or Fort Frederik on St.
Croix, Fort Christian on St. Thomas, Fortsberg
in St. John or Water Island’s Fort Segarra.
They aren’t just buildings.
They’re iconic landmarks in
colonial history.
Constructed in 1867 as the meeting place
for the Danish Colonial Council, St. Thomas
Government House serves today as the
Governor’s Office. On St. Croix, Government
House illustrates the grandeur of Danish
buildings from the period in the West Indies
when sugar was king. This building is one of
the largest governor’s residences in the Lesser
Antilles, and visitors are welcome.
St. Croix
Whim Plantation Museum — With its original
early 18th Century plantation buildings
covering 12 acres of land, it is the oldest sugar
plantation museum in the Virgin Islands. The
fully restored windmill and sugar factory ruins
are open for you to explore. You can see
sugar cane growing nearby in one of the
plantation gardens.
Buddhoe Park — On July 3, 1848, “General
Buddhoe” Gottleib rallied more than 6,000
armed slaves at this park to demand freedom.
As a result, Governor Peter von Scholten
proclaimed the emancipation of the slaves on
this day. Located next to Fort Frederik Museum
in Frederiksted, the park contains a bronze bust
of the renowned slave rebellion leader.
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Lord God of Saboath Lutheran Church —
Built in the 1740s, this Lutheran Church is
St. Croix’s oldest extant church. Originally the
Dutch Reformed Church, it was transferred to
the Lutheran Congregation in 1831, which is
now the Steeple Building. The most distinctive
feature is the neoclassical tower, built in 1834
and designed by Albert Lovmand, the official
Architect of the Danish Colonies at the time.
Holy Cross Catholic Church — Originally built
in 1755, Holy Cross was extensively altered in
the 1850s. It was built in the shape of a cross
to represent St. Croix, which means “holy
cross” in French. It is located on Queen Street
in Christiansted.
St. John
Annaberg Sugar Mill Ruins — Is one of several
of St. John’s plantations owned in the 1720s
and 1730s by Frederick Moth, the first Danish
Governor of St. Croix and, later, the Governor
General of the Danish West Indies. By the
early 19th century, Annaberg, one of St. John’s
biggest sugar producers, also produced
molasses and rum for export.
The Emmaus Moravian Church — Located
in Coral Bay, the church is on the List of
Registered Historic Places in the United States
Virgin Islands and holds an interesting place
in St. John’s history. It was the only church
allowed to minister to the slaves and was
instrumental in establishing Dutch Creole as
the language spoken between planters and
the enslaved Africans. The Church stands next
to the Caroline Estate plantation, the site of
a 1733 slave revolt that resulted in the murder
of the plantation owner and his 12-year-old
daughter. This church is said to be haunted.
St. Thomas
Camille Pissarro Building — The father of
French Impressionism, Camille Pissarro was
born and raised in Charlotte Amalie. His
childhood home is now an art gallery featuring
artwork from dozens of artists, including
Camille Pissarro himself.
Beracha Veshalom Vegmiluth Hasidim
Synagogue — Built in 1796 by Sephardic Jews,
the St. Thomas Synagogue is one of the oldest
synagogues in the Western Hemisphere. People
of all faiths are welcome to visit the sand-floored
interior of this National Historic Landmark.
St. Thomas Reformed Church — The church
was established around 1660, and is one of
the oldest congregations in the Virgin Islands.
Organized by Dutch traders as the St. Thomas
Protestant Reformed Dutch Church, the first
church was built in the mid-1670s on the
savannah east of the Fort in the area known
as Barracks Yard. In the 1740s a new church
was built on Snegle Gade, which burned in
1804. A new church was immediately erected,
but was again destroyed by fire in 1806. The
cornerstone of the present church was laid
September 18, 1844, and completed and
consecrated on February 8, 1848.
Frederick Lutheran Church — Built in 1820 in a
combination of neo-classical and gothic revival
architecture, this historic church retains much
of its original character. Gracious steps and
an arched doorway greet visitors. The church
has an elaborate bell tower, lovely stained
glass windows and other historical features
that date back to the days when Denmark
owned the Virgin Islands. Since the Lutheran
Church was then the Danish state church, the
governor often filled in for the minister. Home
to the oldest Lutheran congregation in the
Virgin Islands, this revivalist style structure was
completed in 1844.
New Herrnhut Moravian Church — Missionary
Frederick Martin established this house of
worship in St. Thomas in 1737 after purchasing
a plantation on the east end of St. Thomas.
The plantation was named “New Herrnhut” in
honor of the Mother Church in Germany. It is
the Virgin Islands’ first Moravian Church.
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Whether learning to grow your own food at the Green Globe certified VI Sustainable
Where protecting
nature means
preserving history
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Farm, hiking on St. John’s 11,500-plus acres of protected national parks, or kayaking
through St. Thomas’ Marine Sanctuary Mangrove Lagoon, the islands offer plenty of
ways to find peace and tranquility, inside and out.
Make time during your visit to explore these sites within our national parks:
St. Croix: - Salt River Bay National Historic Park
- Buck Island Reef National Monument
- Christiansted National Historic District (home to Fort Christiansvaern)
St. John: - Reef Bay Trail & Petroglyphs
We don’t just offer the natural beauty of the environment. We protect it. The
- Underwater Trail at Trunk Bay
USVI embraces environmentally sustainable tourism, protecting our pristine
St. Thomas: - Hassel Island
beauty while allowing visitors to enjoy all its unblemished wonder. Our islands
For a complete list of our eco-friendly lodging options and activities, please see our
offer plenty of ways to find peace and tranquility, without ever disrupting it.
accommodations and activities sections.
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Mos t la r ge ca r nival cos t umes
are made from bent wires,
then cover ed wit h pa piermâc h é, foam, feat h er s ,
seq u ins , foil a n d glit ter.
V.I. Carnival (April - May)
V.I. Carnival in St. Thomas is the first Carnival of the year, usually
celebrated from mid-April to the beginning of May. It began in
1912 but didn’t become an annual event until 1952. Since that
time, the V.I. Carnival has been a time to reconnect with family
and friends and enjoy the captivating music, vivacious dance,
savory cuisine and spirited pageantry that make V.I. Carnival
the second most popular celebration in the Caribbean.
St. John Festival (June - July)
Set your inner
dancer free
Let the rhythm of carnival move you. In the USVI, it’s carnival all year long!
Dance to your heart’s delight as quelbe and calypso float through the
air. Try a Johnny Cake or a shellfish paté as you watch mocko jumbies
parade through the streets and steel pan bands battle to see who will
take the crown at Panorama. Each year brings with it new foods, exciting
performances, vibrant parades and colorful costumes. Take in one or all
three of our lively festivals, each offering its own unique experience.
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Carnival in St. John combines the excitement of carnival with the
spirit of emancipation. July 3, 1848, marks the date slaves were
emancipated in the USVI. In honor of the USVI’s independence,
the St. John Festival takes place in late June and traditionally
culminates on July 4th. It’s an exciting time of year, as Cruz Bay
becomes hopping with life, and the ferries between St. Thomas
and St. John are filled with Carnival revellers. Don’t miss special
events like the opening of the village, the food fair, the parade or
the exciting 4th of July fireworks display.
Crucian Christmas Festival (December - January)
Experience the rich heritage and culture St. Croix has to offer
during the Crucian Christmas Festival. Started in 1954, this
festival is celebrated from December through New Year’s.
Delicious culinary treats are yours to enjoy as carnival participants
are adorned in an endless variety of madras colors and patterns.
The festivities are spread throughout “Twin City,” so be sure to
visit both Christiansted and Frederiksted.
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U S V I
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The 16th, 17th and 18th holes of
Mahogany Run are so challenging
that anyone who plays all three
without a penalty stroke is awarded
an “I Survived The Devil’s Triangle”
certificate in the Pro Shop.
When you’re
done relaxing,
there’s plenty
more to do
Whether you seek crystal clear waters or secluded mountaintops,
the USVI offers all kinds of land and water activities. Enjoy countless
hiking trails, acres and acres of underwater national parkland, the
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best snorkeling in the Caribbean, stunning golf courses, a triathlon
The famed St. Croix Triathlon
with contestants from every corner of the world and year-round
is nicknamed “Beauty and the
competitive swimming. Just because it’s tempting to come here
Beast” by those who have seen
and do nothing, doesn’t mean you have to.
the beauty of the course and faced
the “beast” of a hill in this race.
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Dive into the waters of the USVI and experience a world like you’ve
never seen before. Swim alongside breathtaking corals. Weave through
an untouched shipwreck. Choose from a variety of diving options, each
as beautiful as the last. Some examples of the exciting dive options are
listed below:
CANE BAY
Some of the best diving in the U.S. Virgin Islands is along the wall that runs parallel to
the North Shore of St. Croix. The wall at Cane Bay is the most popular site because it is
easy to get to from the beach and even easier by boat. Covered in plate corals, elephant
ear sponges and black coral, the wall starts at 60 feet and goes down to over 2,000 feet!
Where diversity
means every type
of dive imaginable
Schools of horse-eyed jacks are common along the wall and so are a reef shark or two.
In the shallows of Cane Bay you can find large gray angelfish, schools of black durgon,
stingrays, and even the occasional seahorse.
CARVAL ROCK
Carval Rock is best known for its dramatic and beautiful rock formations loaded with a
rainbow-like assortment of corals, sponges and gorgonians. At the base of the rocks, you’ll
notice a passageway that will take you through to the other side of the rock, where you
might catch a glimpse of a dozen or so shiny tarpon feeding on schools of silversides.
Our warm, turquoise waters are filled with exotic creatures and colorful marine life in a
diversity of dive locales. Fill your logbook with wall, wreck, night and reef dives done
by boat or from the shore. And do it all under the safe, strict control of U.S. waters.
WRECK OF THE WIT SHOAL II
Located in 90 feet of water off the Southwest coast of St. Thomas, the 328 foot WIT Shoal II
was once an armed military cargo ship (LST 467) designed to transport and land up to
20 tanks during World War II. There are five different levels to explore with a wide variety
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of entries and exits, including the coral-encrusted smoke stacks.
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There’s a reason
people have been
sailing these shores
since 1493
Our year-round warm weather, steady breezes, well-marked and deep anchorages, and plentiful
moorings make the USVI an ideal place for yachting. And with so many islands and cays in close
proximity, island hopping is easy and fun. The USVI offers many full-service marinas, providing
everything from water and power to designer shopping, fine dining, provisioning, fuel and repairs.
For mooring and anchoring permits, call the Department of Planning & Natural Resources at
340-774-3322 on St. Thomas/St. John/Water Island and 340-772-1955 on St. Croix. For mooring and
anchoring permits within the VI National Park, call the National Park Service at 340-773-1460 on
St. Croix, and 340-776-6201 on St. John.
MARINAS/ANCHORAGES
St. Croix
Annaly Bay
Buck Island
Cane Bay
Christiansted Harbor
Cotton Garden Bay
Davis Bay
Frederiksted Harbor
Gallows Bay
Long Reef
Salt River
Teague Bay
St. John
Caneel Bay
Chocolate Hole
Cruz Bay
Francis Bay
Great Cruz Bay
Hawksnest Bay
Hurricane Hole (east end)
Lameshur Bay
Lind Point
Maho Bay
Salt Pond Bay
Trunk Bay
Whistling Cay
St. Thomas
Benner Bay
Bolongo Bay
Charlotte Amalie Harbor
Cowpet Bay
Hull Bay
Jersey Bay
Long Bay
Red Hook
Vessup Bay
Water Bay
Water Island
Flamingo Bay
Honeymoon Bay
Sprat Point
Other Anchorages
& Moorings
Capella Island
Carvel Rock
Congo Cay
Cow and Calf
Dog Island
Flat Cay
French Cap
Grass Cay
Great St. James
Little St. James
Lovango
Mano Cay
Saba Island
Thatch Cay
MARINAS
St. Croix
St. Thomas
Green Cay Marina
340-773-1453
www.tamarindreefhotel.com
American Yacht Harbor
340-775-6454
www.igy-americanyachtharbor.com
Jones Maritime Marina
340-773-4709
www.jonesmaritime.com
Compass Point Marina
340-775-6144
Salt River Marina
340-778-9650
St. Croix Marina
340-773-6011
St. Croix Marine
340-773-0289
www.stcroixmarine.com
Crown Bay Marina
340-774-2255
www.crownbay.com
Frenchtown Marina, CYOA
340-777-9690
www.cyoacharters.com
Pirate’s Cove Marina
340-642-8413
Saga Haven Marina
340-775-0520
Sapphire Beach
Resort & Marina
340-775-1600 ext 8141
Yacht Haven Grande
340-774-9500
www.yachthavengrande.com
Independent Boatyard and Marina
340-777-9690
YACHT CLUBS/SAILING SCHOOLS
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St. Croix
St. John
St. Thomas
St. Croix Yacht Club
340-773-9531
www.stcroixyc.com
Coral Bay Yacht Club
340-715-2666
Nauti Yacht Club
340-690-7979
St. John Yacht Club
340-778-6101
www.stjohnyachtclub.org
St. Thomas Yacht Club
340-775-6320
www.styc.net
The Captain School
340-344-5775
www.captainschoolusvi.com
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U S V I
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The USVI is outside the U.S.
Customs zone, so there are
no sales taxes or tarif fs on
merchandise. U.S. visitors
c a n s p e n d $ 1, 6 0 0 d u t y - f r e e .
Pack your bags
Then, pick up lots
of new ones
Every island in the USVI features
world-class shopping with one
world-famous incentive: the
highest duty-free shopping
limit in the Caribbean.
CHARLOTTE AMALIE The first permanent
European settlement on St. Thomas island
was established in 1672 after the arrival
of the Danish West India and Guinea
Company. The town was named in honor of
Denmark’s Queen. An accidental misspelling
on a map changed the name of the town to
Charlotte Amalie after the U.S. acquisition
of the islands. During the 17th Century, the
settlement and harbor were known as safe
havens for pirates and other infamous men,
the likes of Jean Hamlin, Bartholomew Sharp,
“Tempest” Roberts and Captain Kidd. During
the early 19th-Century Napoleonic Wars,
the British occupied the island, and later,
during the American Civil War, Confederate
blockade runners briefly used Charlotte
Amalie as a base. Today, the Charlotte
Amalie Historic District includes buildings
and sites that represent the town’s history
and is considered the shopping capital of the
Caribbean!
YACHT HAVEN GRANDE A chic duty-free
and unique bargains our islands have to offer.
Mecca for luxury goods. Amidst the palm trees
and panoramic views of the harbor, you will
find exclusive boutiques, such as Gucci, Louis
Vuitton, Bulgari and Salvatore Ferragamo.
And fill your bag guilt free, knowing we’re a
CROWN BAY CENTER Offers convenient
Explore all the fine shops, exotic arts and crafts
duty-free destination. Deals on everything from
gems, watches and cameras to crystal, china
and fabrics have earned the USVI the reputation
as “The Shopping Mecca of the Caribbean.”
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one-level shopping with the finest in fashion
and creative local arts and crafts. This
seaside retail and commercial center, located
on the southwest side of St. Thomas, offers
cruise passengers, overnight guests and
local residents a vivid variety of retail delights
sure to satisfy even the most savvy shopper.
HAVENSIGHT MALL This popular one-stop
destination on St. Thomas is located on the grounds
of the West Indian Company Limited, which is also
home to one of the island’s cruise ports. Havensight
Mall has over 100 stores and businesses with the
same low, duty-free prices as in town. Shop, enjoy one
of the attractions, sip a cool tropical drink or have a full
meal at one of the many restaurants and bars. Sit by
a cool fountain, view the cruise ships and watch the
world go by.
RED HOOK A popular east end destination, it
features an unofficial “town” of red-tiled roof homes
and businesses dotting a rolling coastline that
overlooks Pillsbury Sound and the island of St. John.
Red Hook’s atmosphere is very relaxed. Here you
will find an array of activities to keep you occupied.
You will find everything from an apothecary to a
veterinarian, with plenty of restaurants, pool halls, bars,
banks and charter boat businesses in between.
Historic Frederiksted This quiet, charming,
seaside town features a Danish fort and museum,
historic churches, quaint shops and restaurants lining
the waterfront and side streets, and a white sand beach
within a short walking distance. Located on the west
end of St. Croix, the town of Frederiksted provides
visitors an opportunity to find fantastic deals on locally
made handicrafts, historic books and local art.
Town of Christiansted The island’s largest town,
Christiansted, is located on the northeastern part of
St. Croix. Here, visitors will find a variety of shops, art
galleries, restaurants and bars, as well as historical
buildings, churches and a Danish fort. A welcome
center at the Government House provides visitor
information. The National Park Service also operates
a visitor center next to Fort Christiansvaern. The town
boasts handmade jewelry, fine china, perfumes and
clothing boutiques, colorful glassware, along with
wood and metal works. And don’t forget to take back
a bit of the island’s spirit, with up to six bottles of
Cruzan Rum, duty-free.
MONGOOSE JUNCTION A superb collection of
shops and restaurants, this shopping destination is
housed in a unique architectural and tropical setting.
Here you will find retail shops, restaurants, bars and
professional services for every style, age and taste just
a few minutes stroll from the Cruz Bay ferry terminal.
WHARFSIDE VILLAGE A unique collection of shops,
restaurants, bars, galleries and water sport centers
nestled at the foot of the ferry dock in Cruz Bay,
the heart of St. John. Colorful terra cotta tile roofs,
waterside walkways and views of Cruz Bay greet you as
you arrive. The merchants are friendly, the drinks are tall
and cool, and the sunset is spectacular every night!
For additional information on shopping in the USVI,
contact the agencies below:
St. Croix Chamber of Commerce
www.stxchamber.org
Christiansted Restaurant & Retail Association
www.gotostcroix.com/crra/index.php
St. Thomas/St. John Chamber of Commerce
340-776-0100
Havensight Mall Association
www.havensightmall.com
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If you think the
scenery is amazing,
wait until you
order dinner
With world-class cuisine that spans the entire globe, we’re just as well known for our
food as we are for our white sand beaches. From haute cuisine to traditional island
fare, from Caribbean cuisine to French and Thai, wherever you dine in the USVI, one
thing is sure: you’ll be eating some of the finest food the world has to offer.
ST. CROIX
Dining out on St. Croix can mean a great beach buffet, Asianinfused island food, giant seafood platters, Caribbean delicacies,
even burgers and fries. There are so many opportunities to
wine and dine on St. Croix; you’re only limited by your taste
buds. In Christiansted, there are several restaurants along the
wharf that overlook the sparkling blue water. You can sit and
enjoy the breeze with a nice cocktail, or hit up the main roads in
Christiansted for many more fantastic eateries. Want a taste of it
all? Check out our St. Croix Food and Wine Experience and our
Annual Agricultural and Food Fair.
ST. JOHN
Restaurants on St. John offer you variety, and lots of it. From
casual outdoor dining to five-course meals, you can dine on a
patio overlooking moonlit Cruz Bay, or pop in to a bar for some
great local pub fare. Either way, you’re sure to find something
for your palate. Experienced chefs offer a delicious selection of
continental cuisine, French, Italian and Caribbean.
ST. THOMAS
U S V I
F U N
F A C T
Johnny Cakes are
traditional fare on the
USVI. They are made of
f l o u r, w a t e r, s a l t , s u g a r
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a n d b u t t e r, a n d f r i e d t o
perfection.
When frequent visitors or residents are asked to name their
favorite restaurant on St. Thomas, the answer is never limited to
one place. Here, world-renowned chefs are as plentiful as the
seas that provide much of their menu. Mouth-watering entrees
range from continental cuisine to French, Chinese, Japanese,
Caribbean, Italian and Mexican, just to name a few. Dine along
the hillsides above Historic Charlotte Amalie for spectacular
night views of the harbor. Or hit up popular Frenchtown and
Red Hook.
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It’s not just
your day,
it’s your world
Release your inner beauty. Whether you’re planning your wedding, honeymoon or a romantic
getaway, the U.S. Virgin Islands offer a far-off setting where you can get closer together. Our
turquoise waters and white sand beaches provide the perfect setting for any love story.
With sunsets that sparkle the imagination and views that
delight the mind, spirit and body, there’s romance around
every corner in the magical U.S. Virgin Islands. Gorgeous
wedding destinations, private honeymoon suites, expert
wedding planners — the USVI is the perfect place for the
romance of a lifetime.
ST. CROIX
In laid-back St. Croix, your wedding — or your romantic rendevous
— can take place anywhere, and any way, you want. On a secluded
beach. To the soundtrack of steel pan music. On a sailboat. From
the elaborate to the simple, whatever your dream scenario is, it can
happen on St. Croix.
ST. JOHN
St. John offers an island wedding at its most unique. Elope in style
at historic Annaberg Plantation, scenic Hawksnest Beach, or under a
gazebo overlooking the beach. Spend your honeymoon in a private
villa, or simply grab your better half and treat yourselves to pampering
at its finest on one of St. John’s exquisite resorts.
ST. THOMAS
U S V I
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F A C T
Wedding t radit ion calls for
a “ B l a c k C a k e ,” s e r v e d w i t h
a hard rum sauce and filled
with dried fruits, which are
soaked in rum for any where
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f r o m t w o w e e k s t o o n e y e a r.
Romance abounds in St. Thomas. One of the most popular
honeymoon/wedding spots in the Caribbean — and the world — is
also the perfect place to celebrate that special anniversary. It’s a
romantic’s paradise. Plan a wedding here and begin your new life
amid a chorus of ocean breezes, with white sand in your toes and a
sparkle in your eyes. From saying “I do” at sunset amid a private villa,
to renewing your vows right in front of the incoming tide, you’re bound
to find true romance in St. Thomas.
Find a complete list of services and our downloadable brochure
“Perfect Match” on our website, visitusvi.com.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
St. Croix
January
Crucian Christmas Festival
February
St. Croix Yacht Club Hospice Regatta
St. Croix Mardi Gras Parade
St. Croix Agricultural and Food Fair
March
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. George Botanical Gardens Flower and Fine Art Festival
United Way Chili Cook-Off
April
A Taste of St. Croix
May
St. Croix Ironman Triathlon 70.3
St. Croix Yacht Club Memorial Day Regatta
July
Mango Melee and Tropical Fruit Festival
July 3rd VI Emancipation Day Celebration
SEPTEMBER
Annual Love City Triathlon
October
USVI / BVI Friendship Day
November
Coral Bay Yacht Club Thanksgiving Regatta
St. Thomas
January
Bordeaux Farmer’s Agricultural Fair
February
Annual Against the Tide Breast Cancer Swim
St. Thomas Synagogue Art & Collectibles Auction
March
International Rolex Regatta
UVI Jazz Ensemble Annual Spring Concert
October
Annual St. Croix Virgin Islands Coral Reef Swim
USVI / Puerto Rico Friendship Day
April
VI Carnival
Annual Run for Cover Event
NovembER
Thanksgiving
Jump Up
May
Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club Memorial Day Tournament
Arts Alive Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
December
Crucian Christmas Festival Begins
Annual St. Croix International Marathon
July
Annual Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament
Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club Open Kids Tournament
St. John
August
USVI Open Blue Marlin Tournament
Texas Society Chili Cook-Off
February
8 Tuff Miles Race
St. John Art Festival
March
Transfer Day
St. John Blues Festival
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
May
Friends of the National Park Beach-to-Beach Power Swim
June
St. John Festival Begins
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July
St. John Festival 4th of July Parade
October
USVI / Puerto Rico Friendship Day
Two-Mile Walk or Run Breast Cancer Fundraiser
November
USVI Paradise Jam Basketball Tournament
HTA Tommy Star Awards and Gala
Arts Alive Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival
St. Thomas-St. John Agriculture and Food Fair
December
Miracle on Main Street
Montessori School’s Annual Las Vegas Night
Island Facts
ISLAND SIZE: St. Croix (84 sq. miles)
St. John (19 sq. miles)
St. Thomas (32 sq. miles)
CAPITAL: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
CURRENCY: U.S. Dollar. All traveler’s checks and major credit cards accepted.
CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS: No passport is necessary for U.S. citizens if you have another
form of identification such as a driver’s license or birth certificate. For most up-to-date rules and
regulations regarding travel to the USVI for non-U.S. citizens, visit the travel section of
www.CBP.gov
TIME ZONE: Atlantic Standard Time
ELECTRICITY: Standard U.S. 120-voltage
PHONE SERVICE: The area code is 340. Check with your cell phone company about coverage.
Internet and phone stations are located throughout the islands. Callers may direct dial the U.S.
mainland.
CLOTHING: Dress is casual, but bathing suits are worn at the beach and pool only, so please
cover up once leaving the beach or pool. Jackets and ties may be required at upscale restaurants.
MAIL: The U.S. Postal Service charges standard rates for mail. FedEx, UPS and DHL have offices
on the islands.
ISLAND HOPPING: Ferry or seaplane service makes travel between islands easy. Check with your
travel agent for schedules.
DRIVING: Motorists drive on the left side of the street. All U.S. drivers can drive for up to 90 days
with a current driver’s license. Cell phone use is not allowed while driving, so a hands-free device is
recommended. Seatbelts must be worn, and children under the age of five must be in a car seat.
AIR TRAVEL: It’s just a two-and-a-half-hour flight from Miami and a three-and-a-half-hour flight
from New York. And with a variety of carriers such as American Airlines, Air Canada, Continental,
Delta, JetBlue, Spirit, USAirways and United Airlines serving the Territory, you have plenty of options
to choose from.
LANGUAGE: English, with colorful local expressions.
L O C A L
S A Y I N G S
“Wah hap’nin?” (What’s happening?)
“Yo’ a run from de jumbie a’ meet de coffin” (Out of the frying pan
into the fire)
“Limin’” (Hanging out)
“Melee” (Gossip or rumor)
“Fo’ true?” (Really?)
“I ain’ got no nickel in da dime” (I have nothing to do with that)
“No rain, no rainbow” (Every cloud has a silver lining)
“Mash up” (Something that is broken)
“Jeez um bread” (A benign exclamation)
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72 Estate River Kingshill
St. Croix, VI 00850
340-778-0797
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St. Croix, VI
303-690-1463
877-265-4343
303-690-1463
www.caribbeanbreezecondo.com
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4001 Estate Hermon Hill
St. Croix, VI 00820
340-713-0508
877-658-0508
340-719-0841
www.carringtonsinn.com
[email protected]
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5000 Estate Chenay Bay,
Rt. 82 East End Qtr.
Christiansted, VI 00820
340-718-2918
866-226-8677
340-718-6665
www.chenaybay.com
[email protected]
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1 Strand Street
340-719-4487
866-975-2927
340-719-3884
www.clubcomanche.com
[email protected]
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Club St. Croix
3280 Golden Rock
800-524-2025
340-718-4009
www.antillesresorts.com
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3221 Golden Rock
340-718- 9150
800-524-2025
340-718-4009
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#2 Company Street
340-773-1377
340-719-5161
www.companyhousehotel.com
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Cottages by the Sea
127A Smithfield Road
340-772-0495
800-323-7252
340-772-0495
www.caribbeancottages.com
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25 Estate Turner Hole
340-773-9700
877-773-9700
340-773-6802
www.divicarina.com
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800-496-7379
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442 Strand Street
340-772-0500
800-595-9519
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www.frederikstedhotel.com
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4131 La Grande Princess
340-718-4042
800-442-0121
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59 King’s Wharf
340-773-6330
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Creque Dam Road
P.O. Box 696
340-772-1651
866-772-1651
www.mtvictorycamp.com
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2 Estate Northside
340-772-0558
866-772-1651
www.northsidevalley.com
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4126 La Grande Princess
340-718-8920
800-548-4460
340-718-9218
www.palmspelicancove.com
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Estate Davis Bay
St. Croix, VI 00850
340-778-3800
888-503-8760
340-718-1682
www.carambolabeach.com
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127 Estate Smithfield
340-772-1205
800-524-2018
340-772-1757
www.sandcastleonthebeach.com
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3245 Golden Rock
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340-718-5345
800-524-2049
340-718-1359
www.sugarbeachstcroix.com
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206 Smithfield
340-772-9407
340-772-1258
340-772-1258
www.sugarhillbythesea.com
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5001 Tamarind Reef
340-773-4455
800-619-0014
340-718-3989
www.tamarindreefhotel.com
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4000 La Grande Princesse, Suite 8
340-718-0361
877-788-0361
340-718-5491
www.vacationstcroix.com
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Cane Bay
St. Croix, VI 00850
303-690-1463
877-265-4343
303-690-1463
www.villadawn.com
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P.O. Box 1405
St John, VI 00831
340-693-9100
800-858-7989
340-779-4157
www.coconutcoast.com
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Concordia Eco-Resort
16371 Concordia
St. John, VI 00830
340-715-0500
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340-715-2020
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P.O. Box 1360
St. John, VI 00831
340-776-6121
800-322-6335
340-776-6141
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P.O. Box 58
St. John, VI 00831
340-776-6434
800-323-7229
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P.O. Box 37
St. John, VI 00831
340-779-4731
www.gardenbythesea.com
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P.O. Box 690
St. John, VI 00831
340-693-4668
866-983-2544
www.grandebayresort.com
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Hillcrest Guest House
#157 Enighed, Cruz Bay
St. John, VI 00830
340-776-6774
340-777-9166
www.HillcrestStJohn.com
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P.O. Box 350
St. John, VI 00831
340-776-6378
800-221-1637
340-776-6722
www.tamarindcourt.com
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Lavender Hill Suites Ltd.
5000 Enighed, #456
St. John, VI 00830
914-725-7800
800-975-5001
914-771-4133
www.lavendarhill.net
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Maho Bay Camps
P.O. Box 310
St. John, VI 00831
340-715-0500
800-392-9004
340-715-2020
www.maho.org
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13E Estate Enighed
St. John, VI 00830
340-776-6646
866-776-6646
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P.O. Box 141
St. John, VI 00831
340-779-2800
340-779-2622
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Westin St. John Resort & Villas
P.O. Box 8310
St. John, VI 00831
340-714-6060
866-716-8108
340-693-8510
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8070 Lindbergh Bay
340-777-8800
800-233-4936
340-776-3426
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#1 Havensight Way
340-774-1620
800-747-4858
340-774-1634
www.calypsorealty.com
[email protected]
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Crystal Cove Villas
6345 Estate Smith Bay
340-775-0111
800-524-2038
340-775-0111
www.crystalcovevi.net
[email protected]
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Frenchman’s Bay Hideaway
Frenchman Bay Estate 14-115
340-774-2193
N/A
www.stthomasvirginisland.com
[email protected]
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Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star
Marriott Beach Resort
#5 Estate Bakkeroe
340-776-8500
800-524-2000
340-715-6191
www.frenchmansreefmarriott.com
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The Green Iguana Hotel
1002 Blackbeards Hill
340-776-7654
855-448-2621
340-777-4312
www.thegreeniguana.com
[email protected]
$
Sandwiches and
Snacks
Available
The Inn at Villa Olga
3700 Villa Olga
St. Thomas, VI
340-715-0900
800-524-4746
340-715-0843
www.villa-olga-inn.com
[email protected]
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11-1C Contant
340-774-4270
800-524-2023
340-774-6167
www.islandviewstthomas.com
[email protected]
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340-774-2790
*McLaughlin Anderson
Luxury Villas
1000 Blackbeard’s Hill, Suite #3,
340-776-0635
800-537-6246
800-666-6246
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340-777-4737
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www.mafolie.com
[email protected]
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www.mclaughlinanderson.com
[email protected]
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340-775-3333
800-542-8680
340-775-4444
www.ritzcarlton.com
[email protected]
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340-775-6100
800-874-7897
340-718-4009
[email protected]
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340-775-0111
800-524-2038
340-775-0111
www.paradisepropertiesvi.com
[email protected]
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Sapphire
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Secret Harbour Beach Resort
6280 Estate Nazareth
340-775-6550
800-524-2250
340-775-1501
www.secretharbourvi.com
[email protected]
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Sugar Bay Resort & Spa
340-777-7100
888-582-9104
340-777-7200
www.sugarbayresortandspa.com
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Two Sandals by the Sea
340-998-2394
www.twosandals.com
[email protected]
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Villa Santana
2602 Bjerge Gade 2D
340-776-1311
www.villasantana.com
[email protected]
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Virgin Islands Campground
#64 Water Island
340-776-5488
877-502-7225
www.virginislandscampground.com
[email protected]
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and Apartment
79 Water Island
340-774-2635
www.water-island.com
[email protected]
3 Cottages
$$$
$$$
Windward Passage Hotel
Veteran’s Drive
340-774-5200
800-524-7389
340-774-1231
340-774-5582
www.windwardpassage.com
[email protected]
150
$$$ -$$$$
$$ -$$$$
Yes (Windward Restaurant)
Wyndham Elysian Beach Resort
340-775-1000
800-438-6493
340-776-0910
www.extraholidays.com
[email protected]
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ATTRACTIONS
Attraction
Name and Address
Phone #
Toll Free
AirVentures in Paradise
P.O. Box 98
Christiansted VI 00821
340-277-1433
AY AY TOURS (CHANT)
c/o CHANT 210 Strand Street, Suite
5, Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840
Fax #
St. CROIX
Website
Email
Hours of
Operation
Operation
Seasonal
Rates
Description
$81+
Air tour of the whole island in a high-wing airplane with no wing struts to obstruct the view. The plane has the largest cabin in its class, assuring
unsurpassed comfort and viewing pleasure. The typical flight is conducted just off the shoreline at about 1,000 ft of altitude. The entire island is covered with special emphasis on Salt River, Christiansted Harbor and Buck Island. Special requests will be accommodated where possible. The tour
lasts approximately 50 minutes and costs a flat $150.00 for up to three passengers. 550 lb. total passenger weight limit applies. AirVentures
in Paradise also offers a tour of St. Thomas/St. John, departing from the Cyril E. King Airport.
214-481-4704
www.airventuresinparadise.com
[email protected]
Sunrise to sunset
877-242-6884
340-719-5455
340-772-4079
340-719-5483
www.chantvi.org
[email protected]/
[email protected]
Mon - Fri/ 9 am to 6 pm
hours/ tours as scheduled
No
$41-60
Ras Lamumba is a master gardener, herbalist, naturalist and environmentalist. In 1978, Ras Lamumba began conducting tours, teaching gardening
and the use of medicinal plants of the rainforest. Each Eco Hike will include a rambling informal lecture based on the more colorful appellations by
which they are known in the Caribbean. You will also get a bit of history and island culture and folklore as Ras Lamumba traverses the hiking paths.
The Annaly Bay, Jack & Isaac’s Bay and the Heights of St. Croix Hikes showcase everything from the exceptional natural tide pools to the highest
peaks of the island.
Big Beards Adventure Tours
P.O. Box 224538
Christiansted, St. Croix VI 00822
340-773-4482
866-773-4482
340-719-2245
www.bigbeards.com
[email protected]
Mon - Sat 8 am to 6 pm
Sun: 8 am to 5 pm
No
$61-81+
Join us for a fabulous snorkel tour to beautiful Buck Island National Park! Sail on our large 42’ catamaran, The Renegade, for our Full Day tour and
enjoy an All-U-Can-Eat barbeque after the snorkeling. Or join us on The Adventure, our eco-friendly boat with a glass viewing window, for a
Half Day tour.
The Buccaneer Golf Course
5007 Estate Shoys
340-712-2144
340-778-0010
[email protected]
Every day, shop hours 7:45
am to 5 pm
No
$81+ Winter / $60
- 80 Summer
The Buccaneer Tennis Club
P.O. Box 25200
340-773-3036
340-712-2105
[email protected]
8 am - noon / 3 pm to 7 pm
7 days per week
No
<$20 - 80
www.nps.gov/BUIS
For more information on our National
Parks please visit www.nps.gov.
Buck Island Reef N.M. is
open year-round. There
is not overnight camping
on the island; the park is
closed from sunset to sunrise to protect the turtles.
No
There is no entry
fee for Buck Island
Reef N.M. Visitors
will, however,
need to pay a fee
to official park
concessionaires.
Buck Island Reef N.M. is located five miles from Christiansted and consists of 19,015 acres, of which 176 are of land and 18,839 acres are of
submerged land and coral reef system. Buck Island was proclaimed a National Monument in 1961 and was expanded in 2001 to preserve “one of
the finest marine gardens in the Caribbean Sea.” The park is one of few fully protected marine areas in the National Park System. Endangered and
threatened species living and nesting here include the brown pelican, least tern, hawksbill, leatherback and green turtles.
www.golfcarambola.com
[email protected]
7 days a week,
7 am to 6 pm
No
$81+
The Carambola Golf Club, established in 1966, is a spectacular Robert Trent Jones, Sr. championship golf course nestled in a lush tropical valley.
With the driving range and practice green, fully stocked pro shop, swimming pool surrounded by picturesque ruins and the open air restaurant and
bar overlooking the 18th green, Carambola is a golfer’s paradise and a sightseer’s delight.
No
The Buccaneer is a seaside course on the grounds of the historic Buccaneer Hotel. The course plays to a par 70 with views of the Caribbean Sea on
11 holes. The course is enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
We have eight tennis courts and offer lessons, clinics, a completely stocked pro shop, ball machine rental, racquet stringing, court rentals by the
hour and game matching services.
Buck Island Reef
National Monument
2100 Church Street #100
Christiansted, St. Croix VI 00820-4611
340-773-1460
Carambola Golf
72 Estate River
Kingshill, VI 00851
340-778-5638
Caribbean Adventure Tours/
Anchor Dive Center
Salt River Marina
340-778-1522
800-532-3483
340-719-1898
www.stcroixkayak.com
[email protected]
Daily 8 am to 4 pm
No
$45 pp
Caribbean Museum
Center for the Arts
10 Strand Street
Frederiksted, St. Croix VI 00840
340-772-2622
340-772-2622
www.cmcarts.org
Wed - Fri, noon to 6 pm/
Thurs - Sat 10 am to 6 pm/
all cruise ship days
No
N/A
Caribbean Sea Adventure Tours
59 Kings Wharf
340-773-2628
340-773-7400
www.caribbeanseaadventures.com
[email protected]
7 am to 7 pm 7 days a
week with reservations
No
$61-81+
We are a full watersports center, with tours to Buck Island Reef, sunset sails, kayaking, sport fishing, weddings, sailing and scuba diving. If you are
2 people looking for a private sail or 200 people for a wedding party, we can accommodate your needs. With over 40 years on St. Croix, we can
answer all your needs. See you soon!
Carl and Marie Lawaetz
Family Museum
Estate Little La Grange
340-772-1539
340-772-0598
340-772-9446
www.stcroixlandmarks.org
[email protected]
Thurs - Sat, 10 am to 4 pm
and cruise ship days
Open year round;
days & hours subject to change
<$20.00
The establishment of the Lawaetz clan on St. Croix is a romantic tale, a mixture of dreams, optimism and vision. The Carl and Marie Lawaetz
Family Museum, at Estate Little La Grange, tells the story of this prominent Danish-Crucian family. Through expertly guided tours, visitors
learn about Carl and Marie Nyeborg Lawaetz, their seven children and their experiences since the first half of the twentieth century. Original art,
furnishings, photographs and family memorabilia fill the house, making it easy for visitors to imagine life in the Lawaetz family household at the
turn of the Twentieth Century. The lush gardens offer magnificent examples of native trees, plants and flowers.
CHANT
3B Strand Street
340-719-5455
877-242-6884
Christiansted National Historic Site
2100 Church Street, #100
Christiansted, St. Croix VI 00820-4611
340-773-1460
Cruzan Rum Distillery
#3 & 3A Estate Diamond
340-692-2280
Equus Riding Tours
P.O. Box 1920, Kingshill
St. Croix VI 00851
340-513-4873
Estate Whim
Plantation Museum
No. 52 Estate Whim
340-772-0598
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340-719-1791
340-719-5483
www.chantvi.org
[email protected]
Mon - Fri, 9 am to 6 pm
tours as scheduled
Join Caribbean Adventure Tours for a guided kayak tour of Salt River National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve. Paddling through the
calm protected waters of Salt River, kayakers on the historical and ecological tour will enjoy lush mangrove forests dotted with snowy egrets
and sunbathing iguanas. Guides share stories of legend and lore during the moonlight bioluminescent tour.
The Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts is the only non-profit museum center in the Virgin Islands. It is a center for arts, education and
exhibitions. We showcase the works of accomplished and emerging Caribbean artists. The location is a magnet for artists, curators and
historians from around the world. The museum remains committed to the revitalization of the town of Frederiksted.
No
ranging <$20 $81+
CHANT offers tours and venues for the visitor to experience our Heritage and Nature and to experience the culture and traditions of St. Croix.
Working closely with existing heritage and nature tourism product providers, as well as identifying and nurturing new providers, CHANT helps to
bring visitors to St. Croix an authentic heritage and nature expereince. CHANT offers Historical Walking Tours, Art Studio Tours, Eco Hikes and
Tours, Medicinal Bush Tours and more. CHANT will connect you with a trained provider who will showcase the rich natural resources of the island
and share our vibrant heritage and culture through interpretation of our sites, land and people.
The mission of Christiansted NHS is to preserve the historic structure and grounds within the park’s boundaries and to interpret the Danish
economy and way of life at Christiansted between the years 1733 and 1917. The park preserves five buildings within the historic site. They are
Fort Christiansvaern (1749), Danish West India & Guinea Company Warehouse (1749), the Steeple Building (1753), the Custom House (1841) and
the Scale House (1856). The Government House is part of the historic site, but it was turned over to the Government of the Virgin Islands in 1984.
The Government House dates back to 1747.
340-719-1791
www.nps.gov/CHRI
The park is open
Mon - Fri 8 pm to 5 pm,
Weekends 9 am to 5 pm.
Closed for Thanksgiving
and Christmas Day
No
Entrance fee for
the Fort and the
Steeple Building: Admission is
$3.00 per person,
Senior Citizens are
admitted free with
the Golden Age
Pass.
340-692-2202
www.cruzanrum.com
Mon - Fri, 9 am to 11:30 am
(closed 12 to 1 pm for
lunch) 1 pm to 4 pm
No
<$20 / $5/ Adult Group Rates - call
to prearrange
Visit the Cruzan Rum Distillery for a half-hour tour of the “Legendary Rum” of St. Croix. After the tour, enjoy a free drink. We recommend the
“Creeper.” Try our famous Cruzan Rums which include Single Barrel Estate Cruzan Cream, and 9 Cruzan Tropical Flavored Rums. Bring home the
flavor of the Caribbean with 6 bottles duty-free per person.
www.gotostcroix.com/land_activities.
php
[email protected]
Mon - Sat,
7 am to sunset
No
$61-80
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 and see St. Croix from a whole new vantage point. O’Dea provides gentle horses and instruction for riders of all levels. His warm
personality and extensive horse knowledge will make everyone feel comfortable along the way. Riders journey up in the hills near Estate La Vallee
and down along the beach at Cane Bay. Be sure to sign up for the sunset ride for the most breathtaking views.
www.stcroixlandmarks.org
[email protected]
Wed - Sat, 10 am to 4 pm
and cruise days
Open year round;
days & hours subject to change
<$20
340-772-9446
History comes alive as you walk among the original 18th century buildings of the Estate Whim Museum. Once a thriving sugar plantation, these
buildings stand as a testament to the ingenuity, skills and labor of enslaved Africans and the hopes and dreams of Europeans seeking wealth in the
“sugar islands” of the Caribbean. The stately, authentically furnished Greathouse welcomes you with gracious docents waiting to tell you stories of
past inhabitants and plantation life.
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Attraction
Name and Address
Phone #
Toll Free
Fax #
St. CROIX
(Continued)
Website
Email
Hours of
Operation
Operation
Seasonal
Rates
Description
Freedom City Cycles
2E Strand Square, 2 Strand Street
340-332-4054
340-277-2433
www.freedomcitycycles.com
[email protected]
Sat 9 am to 5 pm,
By appointment;
cruise ship day
No
<$20 Rentals/ $21
- 60 Tours
Gecko’s Island Adventure Tours
3C Strand Street
340-713-8820
www.geckosislandadventures.com
[email protected]
By appt. closed Wed and Sun
No
$81+
High Flying Eagle Tours
P.O. Box 415, Richmond
Christiansted, 00821-0415
340-773-1672
340-642-2871
340-773-1672
[email protected]
9 am to 2 pm - Mon - Sat
No
$21-40
A descriptive history of both towns with stops at the St. George Botanical Gardens, Cruzan Rum Distillery, Whim Plantation Museum, Tropical Rain
Forest, breathtaking views of the North Coast and overlook of Columbus Landing.
Island Flight Adventures
Bay C-1 Pan Am Pavilion, Strand Street
340-778-7541
340-778-7541
www.stcroixjetskirentalsandtours.com
[email protected]
Tue - Sat, 10 am to 5 pm
(Mon by appt.)
No
$81+
Let the business voted the best jet ski and water sport activities company (2008/2009 by Daily News Readers) take you on the excursion of your life!
Travel the northeast shore of St. Croix where we’ll show you the beautiful coastline only seen from the ocean. We also offer tubing, wake boarding
and Harbor boat cruises. Full line of Harley-Davidson St. Croix tee shirts.
Jolly Rogers Buck Island Charters
P.O. Box 24912
340-513-2508
340-513-2508
www.jollyrogervi.com
[email protected]
7 days a week, 1/2 day/
full day/ sunset sails
No
$21 - 40 (Sunset
Sail)/ $61 - 80
(1/2 day - full day
tours)
Kindred Spirit Tours
RR #1 Box 6942, Kingshill
340-719-5465
340-771-6451
340-719-5465
www.internationalcharterservices.com
[email protected]
Mon - Fri, noon to 4 pm
or by appointment
Summer Hours,
MWF, noon
-3:30pm
$41 - 81+
The LINKS! Mini Golf at the Divi
25 Estate Turner Hole
340-779-9700
340-773-6802
www.divicarina.com
[email protected]
Tue - Fri 2 pm to 9 pm
Sat & Sun 12 pm to 9 pm
Closed Mon & Tue
No
<$20
A beautifully landscaped 18-hole Miniature Golf Course for the entire family to enjoy at the Divi Carina Bay Resort!
Mocko Jumbie
Sports Fishing Charters
P.O. Box 24902
340-277-4042
Seven days/anytime
No
$81+
Sportsfishing business. Offshore mostly for marlin, mahi-mahi, wahoo, tuna and swordfish.
Paul and Jill’s Equestrian Stables
P.O. Box 3251
Frederiksted VI 00841
340-772-2880
340-332-0417
www.paulandjills.com
[email protected]
Mon - Sat 8 am to 6 pm
No
$81+
A combination horseback riding nature tour to the beach and rainforest. Includes a photo stop at beautiful “Cowboy Beach” with leaning coconut
palms, white sand and blues of the sea for background. In the shady forest, see mango, tamarind, kapok and strangler fig trees, as well as gentle
horses.
www.reefcondosusvi.com
Season: Nov - May daily
7 am to 5 pm
Off Season: May - Nov
daily 8 am to 5 pm
closed Mondays
Yes
$21-40
The Reef Golf Course is located in Teaque Bay on the east end of St. Croix. The 9-hole course with sea views from each hole is part of the Reef
Condo Association. A two-minute stroll away from Duggan’s Reef for fine dining nightly and a beautiful palm lined sandy beach. Good Spirits BBQ/
Deli is right next door.
www.visfi.org
[email protected]
Please call for
reservations & hours
of tours
No
<$20
VISFI is the only certified organic farm in the VI and an educational institute that teaches sustainable farming and living skills and technologies.
Located in the remote “rainforest” of the northwest quarter, VISFI tours are adventures through a historic and inspiring landscape that is interpreted
by expert guides, world-renowned resident teachers and local culture bearers. VISFI also hosts student and service-oriented groups in cabanas.
Guest chef slow down dinners featuring local organic produce served monthly.
Salt River Bay is a living museum on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Prehistoric and colonial-era archeological sites and ruins are found in a dynamic,
tropical ecosystem that supports threatened and endangered species. In 1992, Congress created the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and
Ecological Preserve as part of the National Park System. It is designed to preserve, protect and tell the story of its rich contributions to the nation’s
natural and cultural heritage. The blend of sea and land hold some of the largest remaining mangrove forests in the Virgin Islands, as well as coral
reefs and submarine canyon.
The Reef Golf Course
5000 Teaque Bay
340-773-8844
Ridge to Reef Farm @ The VI
Sustainable Farm Institute
1 Creque Dam Farm Road,
340-220-0466
www.fishwithcarl.com
251-217-2880
340-773-9112
One-of-a-kind bike tours showcasing St. Croix’s beauty. Explore rainforests, wild coasts and majestic views. We provide bicycle tours, rentals,
sales and service. Offering: Coastal Bike Tour (3 hours); Mountain Bike Tours (2 -6 hours); Custom Tours and Short and Long-term rentals.
Group discounts are available. We’ve been riding St. Croix since 1977, and we love helping you explore by bike!
Gecko’s ATV tours last approximately 1-1/2 hours and covers 13.5 miles of terrain. It begins by riding west along the coast before heading into the
high country to an overlook that gives you fantastic views of the north shore. As you continue, you make your way to the top of Mt. Stewart where
you’ll see panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and visit plantation ruins from the early 1800s. From there, you descend through the subtropical
forest before ending at Rainbow Beach.
Sail, snorkel and relax with Captain Mike aboard the Jolly Roger, a 42’ Catamaran. Sail to Buck Island on half or full day trips and experience the
underwater snorkeling trail, beautiful reefs and turtle beach. Snorkel gear and instructions included. Enjoy the beauty of St. Croix from the water
with nightly sunset sails. All trips depart from the boardwalk in downtown Christiansted.
Kindred Spirit is a beautiful 45’ catamaran offering crewed charters for up to six people out of Christiansted harbor, St. Croix. We offer overnight
guests three queen staterooms with in-suite head and shower. Full-Day, Half-Day and Sunset Sails are available, as well as Island Getaways to the
BVIs or weekly charters. Call to book your island sailing adventure today!
www.nps.gov/SAFI
Tue, Wed, and Thurs,
9 am to 4 pm
open: Nov 12 June 30
Admission is
$3.00 per person,
Senior Citizens
are admitted free
with the Golden
Age Pass.
340-626-1877
www.worldoceanschool.org
[email protected]
Daily 4 pm to 6:30 pm
Nov to May
$41-60
Join us for a 2.5-hour sunset sail from Gallows Bay aboard the National Historic Landmark schooner, Roseway, the educational platform for the World
Ocean School. Sit back and enjoy St. Croix’s beautiful coastline or jump in to help us raise sails and take the helm! All revenue goes to support the ongoing educational programs of the World Ocean School. Beer, rum punch, soda, water and snacks are available on board for purchase.
Sea Thru Kayaks VI
71 Estate Tipperary
340-244-8696
www.seathrukayaksvi.com
[email protected]
Mon - Sat
8 am to 8:30 pm
No
$41-60
Incredible clear kayaks that allow you to see 70 feet below the surface. We offer island-wide day trips and the ultimate bioluminescence night
excursion in our 2-person kayaks. Family-owned local business.
Sea Hunter Fishing Charters
P.O. Box 5845
340-277-1751
340-690-8322
www.seahunterfishingcharters.com
[email protected]
365 days a year / 24 hours
a day
No
$81+
It’s time to catch that big fish on your next vacation! Join Capt. Fess or Capt. Paul on one of their two deep sea fishing boats. “The Sea Hunter,
a 55’ Hatteras or The Stress Buster, a 42’ Post are fully equipped with all you need to make this a fishing trip to remember.”
SNUBA of St. Croix
P.O. Box 24713
340-226-3468
www.snubastcroix.com
[email protected]
Every day,
weather permitting
9 am to 3 pm
YEAR ROUND
$81+
Want to experience the world’s underwater beauty in St. Croix in the safest way possible? Welcome to the world of Snuba! Our professional and
friendly guides will show you the St. Croix underworld up close and personal without having to surface for air. Trips available from the beach or from
our boat. Visit our website for details. Go beyond snorkeling.
St. Croix East End Marine Park
5005 Estate End Marine Park
340-718-3367
www.stxeastendmarinepark.org
Office Hours: Mon - Fri
8 am to 5 pm
No
FREE
The St. Croix East End Marine Park (STXEEMP), managed by DPNR-CZM, is the U.S. Virgin Islands’ first territorial marine park. Spend a day
relaxing on the beach, explore pre-Colombian archeological sites, snorkel our coral reefs and kayak through mangroves. Experience and learn about
our island’s culture, heritage and natural resources at the St. Croix East End Marine Park.
St. Croix Deep Blue Fishing Charters
4005 Mary’s Fancy
340-626-0060
www.stxdeepbluecharters.com
[email protected]
7 days a week
8 am to 5 pm
No
$81+
For charter is a 45’ hatteras sport fishing boat for deep sea fishing and overnight charters to the neighboring islands of St. John and Culebra. The boat,
which can accommodate six, includes two bedrooms, two baths, a large kitchen and living room area with entertainment center. Fully air-conditioned.
St. Croix Hiking Association
P.O. Box 5060
Kingshill, St. Croix, 00851-5060
340-772-2073
340-643-3179
www.stcroixhiking.com
[email protected]
Hikes usually on weekends. Reservation only.
Visit website for hours of
tours
No
$20-40
Salt River Bay National Historical
Park and Ecological Preserve
2100 Church Street, #100
Christiansted, VI 00820-4611
340-773-1460
Schooner Roseway
Port Authority Dock
Gallows Bay
40
340-719-1791
340-718-4551
St. Croix Hiking Association is dedicated to educating the local community and visitors alike. Learn about St. Croix’s rich culture, history, medical
uses of local plants and marine resources. We hike from tough areas to coastal environments with visits to historical sites. Experience the beauty of
the island with the St. Croix Hiking Association!
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ATTRACTIONS
Attraction
Name and Address
Phone #
Toll Free
Fax #
St. George Village Botanical Gardens
127 Estate St. George
340-692-2874
340-692-6154
Sweeny’s St. Croix Safari Tours
P.O. Box 24058
Gallows Bay, St. Croix, VI 00824
Tan Tan Tours
31 Queen Cross Street
St. CROIX
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Website
Email
Hours of
Operation
Operation
Seasonal
Rates
Description
www.sgvbg.org
[email protected]
Every day, except
Christmas/ 9 am to 5 pm
No
<$20
St. George Village Botanical Gardens is located on a 16 acre site just off the Queen Mary Highway. The botanical collections, including over 1,500
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 St. Croix’s botanical, historical and cultural heritage.
340-773-6700
340-773-9561
[email protected]
7 days a week
No
$41-60
340-773-7041
340-473-6446
www.stxtantantours.com
[email protected]
8 am to 5 pm
No
8 hrs, $140pp
4 hrs, $100pp
Terroro II Buck Island Charters
“H” Dock Green Cay Marina
340-718-3161
www.gotostcroix.com/heinz
[email protected]
Teres Veho Stand Up
Paddle Adventures
Frederiksted Beach,
340-277-0682
Veronica M. Gordon
St. Croix’s Bush Lady
c/o CHANT, 210 Strand Street, Suite 5,
Frederiksted, St. Croix 00840
340-719-5455
340-692-0863
877-242-6884
Virgin Islands Outfitters
P.O. Box 1506,
340-244-4232
Virgin Kayak Tours
P.O. Box 4696
Kingshill VI 00851
340-718-0071
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340-718-4041
7 am to 7 pm
340-718-0071
Eastern & Western Scenic Tour - Full day (8 hours) tours are $140 per person with lunch. Western Scenic Tour, tide pool only - 1/2 day (4 hours) are
$100 per person. A minimum of 4 per tour.
Welcome aboard the only Buck Island Charter that gets you there with sail power only. Captain Heinz has truly been going green since 1968. You’ll
enjoy smooth sailing aboard the Terroro II and Dragonfly with Captain Heinz or Captain Carl at the helm. Walk Buck Island’s pristine white sand
beach, hike to the top for incredible views and then enjoy the world-renowned underwater snorkel trail that Buck Island National Monument is
famous for! Either Trimaran is perfect for large or small private parties. Terroro can accommodate up to 23 guests, while Dragonfly hosts a more
intimate sail with up to 6 guests.
No
www.standuppaddleconnection.com
[email protected]
340-719-5483
A destination management company offering rep service, transfers and sightseeing tours.
Learn the basic skills and techniques of stand up paddle boarding. Stand up paddle boarding offers intense cardio-core workouts, safari tours
through our magical mangroves, a kids camp and full moon paddle parties.
Veronica M. Gordon is a seventh generation native traditional Bush Doctor (Herbalist). Medicinal Bush Tours are conducted as listed — in your yard,
or while strolling through St. George Village Botanical Garden. She also offers hands-on workshops, classes, lectures and field trips. Some of her
specialty tours include: Big Tree Tour - Touring the big trees of the West End of St. Croix; Caledonia Natural Park Tour - Subtropical rain forest, fresh
running water year round and exotic birds rarely seen outside the park; Orange Grove Gut Tour - A physically challenging hike along the banks of
this waterway that once supplied fresh water to the town of Frederiksted; and Little LaGrange/LaGrange Sugar Factories Tours. Other tours are also
available.
www.chantvi.org
[email protected]
Mon - Fri
9 am to 6 pm
office/tours as scheduled
No
$41-60
www.virginislandsoutfitters.com
[email protected]
365 days a year
6 am to 6 pm
No
$81+
Deep sea fishing with Captain Harold Price for marlin, tuna, wahoo, dolphin (mahi-mahi), sail fish and swordfish, aboard an air-conditioned custom
40’ Viking. Capt. Price has 25+ years of sport fishing experience, with 15 years of those years being on St. Croix.
www.virginkayaktours.com
[email protected]
7 days a week
by reservation
No
$41-60
Virgin Kayak Tours offer unique, custom ecological and historical tours on St. Croix. There are day and night tours, from beautiful lagoons to hidden
reefs. Hobie Mirage kayaks allow us to go further, faster...so even on windy days your tour is a breeze! We pride ourselves on giving you the best
experience possible, and we want to be the highlight of your vacation! Voted best kayak tour in the V.I. 2009-2010.
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ATTRACTIONS
Attraction
Name and Address
Annaberg Sugar Plantation Ruins
1300 Cruz Bay Creek
St. John, VI 00830
Phone #
Toll Free
340-776-6201
x238
St. JOHN
Fax #
Website
Email
Hours of
Operation
Operation
Seasonal
340-693-8831
www.nps.gov/viis/index.htm
Daily
www.carolinacorral.vi.com
[email protected]
Mon - Sat
Two scheduled trail rides
a day with reservations
requested.
$61 - $80
www.virginislandspubliclibraries.org
Mon - Fri
9 am to 5 pm
Free
Housing a collection of historic photographs, rare documents and other artifacts, this museum is located in a restored plantation estate home.
Daily
Free
Frederiksvaern, also known as Fort Frederik, is located at Fortsberg, a peninsula in Coral Bay that separates Coral Harbor from Hurricane Hole. It
was the site of one of the most successful slave rebellions in the Caribbean, which took place in 1733. For permission to visit the fort, contact
Fred or Faye Samuels at Fred’s Bar and Restaurant in Cruz Bay.
Rates
Description
Part of the island’s National Park, visitors can travel back in time to 1780 when sugar, molasses and rum were produced at this very plantation.
Meander among the ruins of the old windmill or catch a cultural demonstration.
Carolina Corral
16133 Spring Garden
St. John, VI 00830
340-693-5778
Elaine Ione Sprauve Library
Box 30, Enighed Estate
Cruz Bay
St. John, VI 00831
340-776-6359
Fortsberg Ruins
Coral Bay
St. John, VI
340-776-6363
Low Key Watersports
Wharfside Village 4A, Cruz Bay
St. John, VI 00831
340-693-8999
800-835-7718
www.divelowkey.com
[email protected]
Mon - Sun,
8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Maho Bay Camps Glass Studio
P.O. Box 310, Cruz Bay
St. John, VI 00830
340-776-6226
800-392-9004
http://www.maho.org
[email protected]
Tue - Sat,
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Free
Demonstrations
Maho Bay Camps continues free glass-making demonstrations using recycled materials. At the resort’s Glass Studio, the staff and various guest
glass artists create custom glass pieces from recycled glass bottles by glass blowing, casting glass and flame working. Beautiful pieces are
available at the Maho Bay Camps store at very reasonable prices for guests and visitors.
Reef Bay Trail & Petroglyphs
1300 Cruz Bay Creek
St. John, VI 00830
340-776-6201
x238
Daily 8 am to 8 pm
Free - $21
(cash only)
The 2.2-mile trail descends through a moist and dry forest to the visible remains of four sugar estates and petroglyphs carved by pre-Columbian
Indians. Take a self-guided hike or join a park ranger on a guided hike. The V.I. National Park provides transportation from Cruz Bay to the head
of the trail. At the end of the trail you will be met by a boat that will take you back to Cruz Bay.
Salt Pond Bay
Coral Bay
St. John, VI
340-776-6201
Trunk Bay Underwater Trail
1300 Cruz Bay Creek
St. John, VI 00830
340-776-6201
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Virgin Islands Ecotours
VI National Park at Caneel Bay
St. John, VI 00831
V.I. Snuba Excursions
Coki Beach, St. Thomas & Trunk Bay,
St. John, VI 00831
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340-776-6901
340-775-9592
Open year round
$95 per 2-tank
Join us for our daily scuba diving or snorkeling tours and discover why St. John is more fun under the water. PADI dive courses are offered daily, as
dive, includes gear well as weekly night dives and wreck trips. We also offer above water activities, including power boat rentals, kayaking, dinghy rentals, day sails,
for certified divers Baths and BVI trips, Hobie cats rentals and more.
Free
340-775-9592
340-779-2155
877-845-2925
340-779-6121
www.viecotours.com
[email protected]
340-693-8063
888-294-1083
340-779-4519
www.visnuba.com
[email protected]
We offer horseback trail rides through the scenic hills of Coral Bay St. John. We have a one-hour easy ride for beginners in the morning and a more
challenging ride in the afternoon that goes higher into the hills with close-up views of the British Virgins. The corral began in 1993 with two tamed
wild donkeys and is now mostly comprised of rescued island horses.
Salt Pond Bay is protected from trade winds and features calm waters with good snorkeling, as well as two hiking trailheads.
Adults: $4,
Children under
12 are Free.
Part of the Virgin Islands National Park, the Underwater Trail is a snorkeling trail with 15 underwater plaques identifying the corals and fish that
inhabit the bay. Snorkeling equipment is available for rent and beach facilities include restrooms, showers, a snack bar and picnic tables.
Daily 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
$69 - $89
Virgin Islands Ecotours is the only company in the beautiful U.S. Virgin Islands offering exciting kayak, hike and snorkeling tours in three unique
locations! Explore the Mangrove Lagoon in St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands National Park at Caneel Bay in St. John, or our newest adventure to
historic Hassel Island! Our award-winning tours combine kayaking, snorkeling and education in a captivating experience, which exhibits the
best in eco-tourism.
Mon - Sat,
Reservations Required
$70 - $74
Explore the beauty of the undersea world in the safest and easiest way possible with V.I. Snuba Excursions. No experience needed. Our over
20 years of Snuba experience will make your Snuba adventure a memorable experience. Often stated as, “The highlight of my vacation.”
Daily 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
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ATTRACTIONS
Attraction
Name and Address
Phone #
Toll Free
Fax #
St. THOMAS
Website
Email
Hours of
Operation
Operation
Seasonal
Rates
Description
www.visportfish.com
[email protected]
7 days a week
No
$81+
St. Thomas is renowned for its outstanding fishing waters; so let Captain Red show you the hot spots for blue marlin, white marlin, tuna, wahoo and
dolphin. Whether you’re a novice or a proficient angler, Captain Red’s over 40 years of experience will make your sportfishing adventure on Abigail III
truly memorable.
No
<$20-$81+
The Adventure Center Tour Desk/Concierge is your one stop to enjoy the best restaurants, tours and excursions under the sun! Count on our
experience to help you make arrangements for the most reputable and exciting recreational opportunities on land, in the air, and on and under the water!
$20-81 and up
Aqua Action is a PADI 5-Star Dive Center on beautiful St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands! Our focus is on custom-tailored SCUBA and snorkeling
trips, individual training and small, fun groups of people!
Abigail III
Sapphire Beach Resort & Marina
340-775-6024
Adventure Center
P.O. Box 11480
340-774-2992
866-TOURS-VI
340-774-3732
www.adventurecenters.net
[email protected]
7 am to 8 pm daily
365 days
Aqua Action Dive Center
6501 Red Hook Plaza #80
Secret Harbour Beach Resort
340-775-6285
888-775-6285
888-775-6285
340-775-6285
www.aadivers.com
[email protected]
Mon - Sat
from 8 am to 6 pm,
Sunday 9 am to 4 pm
Bali Bound, Inc.
6501 Red Hook Plaza, Suite 201
340-775-2584
340-779-2371
www.daydreamervi.com
[email protected]
Office 9 am to 7 pm
7 days a week
No
$75+
We are a charter boat company based at the Sugar Bay Resort, operating day sails on catamarans, Daydreamer and Coconut. We offer full day local
sails, full day BVI sails, 1/2 day sails, Sunday brunches and cocktail cruises.
Black Pearl Sportfishing Charters
American Yacht Harbor
St. Thomas, VI
340-775-9982
340-775-1478
www.blackpearlsportfishing.com
[email protected]
7 am to 8 pm
No
$750+
Black Pearl Sportfishing is one of the top three charter fishing boats in the USVI. She is a stable 38’ Bertram Sportfisher with tournament tackle and
fighting chair. Black Pearl has won numerous tournaments and awards, she also brings to you an award-winning crew that has been fishing the local
waters for over 25 years. Fishing is our thing, customer satisfaction is our game. Tight lines!!
Bluefin II Sportfishing
340-775-6691
www.bluefin2.com
[email protected]
4 or 6 hour trips
full day or marlin trip
No
$700 to $1500
(Boat Rate)
Custom built 44’ Sportfisherman with wide beam cockpit with 3 fighting chairs, open cabin and large covered flybridge. We offer chartered day trips
with Captain and Mate, up to 6 people, supplying all bait, tackle, coolers with ice for lunches, soda, beer and bottled water provided. Over 30 years
experience fishing the VI waters.
Bounty II Charters
340-775-7467
www.sailwithcaptainmax.com
[email protected]
7 days a week
9 am to 4 pm
No
$90-$140
Day sail on our 40’ boat to the National Park of St. John and enjoy snorkeling, swimming, eating, drinking and lots of laughter. Just bring along a towel
and sunblock - everything else is on board for you.
BOSS Underwater Adventure
8168 Crown Bay Marina PMB 154
Suite 310
340-777-3549
340-714-9008
www.bossusvi.com
[email protected]
When cruise ships
are in port
$81+
Experience the ultimate thrill of your life with your own personal underwater motor scooter! The BOSS will allow you to view the marvels of the sea
with no diving experience necessary. Explore the brilliant undersea world where you will enjoy a guided tour of the stunning colorful fish and
tropical reefs of the Caribbean.
Breakaway Charters
340-775-1171
800-808-7604
340-774-5825
800-808-0912
www.visitbreakaway.com
[email protected]
7 days a week
7 am to 4:30 pm
No
$1000+
We are one of St. Thomas’ premier charter companies offering boating tours to the British Virgin Islands. Our BVI trip includes stops at 4 different
islands throughout the day, including stops at the Baths of Virgin Gorda and the Soggy Dollar Bar of Jost Van Dyke.
340-775-9068
www.butterflygardenvi.com
[email protected]
Butterfly Garden is open
daily from 8:30 am to 4 pm
(Last tour at 3:30 pm)
Please call to
confirm summer
schedule (May to
October) which
may vary.
<$20
Please call to
confirm summer
schedule (May to
October) which
may vary.
$19+
No
$600-$1400
Butterfly Garden
9016 Havensight Mall
Cruise Ship Dock
340-715-3366
Coral World Ocean Park
340-775-1555
888-695-2072
340-775-9068
www.coralworldvi.com
[email protected]
Double Header Sportfishing
340-777-7317
340-777-7317
www.doubleheadersportfishing.net
[email protected]
Drive the Virgins
Self-Guided CD Tour
6501 Red Hook Plaza, #90
www.drivethevirgins.com
[email protected]
340-643-1497
Coral World is open daily
from 9 am to 4 pm. The
ticket booth closes at 3 pm
7 days/wk, trip hours vary
Gift Shop 9 am to 7 pm
Mon – Thurs, 9 to 4;
Fri 9 to 3; some Sundays
in ‘season’: 10 to 1.
Call ahead.Services: Fri at
6:30 pm; Sat at 10:30 am
No
$20/4 ppl
No
Free
Take a tour through a tropical garden wonderland where hundreds of beautiful butterflies from around the world fly freely all around you. Admission
includes 20-minute guided tour. Wear bright colors to attract the butterflies to you! Enjoy one of four colorful and entertaining daily bird shows –
have your picture taken with a parrot.
Spend the day at Coral World Ocean Park, voted “Best Tourist Attraction & Eco Tourism Activity” by the V.I. Daily News. Explore five acres with
exotic aquariums, the Undersea Observatory, outdoor pools, aviary and nature trails. Additional activities feature the Sea Trek helmet dive, SNUBA
dive, Sea Lion Swim and Encounter Programs, a semi-submarine, and the Shark and Turtle Encounter Programs.
A fleet of three boats can take you on a fishing adventure inshore or offshore. Half, 3/4, or full day charters available. Specializing in live baiting,
which increases the catch ratio over just trolling alone. Winners of various tournaments and voted “Best Sport Fishing” company by V.I. Daily News
for 2010, 2009 and 2007.
Drive the Virgins CD Tour is an audio tour. People who have their own car can freely listen to precise directions and narrative with no visual
distractions. As one takes in the beauty of our islands, they can learn about our rich history and culture that makes us unique. Drive the
Virgins is intended for the visitor who has one day to see a lot, or many days to do segments of the CD tour. It is for people on a budget and
for people who not only want privacy, but who want the opportunity to see a lot of what St. Thomas has to offer. This CD features 22 attractions
with an 80% discount over public taxi tours.
The Hebrew Congregation
of St. Thomas
16 A+B Crystal Gade
340-774-4312
340-774-3249
www.synagogue.vi
[email protected]
High Adventure Inc. (Fury Charters)
340-643-7733
340-715-0215
www.usvisailing.com
[email protected]
7 days, 24 hours
No
$75 pp and $50
for kids 12 and
under
Mahogany Run Golf Course
P.O. Box 7517
340-777-6006
800-253-7103
340-777-6280
www.mahoganyrungolf.com
[email protected]
7 days a week
7 am to 5 pm
No
$81+
The George and Tom Fazio designed course offers 18 challenging holes culminating in the spectacular “Devil’s Triangle,” the world-renowned
signature holes on the Atlantic Ocean. The pro shop is fully stocked with equipment, accessories and rentals.
Marlin Prince Sportfishing
6100 Red Hook Quarters
American Yacht Harbor, Suite 2
340-693-5929
340-774-8958
www.marlinprince.com
[email protected]
Mon - Sun, Office
7:30 am to 8:00 pm
No
$81+
Fish like the pros do! Experience tournament grade inshore and offshore deep sea fishing aboard the fast and clean, 45’ Viking “Marlin Prince.”
Since 1994 we have offered our guests, beginner to expert, a first class experience using the very best equipment. Barracuda, mahi-mahi, wahoo,
blue and white marlin. “Tight lines!”
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Built in 1796 by Sephardic Jews, the St. Thomas Synagogue is an architectural gem situated in the heart of Charlotte Amalie and one of the oldest
synagogues in the Western Hemisphere. It is renowned for its sand floors and original benches built by shipwrights from locally grown mahogany.
It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997.
Fury Charters is a day sail charter boat that departs from Yacht Haven Grande Marina and the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef Hotel. Our half-day “Swim
with the Turtles” excursion includes all snorkel gear, beverages, snacks and an awesome sail out to the beautiful National Wildlife Marine Refuge at
Buck Island. Fury also offers nightly sunset sails thru the harbor and around Water Island and includes a variety of appetizers, full open bar and the
best sunset in the Caribbean! Private excursions are available for up to 24 guests. Ask about our special promotions.
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ATTRACTIONS
Attraction
Name and Address
St. THOMAS
(Continued)
Phone #
Toll Free
Fax #
Website
Email
Hours of
Operation
Operation
Seasonal
Rates
New Horizons Charters
340-775-1171
800-808-7604
340-774-5825
800-808-0912
www.newhorizons.daysails.com
[email protected]
7 days a week
7 am to 8 pm (Tue - Fri)
7 am to 4:30 pm (Sat-Mon)
No
$81+
We are one of the premier charter companies in St. Thomas, offering guests boating tours to the British Virgin Islands. Our tours include a BVI trip
that stops at four different islands throughout the day — the most notable stop being the Baths of Virgin Gorda, a full day snorkel tour that stops
at two of the best snorkel spots in the USVI and an amazing dinner cruise that gives the guests the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Caribbean
sunset from the water.
Nightwind Yacht Charters, Inc.
340-775-7017
340-775-7017
www.stjohndaysail.com
[email protected]
Daily 9 am to 4 pm
No
$81+
Yacht Nightwind is a 57’ custom-built yawl located at Sapphire Marina for easy dockside boarding. We sail to St. John and to the other surrounding
islands, with two snorkel stops, continental breakfast, snacks, lunch, dessert and an open bar provided, along with snorkel gear for all. Perfect for
your small groups. Nightwind is US Coast Guard licensed and inspected for up to 18 guests.
Peanut Gallery Sportfishing
8168 Crown Bay Marina, Suite 310
340-642-7423
www.fishingstthomas.com
[email protected]
7 days a week
7 am to 10 pm
No
$81+
With over 25 years experience of fishing in Virgin Island waters, Captain David Pearsall of Peanut Gallery Sportfishing is enthusiastic about fishing
and helping you have a great time. Our 26’ Prowler Custom Cat is designed for tour comfort and enjoyment. Light tackle inshore and deep sea
sportfishing is available. Inquire about snorkeling. For more information contact Peanut Gallery today!
Rumbaba Charters
6100 Red Hook #2
340-777-2155
www.rumbabacharters.com
[email protected]
7 days a week
9 am to 3 pm
$81+
The finest day sail in the Caribbean. We sail to remote locations away from the crowds. Our lunch is unmatched with an appetizer plater and
choice of grilled entrees (ahi tuna, mahi mahi, filet mignon or chicken breast), open bar with signature cocktails, soft drinks, beers and water.
Great snorkeling with quality gear provided. Call Captain Bobby for the best day ever!
St. Thomas Skyride, Paradise Pont
9617 Estate Thomas
340-779-2625
340-779-2023
www.ridetheview.com
[email protected]
Sun – Sat
9 am to 10 pm
No
$21-40
Tillett Gardens
4126 Anna’s Retreat
340-775-1405
340-775-1405
www.tillettgardens.com
[email protected]
Mon – Sat
10 am to 5 pm
No
Prices Vary
7 days a week by
reservation via website
or direct phone
We’re now celebrating carnival every day!!!! Experience our new daily carnival show, including Steel Pan, Mocko Jumbies, Limbo Dancers and Fire
Shows. With extended hours from 9 am to 10 pm, you can relax, enjoy our breathtaking views, enjoy cold drinks, a new Caribbean cuisine and just
have fun!!! Children of all ages will be thrilled on our Carnival Rides, including Ferris Wheel and SkyJump.
A peaceful oasis that has become a marketplace for local art and crafts featuring permanent shops producing silk screened fabrics, raku pottery,
jewelry, candles, herbs, local crafts and an art gallery filled with the famous Tillett prints and maps, as well as water colors, oils and acrylics by local
and Caribbean artists.
$61-80
Snuba bridges the gap between snorkeling and SCUBA diving. V.I. Snuba Excursions is part of a world-wide Snuba organization and is currently
the oldest Snuba operator. We are proud to state that we have been in continuous business in the Virgin Islands for 22 years, and we have taken
out tens of thousands of happy customers. Many times I describe to people I meet on the beach “Snuba is scuba diving with training wheels.”
Many people state after the adventure “This was the highlight of my vacation.”
$61-80
Voted Best Tourist Activity by the V.I. Daily News in 2010, Virgin Islands Ecotours offers kayak, hike and snorkel eco-adventures in St. Thomas’
Mangrove Lagoon, on the North Shore of St. John inside the VI National Park at Caneel Bay, and also to historic Hassel Island, also part of the VI
National Park, departing from Frenchtown in Charlotte Amalie’s harbour.
No
$61-80
Board the Bike Boat at the cruise ship pier for a brief, narrated ride through the harbor of Charlotte Amalie. Upon arrival on Water Island, you are
transported to the highest point where you receive your bike, helmet, water and a brief orientation. Visit a World War II fortification, then set off on
the ride starting with a downhill stretch, followed by rolling dirt and paved roads. You pass the sire of the Sugar Bird Hotel, the inspiration for
Herman Work’s novel “Don’t Stop the Carnival,” another World War II bunker, and the remains of a sugar plantation.
Mon - Sat
9 am to 4 pm
No
$65pp
Enjoy the islands as an artist in this two-hour class by the beach. You need only to bring your desire to be creative and have fun. The class is geared
for all levels of talent, and no experience is necessary. You will come away with your own painting and unique memories of your stay.
7 days a week
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Sails offered
October through
June
$81+
VI Snuba Excursions
P.O. Box 831
St. John, VI 00831
340-693-8063
340-779-4519
www.visnuba.com
[email protected]
Virgin Islands Ecotours
1.) St. Thomas, Mangrove Lagoon
2.) Historic Hassel Island
340-779-2155
877-VI-KAYAK
340-779-6121
www.viecotours.com
[email protected]
7 days a week
9 am to 5 pm
Water Island Adventures
Bike & Beach Tour
8168 Crown Bay Marina, Suite 310
340-714-2186
340-775-5770
340-774-9338
www.waterislandadventures.com
[email protected]/
[email protected]
According to ships’
schedules, departures at
9:30 am and/or 1:30 pm
Watercolor Classes with Lucinda
#1 Norre Gade, Charlotte Amalie
340-514-2432
www.artbylucinda.com
[email protected]
Winifred Charters
340-513-2690
www.sailwinifred.com
[email protected]
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Description
No
Winifred sails from St. Thomas to St. John National Park or surrounding cays. You will have plenty of time for snorkeling, swimming and relaxing
aboard. We often see turtles, rays and many colorful reef fish! Lunch and beverages are included. We can customize the day just for you. We offer
expert instruction if you are new to snorkeling.
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Mafolie Hotel
The Bellavista
Bed & Breakfast
Crystal Cove Villas
Hotel
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Campground, Inc.
Windward Passage
& Marina
Westin St. John
Resort
Concordia Eco-Tents
Beach Resort
The Green Iguana Hotel
Frenchman‛s Reef
& Morningstar Marriott
Beach Resort
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