What to do and see in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands: The Best Tours

March 14, 2022 Christa Meece

Isn’t it romantic? The Caribbean island of St. Croix is practically the backdrop of a Hollywood love story. White sand beaches and lush rainforests set the scene for tropical bliss. Take in the historic small town charm of Christiansted and Frederiksted, sip your way through a spirited tour of the Cruzan Rum Distillery or explore the ruins of a sugar plantation. And the diving…oh, the diving. Think shipwrecks, think vibrant ocean life, think endless underwater possibilities.
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1. St Croix Island Tour

St. Croix, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Stthomastour.com
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Visit to the rain forest and Cruzan Rum Factory (temporarily closed due to Covid), sightseeing at historical Columbus Landing Site at Salt River Point, wander around the largest town in St. Croix to enjoy shopping and a taste of their local cuisines or take a plunge into the beautiful water of the Rainbow Beach. Have a great time with your family or friends in this beautiful town filled with remarkable quality architecture, with cobblestone walkways shaded by large arched galleries. The once prestigious residences and mercantile shops of the wealthy Danes, today forms the shopping and restaurant district.This tour is perfect for you to enjoy an island tour, shopping and/or the beach all in one day. If you wish to extend your time at the beach, you will need to speak to your driver with extra fee.

Inclusions: Hotel/Cruise Port pickup and drop-off., Local driver/guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal Expenses,, Taxes, Service and Admission Fees beyond the itinerary., Towels and swimming gears rental., $8 entrance fee to the Cruzan Rhum factory, Lunch

Reviewed By NinaGrand4

I enjoyed my tour and the guide was informative and funny. I like that they gave us time to sightsee and take pictures along the way. Plus giving us time to relax on the beach as well.

2. St Thomas Full-Day Boat Rental 37' Intrepid Powerboat

Sonic Charters St Thomas, Compass Point Marina Slip #27, 6300 Estate, Frydenhoj, St. Thomas 00802, USVI Sonic Charters
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Sonic Charters is able to accommodate groups up to 12 passengers on our top of the line power boats. We have five great powerboats to choose from, ranging from 32' center console boats, up to 60' luxury yachts. We have something for everyone. Our trips include: • One of our fabulous captains, whose bios you can see listed on our Captain’s page. Your captain will be your private guide for a fun-filled day on the water. All of our captains are Coast Guard certified and incredibly knowledgeable about our waters. Please allow them to help you customize your day to ensure it’s the best day of your vacation! • Top of the line snorkel gear for all guests- and we have kids sizes too! • State of the art JL Audio sound system with iPod hookup so you can blast your tunes. • Cooler of ice & water.

Inclusions: Rental with Captain, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Bottled water

Exclusions: Customs Fees, Gratuity

Reviewed By MsNottie

What a great day! Capt Nate and Weezy were awesome. They knew the best snorkeling spots I’ve ever seen and we have been going to USVI for 20 years. So many turtles and lots of incredible fish. The boat is very comfortable and offered plenty of shade from the hot sun. Delightful! We’ll be back!

3. Full-Day Luxury Boat Rental in St. Thomas and St. John Island

Red Hook, St Thomas 00802, USVI Sonic Charters
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Hop aboard the only boat of its kind for day charter in the US Virgin Islands. With seating up to 18 (but group size capped at 12 to ensure maximum comfort), Enchantment is perfect for groups of all sizes, whether a family outing or for a group of 2 on their honeymoon. Each charter comes with a captain who will also serve as your personal guide for the day and a mate, who will assist with serving your favorite cocktail and providing a variety of snacks throughout the day. A trip aboard Enchantment will be a memory to cherish forever, with a large sunpad on both fore and aft decks and plenty of space below should one want to take a break from the sun. Let us customize a perfect day for you and your group and help craft the "best day of your vacation".

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Alcoholic Beverages, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Breakfast, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Customs Fees, Gratuities, Fuel surcharge

Reviewed By MsNottie

What a great day! Capt Nate and Weezy were awesome. They knew the best snorkeling spots I’ve ever seen and we have been going to USVI for 20 years. So many turtles and lots of incredible fish. The boat is very comfortable and offered plenty of shade from the hot sun. Delightful! We’ll be back!

4. Sonic Charters- Full Day Boat Charter - 32' Intrepid Powerboat

Red Hook, St Thomas 00802, USVI Sonic Charters
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Sonic Charters is able to accommodate groups up to 9 passengers on our top of the line power boats. Our trips include: • One of our fabulous captains, whose bios you can see listed on our Captain’s page. Your captain will be your private guide for a fun-filled day on the water. All of our captains are Coast Guard certified and incredibly knowledgeable about our waters. Please allow them to help you customize your day to ensure it’s the best day of your vacation! • Top of the line snorkel gear for all guests- and we have kids sizes too! • State of the art JL Audio sound system with iPod hookup so you can blast your tunes. • Cooler of ice & water. ***Prices do not include fuel, captain’s gratuity or customs fees if you’re traveling to the British Virgin Islands. Please remember to tip your captains: island-norm is 15-20% of the cost of your boat trip.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary

Exclusions: Prices do not include fuel, captain’s gratuity or customs fees if you’re traveling to the British Virgin Islands. Please remember to tip your captains: island-norm is 15-20% of the cost of your boat trip., All passengers entering the British Virgin Islands are required to pay a $65 customs fee and it must be paid in cash. This is collected upon boarding the boat, so please make sure to remember this. If you are travelling to the British Virgin Islands National Park (The Indians, Caves, The Baths), there is an additional $6/pp charge.

Reviewed By Global435413

I do not write many reviews, but these ladies and gents went above and beyond creating one of the best memories for our family! From the day I called Carrie to reserve, I could tell we were going to have a blast. Even with restraints created by the pandemic and limits on where they could take us, Captain Nate and Alicia were the absolute BEST and took us to some of the most remote places to snorkel, float, and simply watch our teenagers flying off the back of the boat several times in a row. Captain Nate took on some of the rougher waters like a champ, to get as to these remote spots, we couldn't even tell. Ride was smooth as silk...They greeted us with fruit plates, delicious breakfast treats, snacks throughout the day and had every single request we made ie Root Beer for my nephew and lemonade for my son and niece available to us on the boat. Just bring yourselves because they had warm beach towels always folded and ready for you when you got out of the water and snorkeling gear and floats when you jumped in. Alicia even jumped in and showed us/interacted with the water life. Service was Top Shelf! We will be back, same boat, same captain and crew next year. An absolute must if you are down in St Thomas! Thank you Sonic!

5. Taste of Twin City Food Tour

Singhs Fast Food, United States, 23 King St, Christiansted, St Croix 00820, USVI Virgin Islands Food Tours
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Enjoy 6 exclusive tastings of authentic local cuisine and learn why St Croix is known as the culinary gateway to the Caribbean! This guided food tasting and cultural walking tour in historic downtown Christiansted offers enough food to be a satisfying lunch that will not leave you hungry. Locally owned and operated restaurants, specialty food shops, the best rum in the Caribbean and 100+ year old-fashioned ice cream recipes are just a few of the highlights included on this 3-hour mouthwatering foodie experience.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Lunch, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 340charismar

After such a long day, it was a well needed way to disconnect from what was and enjoy the what is. From the friendly and professional greeting to the conversation along the way; it was a great experience that included some delightful tastings of spirits, locally made. I would definitely do it again.

6. Private Day Sail aboard 57 foot luxury Catamaran Quest

Christiansted Boardwalk, 81 Queen Cross St, Christiansted, St Croix 00820, USVI QUEST
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**NOTE - Book direct for current pricing offers** Luxury day sailing charters start at $1500 for up to 6 guests Truly the best way to spend a day in St. Croix. A day sailing aboard Quest is a day of fun, sun, sand, wind, and sea. Quest is offered as a PRIVATE day sail - so no crowd of strangers on your day, just your family & friends, the sun & sea. Relax and enjoy St. Croix from the seaside with its beautiful coastline and beaches. Sip tropical rum punch and dine on a fresh local feast prepared by your private chef. We take care of EVERYTHING and spoil you rotten while you're aboard. Lounge about in beanbags or a hammock on our extra large bow nets with a cold beverage in hand. Paddle around on one of our kayaks or SUPs then jump in and catch some sun with one of our many floats. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding & exploring the crystal blue Caribbean. The journey IS the destination! It's your day... let's make it one you'll never forget.

Inclusions: We use only the freshest ingredients to create a meal rich with the true flavors of Grenada. Enjoy local fruits and vegetables, farm raised chicken, fresh herbs and spices., Soda/Pop, Homemade tropical punch made from local Cruzan rum or Mutiny Island Vodka and plenty of cold beer, feel free to let us know your favorite, Use of Snorkelling equipment, 2 single kayaks and 2 stand up paddle boards, floating mats, mesh float seats, flamingo float, life vests and noodles, Customize your day sail options call us

Exclusions: Tip is not included. A standard tip to the crew for excellent service is typically 15-20%

Reviewed By mld62287

My husband and I did a private day sail on Catamaran Quest! We had a wonderful time and Nikki and Chris were such gracious hosts!! They listened to what we wanted to do and really took care of us. They were also a pleasure to talk to! I would 100% recommend this if you’re planning a trip to Grenada! Also, Nikki made us the most delicious lunch while we were on the catamaran along with a lovely fruit platter and many different types of drinks. We also got to see and snorkel in many beautiful sights Thank you for a wonderful sail Nikki and a Chris and it was a pleasure to meet you both! Your kindness and love of what you do truly showed!! :) -Melissa & Joel

7. St Croix Private Airport Pick Up

Saint Croix, St Croix, USVI Stthomastour.com
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Our prebooked airport pick-up ensures you have ground transportation upon your arrival in St. Croix, which gets you faster to your destination. Private Taxi pick- up is from Henry E. Rohlsen Airport which is southwest of Christiansted on the island of St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands.  Our drivers are friendly professionals and local experts of the island.

Inclusions: Airport/Departure Tax, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Charge of $25 for early morning pick up before 8:00 AM, Charge of $25 for pick up past 8:00 PM.

Reviewed By NinaGrand4

I enjoyed my tour and the guide was informative and funny. I like that they gave us time to sightsee and take pictures along the way. Plus giving us time to relax on the beach as well.

8. Rainbow Beach with Round-trip Transportation in St. Croix

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Rainbow beach is popular for families or anyone who wants to spend a perfect getaway. Its white sand and perfect water is best for swimming, snorkeling or just enjoying and relaxing in the calm, clear water. Rainbow Beach is located up Route 63 and is accessible via an entrance in a local restaurants. Rentals are available makes this beach unbeatable. You can rent most of the equipments and water sports you need from chairs, umbrellas, wave runners, kayaks, beach volleyball, and jet skis. Great foods are also available. Grab a seat at the beach bar and try out their dishes and refreshing juices. Public rest rooms are also available. This is "a must try" when you visit St. Croix.

Inclusions: Hotel, Airport, and Dock pickup and drop-off., Local driver/guide

Exclusions: Gratuities - recommended, Towels, swim wear and snorkeling gears. , Water activities (kayak, jet skis, etc...) - available for rental

Reviewed By pooja s

I waited for them to contact me since they mention to wait until 24 hrs before scheduled departure and when there was no communication from them i tried to contact them. They wouldn’t pick up the call so i sent them an email and then they replied that they have to cancel the tour at the last minute. I understand COVID times have been unpredictable and hard but I definitely think they could have provided some advance notice so i could make alternate plans. Will not recommend this tour.

9. St Croix Island Tour

St. Croix, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Great Exploration Tours
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Begin your 5-hour tour of fun and excitement with a visit to the rain forest, sightseeing at historical Columbus Landing Site at Salt River Point and wander around the largest town in St. Croix for an hour of shopping and sightseeing in Christiansted. Wander with your friends or family in this beautiful town filled with remarkable quality architecture, with cobblestone walkways shaded by large arched galleries. The once prestigious residences and mercantile shops of the wealthy Danes, today forms the shopping and restaurant district. The people are reserved and friendly and a smile would go a long way to starting the day off right.

Inclusions: Local driver/guide, Meet up at Taxi Stand in Christiansted

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal Expenses, Taxes, Service and Admission Fees beyond the itinerary., Lunch

Reviewed By Austgrl

We had high expectations from some of the reviews and most were met. The tour of St Johns was relatively quick giving us plenty of beach time - more than 3 hours with still plenty of time to get back to the ship. Trunk Bay is beautiful!!! The trip turned for the worse when we were picked up by Kenneth. He is a vial human being. Without going through all the details, they’re on other review sites, Kenneth made everyone on the Jeepney feel extremely uncomfortable and was unbelievably unprofessional. He was argumentative, condescending and plain rude. There was my husband and myself and a group of four. They were equally disturbed. Beware is you take this trip if you get Kenneth of Kenneths Taxi. My advice look for a different company offering the same trip. Probably the best way to avoid this man.

10. Round-trip St George Village Botanical Garden in St Croix

St. Croix, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Stthomastour.com
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St. George Village Botanical Garden offers so much more than just a park or a public garden. Enjoy the beauty of nature of this 17-acre estate preserved village. Learn about the natural beauty of the Virgin Island. This place is a perfect place for meditation. Stroll through the ruins and take peek in the museum.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local driver/guide, The price includes pick ups at Frederiksted selected hotels only. Additional charge applies for those hotels outside Frederiksted.

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Reviewed By NinaGrand4

I enjoyed my tour and the guide was informative and funny. I like that they gave us time to sightsee and take pictures along the way. Plus giving us time to relax on the beach as well.

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