St Croix: The 15 Best Tours and Day Trips

1.Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · from $145Our pick

Spend three hours walking Christiansted with guides such as Marra, David, LD, or Lorel. You will sample six local dishes and drinks, meet small food businesses, hear island history, and finish near the boardwalk. Come hungry, wear sturdy shoes, and request vegetarian, vegan, or other dietary options after booking.

“The tour guide David was excellent. He gave us a lot of St Croix history and was very knowledgeable The food was amazing!”

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2.Live Music Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $70

Sail from Frederiksted Pier for about 2.5 hours aboard a catamaran with live local music, complimentary Cruzan rum punch, and views of the west coast at sunset. You may spot sea turtles or dolphins, look for the green flash, and pass Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge. Shoes come off, and the boat holds up to 48 people.

“The crew, music, and views of the island and sunset were amazing! We highly recommend the music sunset cruise!”

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3.Horseback Riding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $160

Ride for about 90 minutes through St. Croix’s rainforest and pasture with Nick, Folksy, and a small group of up to 10. You’ll learn about island plants, animals, and sugar history, pause at an old sugar mill for photos, and may taste seasonal fruit. Rides suit beginners and experienced riders.

“Very wonderful guide that was informative. Learned a lot about the land and plant life. Beautiful views. Warning: we tried walking there due to not being able to find a taxi. DO NOT attempt to walk! It is at the top of a mountain and the path is known as “the beast”.”

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4.A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $89

Join Carmen in Christiansted for a 2.5-hour evening of crab cooking, Crucian stories, dialect lessons, local music, drinks, dinner, and dessert. You will select a crab at Crabarama, clean and season it with local spices, then share the meal in Carmen’s outdoor home setting. The group is limited to 18 people.

“If you do anything in St. Croix while visiting this beautiful island, make sure it includes an evening of "Crabs with Carmen"! You experience the wonderful, casual, down-home hospitality of an island native, who has the charisma and personality Read more”

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5.Snorkeling with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $65

Meet near Frederiksted Pier for a guided, shallow-water snorkel with Hawksbill and Green Sea Turtles, rays, barracuda, coral, and tropical fish. Brandon, Joe, or another local guide provides gear, a life jacket, and instruction. Some bookings also include full-day access to kayaks, paddleboards, floats, and snorkel gear at Rainbow Beach, so confirm your exact meeting point.

“Joe our guide was excellent!! Our group did not have snorkeling experience! From the moment we arrived to in and out of the water it was FUN SAFE and seen LOTS of ocean life! 10/10 would definitely recommend!”

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6.St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $45

Walk Christiansted from 6:00 p.m. with guides such as Andres, Hadiyah, and Ashlynn, hearing ghost stories tied to colonial buildings, tragic lives, jumbies, and local folklore. The two-hour tour includes key historic sites, possible building access, and a stop where adults may buy a drink. Expect uneven streets and a group of up to 25.

“The roads we walked were a little dangerous. It’s easy to fall or trip due to the uneven and tore up roads etc. The tour guide was great though. The buildings were amazing and stories were amazing.”

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7.Parasail Experience in St Croix

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $115

Meet Captain Hunter, Delaney, Keegan, Dante, or another Parasail Virgin Islands crew member at Christiansted’s boardwalk. After a safety briefing, ride offshore for a 10 to 12 minute flight above St Croix’s clear water. The boat holds up to 12 people, and the full trip lasts about 90 minutes.

“Definitely a highlight of our time on St. Croix. We had a blast and the team was great. Highly recommend!”

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8.Private Sailing Tour of Pirate Waters and Shipwrecks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $175

Join Captain Stan aboard the red sloop FOLLY for a private two-hour sail through Salt River Bay and nearby waters. Hear stories of Columbus, buccaneers, Dutch wrecks, Fort Christiansvaern, and Pirate Jean Martel. Drinks are supplied, Oscar the dog may serve as first mate, and the cruise returns to Salt River Marina.

“Learning about the history of the area and being on the water was great. The Captain is a skilled sailor with amazing knowledge of St. Croix's history.”

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9.St Croix Private Airport Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $72

Prebook a private taxi from Henry E. Rohlsen Airport to your St. Croix destination. Drivers such as Joseph, Henry, and Owen meet you near baggage claim, often with a sign, and may share island history and dining tips during the 30- to 60-minute ride. One bag and one personal item per person are included.

“They were on time and very friendly. The driver gave us great suggestions for what to on the island and where to eat. All good!!”

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10.Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $35

Visit Prosperity Farm Distillery on 180 acres above the sea for a guided look at sugarcane farming, Estate Prosperity, and small-batch distilling. Taste three handcrafted spirits and a premium cocktail in the air-conditioned tasting room. Guides may include Tywreh or Amaren, and the boutique sells local goods.

“Me and my wife had a good time. The tour was awesome. The house was beautiful and the staff was also. I recommend this place to anyone. The cocktails were nice. We left with 3 bottles to bring back home”

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11.St Croix Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · from $118

Spend about three hours touring St. Croix with a local driver-guide. Visit Salt River Bay, stop at Sion Farm Distillery for a 30-minute tasting-focused visit, then enjoy an hour in Christiansted for food, shopping, churches, courtyards, and cobbled streets. Pickup is available at selected Christiansted hotels.

“The St George Botanical gardens and Touring the Island of St Croix we’re amazing . Sweeney , our guide showed us around the island and gave us a glimpse into all St Croix has to offer”

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12.Sunset Sail Aboard the Tall Ship Denis Sullivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $55

Spend about two hours sailing St Croix aboard the tall ship Denis Sullivan, a Great Lakes schooner with an experienced captain and crew. You can help raise the sails, take the wheel, or relax with a drink as the coast glows at sunset. A cash bar, restroom, and space for up to 50 people are available.

“This was an amazing and fun experience. The entire crew and captain on this ship were so wonderful, attentive, friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable. Really cool experience getting to help (if you want) getting the sails up, steering, along with just taking in the amazing views and having some yummy drinks. Highly recommend, good for all ages!”

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13.C’sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $131

Meet at Levels2110 in downtown Christiansted at 6:30 pm for a 90-minute class with three cocktails, light bites, a blind tasting, and St. Croix rum stories. Guide Q is praised for clear instruction and helpful bonus tastings. You must be at least 18, and the group can include up to 20 people.

“We made drinks with Q - she was fantastic…she did a great job of safely helping us taste the island! We had phenomenal drinks (and some bonus tastings of rum). Q tirelessly answered our many questions on topics ranging from the drinks we were making (all very tasty), to the history of St. Croix! Fantastic experience - 10/10 would recommend.”

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14.A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $89

Spend about three hours with Carmen in Frederiksted, St. Croix, choosing a live crab, cleaning and seasoning it with local spices, then enjoying crab and rice, a drink, music, Crucian 101, and a gooseberry dessert. This intimate food experience is limited to 20 people and is for adults only.

“Wonderful experience! Ms Carmen was super nice! A great host! She and her staff were all very welcoming. I was surprised we were actually picking the crab (while alive) and doing the process from start to finish! Great experience and I would absolutely recommend!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $38

Ride from selected Frederiksted-area hotels to Rainbow Beach for about four hours of swimming, snorkeling, food, and free time. Your local driver handles transportation, while chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, jet skis, and other activities cost extra. The 9:00 am start is approximate, and at least four guests are needed for the trip to operate.

“This cannot be called a tour because it was only a taxi ride to the beach which can be done for $16 with any taxi. The driver was not at the pick up site and no one at the pick up site had heard of the tour company. For this price the chair and umbrella should be included.”

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