Weather in St. Croix

St Croix is the largest and least visited of the US Virgin Islands, which suits the people who go there just fine — Danish colonial architecture in Christiansted, a national park covering nearly half the island, and Buck Island's underwater snorkelling trail just offshore. It moves at a noticeably gentler pace than St Thomas, with rum distilleries, rainforest hikes, and bioluminescent bays adding texture beyond the beach.

Best areas to stay in St. Croix

Christiansted

The main town, with well-preserved Danish colonial buildings, a waterfront boardwalk, and the ferry to Buck Island.

Frederiksted

A quieter west-coast town with a long pier popular for shore diving and a laid-back, artsy atmosphere.

Cane Bay

A north-shore beach known for its dramatic drop-off dive site, the Cane Bay Wall.

Sandy Point

A protected wildlife refuge with a vast, often-empty beach, important as a nesting site for leatherback turtles.

Getting to St. Croix

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Flights

Fly via a US gateway such as Miami or San Juan to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX), or take the ferry from St Thomas.

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From London

~10-11 hours from London via a US connection.

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Getting around

A rental car is recommended, as St Croix is larger and more spread out than the other Virgin Islands and public transport is limited.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit St Croix?

December to April offers the driest weather. The island sees fewer cruise crowds than St Thomas year-round, making it feel relaxed even in peak season.

How do I get to St Croix?

Fly via San Juan, Miami, or other US gateways to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX); there's also a passenger ferry connection from St Thomas.

Do I need a passport to visit St Croix?

US citizens don't need a passport as the US Virgin Islands are a US territory, but international visitors should check standard US entry requirements as if visiting the mainland.

What is Buck Island known for?

Buck Island Reef National Monument has a marked underwater snorkelling trail through elkhorn coral formations, reachable by short boat trip from Christiansted.

Is St Croix good for rum lovers?

Yes — the Cruzan Rum Distillery offers tours and tastings, and the island's sugar-and-rum history is woven into its plantation ruins and museums.

Traveler reviews

★★★★★

Snorkelling the Buck Island trail was a real highlight, clear water and the coral formations were stunning. Christiansted itself has a really pleasant, unhurried feel.

Nathan K. · January 2024

★★★★☆

Did the Cruzan Rum tour and a hike through the rainforest in the same day, great variety for such a small island. Cane Bay was perfect for an afternoon swim.

Sara V. · March 2023

★★★★★

Far quieter than St Thomas, which was exactly what we wanted. Frederiksted's pier diving was a nice surprise, loads of marine life right off the dock.

Tom B. · November 2024