St. Croix
Walkability: 7/10US Virgin Islands
Hours in Port
~7 hours
Walk to Town
Frederiksted town is directly at the cruise pier
Currency
USD (USD accepted)
WiFi
Good
Cell Coverage
Good
Time Zone
AST (no DST)
Time Zone Alert
USVI does NOT observe Daylight Saving Time.
Overview
The largest of the US Virgin Islands, St. Croix is less crowded than St. Thomas and offers a more authentic Caribbean experience. Ships dock in the charming town of Frederiksted. Christiansted on the east end is the main historic town. No passport needed for US citizens.
The walkability score is a planning hint for navigating the port on foot from the terminal. Safety information should be confirmed against official travel advisories (e.g. travel.state.gov) before your trip.
All-aboard math
All-aboard in St. Croixis typically 30–60 minutes before your ship departs — confirm the exact time on the day’s ship newsletter. Time-zone note: USVI does NOT observe Daylight Saving Time.
Top Excursions
Buck Island Snorkeling
Christiansted Historic Tour
Cruzan Rum Distillery
Hotels Near St. Croix
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Free Things To Do
Frederiksted Beach
Beautiful sandy beach right next to the cruise pier — walk off the ship and onto the sand.
Fort Frederik
18th-century Danish fort right at the pier with a small museum.
Frederiksted Waterfront Walk
Stroll the colorful colonial streets along the waterfront.
Restaurants Near Terminal
Getting Around
Frederiksted is walkable. Taxi to Christiansted ~$25 each way. Buck Island boat trips depart from Christiansted. Car rental available if you want to explore both towns.
Emergency Information
Police
911
Hospital
Juan F. Luis Hospital — Christiansted
Medical Evacuation Coverage
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