St. Croix is one of 3 U.S. Virgin Islands that is located east of Puerto Rico. The other U.S. Virgin Islands are St John and St Thomas. There are a number of things to do for St Croix travel including diving, seeing wildlife refuges, beaches, and visiting historic sites in Christiansted.
If you’re into beaches, there are world-class beaches you can find during your St Croix travel in places like Cane Bay. Golfers can play The Buccaneer Golf Course and Carambola Golf Club. Overall, St Croix is the type of Caribbean island that may have what you’re after in a tropical vacation.
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Best Credit Cards for St Croix Travel
The Amex Gold Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Capital One Venture can be ideal cards to bring for St Croix travel. In terms of business cards, it’s hard to beat the Chase Ink Business Preferred and Amex Blue Business Plus.
You earn 4x points at restaurants and US grocery stores with the Amex Gold Card. The Chase Sapphire Reserve earns 3x points on travel and restaurants. Capital One Venture card members earn 2x miles (points) on all purchases. You earn 3x points on shipping, social media/search engine advertising, internet, cable, and phone services, and travel with the Chase Ink Business Preferred. The Amex Blue Business Plus earns 2x points on all transactions.
What is the best month for St Croix travel?
February, March, and April get the best of both worlds. Temperatures range from 71-73 for the lows and 82-83 for the highs. In addition, these months generally have the least amount of monthly rainfall.
Although you might get lucky, July to December has higher temps that range from 72-77 for the lows and 82-87 for the highs. While these averages aren’t that much different than February to April, July to December is primarily in the middle of hurricane season and has higher rainfall than the other months.
How to Fly to St Croix
Henry E Rohlsen International Airport (STX) is the main airport in St Croix. This airport offers nonstop flights from the US on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines. Seasonal service is offered on Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. So, here’s a rundown of nonstop flights you can book, including seasonal flights:
- American Airlines <> Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, Chicago–O’Hare, New York–JFK, Philadelphia
- Delta Air Lines <> Atlanta, New York–JFK, Boston
- Frontier Airlines <> Miami, Orlando
- JetBlue <> Newark, New York–JFK, San Juan, Boston
- Spirit Airlines <> Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
- Sun Country Airlines <> Minneapolis/St. Paul
- United Airlines <> Chicago–O’Hare, Houston–Intercontinental, Newark, Washington–Dulles
Once you land, you need to catch a cab at the airport or arrange travel through your hotel. The last time we visited was in 2017 and we stayed at the Buccaneer Resort. For reference, it was $52 one-way from the airport to the resort. Uber/Lyft are not available so you’ll have to use the local cab service.
Where to Stay for St Croix Travel
Of the major hotel brands, Marriott is the only brand with a presence on St Croix with its Renaissance St Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa. The Buccaneer Hotel is where we stayed for a wedding ($270/night wedding rate).
Airbnb and Google Hotels are two additional resources to use. What’s nice about Google Hotels is that you can use filters to find exactly the type of property that fits your travel needs.
Best Things to Do for St Croix Travel in 48 Hours
Day 1
Beautiful Caribbean beaches are one of the main reasons to head to St Croix. We started our first day at the beach at the Buccaneer Hotel after grabbing breakfast at the hotel. After a beach morning, it was time for lunch back at the hotel at The Mermaid restaurant.
For the afternoon of your first day, play a round of golf at Buccaneer Golf Course or Carambola Golf Club. If golf isn’t your thing, walk through the St George Village Botanical Gardens before your Cruzan Rum Distillery tour. Closeout day 1 with dinner at Brew STX, 40 Strand Eatery, Blue Water Terrace, or Savant.
Day 2
Twin City Coffee House is where I’d start day 2 before heading out to Point Udall. On your way back, history buffs may be interested in Fort Christiansvaern. Eat At Cane Bay is a spot with beach views you’re after for lunch.
Head over to Salt River Bay National Historical Park after lunch. Play another round of golf in the afternoon, choose a beach to relax at your hotel, or make your way to Rainbow Beach. Dinner at Brew STX, 40 Strand Eatery, Blue Water Terrace, or Savant closes out your 48 hours of St Coix travel.
St Croix Travel FAQs
What is the main St Croix airport?
Henry E Rohlsen International Airport (STX) is the main airport serving the island of St Croix.
What are the best St Croix hotels?
Renaissance St Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa is one of the only hotels you can book with points. The Buccaneer Hotel is a non-points hotel to check out.
Do you need a passport to go to St Croix?
Passports for US citizens are not required for the US Virgin Islands. However, you must show evidence of US citizenship when leaving the St Croix.
What is St Croix known for?
The island is known for its tourism, Cruzan Rum Distillery, Crucian Christmas Carnival, Frederiksted, Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, Fort Christiansværn, scuba diving, snorkeling, and watersports.
Conclusion on St Croix Travel
St Croix is of the three US Virgin Islands. If you decide to make the trip, the Amex Gold Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Capital One Venture are travel credit cards to consider bringing with you. February, March, and April are potentially ideal months to visit. All of the major US airlines fly to St Croix as well as some low-cost carriers. Marriott is the only major hotel brand with a property you can book with points. All in all, the main things to do on the island are focused on outdoor activities.
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