Top Things to do in St. Croix
10 Things to do Good for Kids in St. Croix That You Shouldn't Miss
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.
Restaurants in St. Croix
1. Nep2une Scuba Diving
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 102 reviews
At Nep2une Scuba we pride ourselves on small groups and personal service. We limit our guided tours to 6 divers or less, and our dives are always led by experienced Divemasters who love to dive just as much as you do! Come explore the beautiful West End of St. Croix with us!
2. Equus Rides
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5.0 based on 858 reviews
Equus Rides offers a unique horseback riding experience on St. Croix's magnificent north shore. Join The Cane Bay Cowboy, Stephen O'Dea. Ride trails to hilltops with breath taking views. Mosey or canter along a beautiful beach. Finally, experience the ultimate... A swim in the Caribbean Sea on horseback! Equus Rides caters to riders of all levels. We also have horses available for private parties and wedding ceremonies. Happy Trails!
Reviewed By Inspire420391 - Mobile, United States
We had an awesome time with Equus Rides and Cowboy Steve!! My 12 year old daughter Olivia and I rode 2 very experienced, gentle, easy to ride horses, Dublin and Genji, his best friend who absolutely loves to swim in the water!!! Cowboy Steve is extremely knowledgeable and entertaining as he describes the island history and interesting facts about the local flora and fauna. The horses managed the coral on the beach and in the water very well with no problem. What an awesome experience, I cannot even describe the feeling of riding a horse as it swims through the water!!!! This is something I’ve wanted to do my entire life and I’m so happy I was able to include my daughter. It was an absolute highlight of our trip and I can’t thank you enough for the experience!!!! ❤️
3. West End Water Sports
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5.0 based on 184 reviews
We are you’re go to source for the best Jet Ski Rentals and Epic Tours on St. Croix! We have an amazing beach with chairs and umbrellas for rent. Other activities include snorkeling, kayaks, SUP boards and a fun gift shop. We offer volleyball and corn hole free on the beach. Our location is at the famous Rainbow Beach, on the west end of St. Croix in Frederiksted. The West side of the island has the calmest and clearest waters on St. Croix with many small beaches to choose from. Weather you want to relax on the beach or go play in the waves on a jet ski you can have it all when you come west!
4. Virgin Kayak Tours
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5.0 based on 719 reviews
Virgin Kayak Tours offers unique and custom kayak tours of: Salt River Bay National Park; The Bioluminescent Bay; The East End Marine Park; Altoona Lagoon; Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge; Ruth Cay Wildlife Refuge; Cane Bay; Annaly Bay; Maroon Hole and Frederiksted! We specialize in small groups, and focus on history, ecology and cultural landscape. We use The Hobie Mirage Kayak and the Heritage kayak. Each tour is designed to be a fun learning adventure!
5. Caribbean Sea Adventures
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5.0 based on 1,065 reviews
Join us for all of your Watersports needs! Our fleet features 6 boats allowing us to create the perfect day on the water no matter what you are looking for. We offer daily Buck Island Snorkeling & SCUBA Diving, Private Charters, Deep Sea Fishing, Parasailing, and Sunset Sails. Buck Island Reef National Monument is a must for every visitor whether you snorkel the underwater trail or just enjoy the beach! Proclaimed as a National Monument in 1961 by John F. Kennedy, Buck Island is considered to be "one of the finest marine gardens in the Caribbean Sea."
6. BushTribe Eco Adventures
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5.0 based on 201 reviews
BushTribe Eco Adventures offers exciting kayaking, hiking and snorkeling tours all over the island of St. Croix USVI!! They conduct their tours at morning, day and night! Anything from bioluminescent kayaking in Salt River National Park to hiking or snorkeling the east and west ends of the island. Focusing on outdoor education and fun local island stories, BushTribe's adventures are not only educational, but fun as well! In addition to Eco Tours, BushTribe offers and will facilitate Private Events on their beautiful Salt River Palm Tree grove! This includes anything from live musical entertainment and catering to campfires and kayaking/hiking adventures! Bush Tribe is a flexible, fun and unique island experience for people of all ages! Call them up and book your adventure today!
7. Adventures in Diving STX
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5.0 based on 129 reviews
Come visit the newest dive shop and The Official NAUI and SSI Dive Shop on St. Croix!! We specialize in small group diving for the novice and experienced diver! Want to try scuba diving? Come on in and sign up for our "Try Scuba" class-no experience necessary! We offer dive and snorkel gear to rent or purchase. We offer guided snorkel and dive tours of the famed Frederiksted Pier during the day or night! West End boat SCUBA dives and snorkel tours are available. Come and explore the many wonders the Caribbean Sea has to offer-sea horses, turtles, sting rays, eels, and many more marvelous wildlife. Mitchell and Andrea look forward to helping you plan your next adventure here at St. Croix, USVI!!
8. St. George Village Botanical Garden
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4.5 based on 445 reviews
You can stroll amid the ruins of this 17-acre estate, a former 19th-century sugarcane plantation village, which contains varied ecosystems from semi-arid cactus to lush green rain forest.
Reviewed By Queenbee148
We stopped here for a couple of hours of history and botany. Amidst the ruins of an old sugar plantation, grows a garden full of plants brought to St. Croix by the various waves of settlers on the island. The ruins and the excellent map and guide tell the story of the plantation, the enslaved workers and the others who lived here. Most plants are identified with their common and Latin names.
9. Cane Bay
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4.5 based on 379 reviews
Located on St. Croix's north shore, the waters are not always gentle along this palm-tree-lined beach, but scuba diving and snorkeling are very popular here where less than 200 yards out is the drop-off called Cane Bay Wall.
Reviewed By EmKay823 - Aubrey, United States
We nicknamed this beach, sunburn beach. We did not anticipate the sun to be this ... sunny. It was a great beach. Not too many people - we went on a Monday - so it was easy to find a good stop to lay and play for the afternoon. Snorkeling was great as well. Kids and husband said it was really cool! Bring the sunscreen!
10. Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
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4.5 based on 237 reviews
Dedicated in 1993, this national, ecological preserve and park features the largest remaining mangrove forest in the U.S.V.I., a submarine canyon, plus objects of cultural significance such as a prehistoric ceremonial hall and burial site.
Reviewed By gregp885
We have done several tours including the night bioluminescence tour with Virgin Kyack as well as rented kyacking and self toured. The service iand guides are top notch as are the Hobie kyacks. The pedal mirage Hobie is used on most of the tours so even the most novice kayakers can feel comfortable. The rates are quite reasonable starting at $40 for a 3-4 hour tandem self guided tour. This is always a highlight of our trips to St Croix.
