The 15 Best St Croix Tours & Excursions

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

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

Walk through downtown Christiansted with guides such as Marra, David, LD, and Lorel while tasting six local dishes and drinks. Expect Crucian specialties, chocolate, ice cream, history, and practical dining tips. The tour starts at 10:30 a.m., lasts about three hours, and ends near the boardwalk.

“Marra was a super knowledgeable and awesome guide. I learned so much about the rich history of St. Croix and we saw a bunch of cool historical spots. We also ate some really great local dishes. All food stops were either locally owned, locaRead more”

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2.Live Music Sunset Sail

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

Join Lyric Sails at Frederiksted Pier for a relaxed 2 to 2.5 hour catamaran sail along St Croix’s west end. Local musicians provide live music while the crew serves Cruzan rum punch, fruit punch, or water. Look for the green flash, sea turtles, dolphins, and Sandy Point’s famous shoreline.

“The music and refreshments were great. The sail route took advantage of the bay which allowed for a very calm, comfortable ride.”

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3.Horseback Riding Experience

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

Ride for about 90 minutes with Nick and Folksy through St. Croix rainforest, hills, and pastureland. Expect calm, well-trained horses, local history, plant and wildlife notes, seasonal fruit, and a photo stop at an old sugar mill. Small groups are limited to 10 riders, and beginners are welcome.

“Such a great experience! Folksy and Nick were amazing and gave us a full in-depth tour of the valley and St. Croix. The horses were loving easy going and well taken care of. It was awesome to go into the fields and see the other horses running around and being playful with each other. Highly recommend.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $89

Meet Carmen in Christiansted for a 2.5-hour home-based cooking lesson. Select a crab at Crabarama, learn local cleaning and seasoning methods, enjoy crab and rice, Crucian 101, music, two drinks, a crab dinner, and gooseberry dessert.

“House is back off road but once you’re there they make you feel at home! Very hospitable, knowledgeable , and just all around fun . Interesting stories, educating facts and not just about cooking. The food was tasty as well not to mention nice drinks too.”

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5.Snorkeling with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $65

Meet near Frederiksted Pier for a guided snorkel in shallow Caribbean water, where you may see Hawksbill turtles, rays, barracuda, starfish, and colorful coral. Brandon, Joe, and other local guides provide equipment, life jackets, and patient instruction. The wider package can include all-day kayaks, paddle boards, floats, and beach gear.

“The best snorkeling on the island. The guides Joe and Brandon were amazing to work with. We loved every minute of the tour. Will do it again when we are back.”

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6.St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $45

Walk Christiansted at 6 pm with Haunt: Historic Ghost Tours and hear tales of jumbies, tragic lives, colonial intrigue, and haunted buildings. Guides such as Andreas, Hadiyah, Ashlynn, and Ashlyn are praised for warm storytelling and local knowledge. Expect uneven streets, up to 25 people, and an optional pub stop.

“I absolutely loved it! Got to learn about some history of saint croix and met new friends. 11/10 definitely recommend!”

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7.Parasail Experience in St Croix

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

Meet Caribbean Sea Adventures in Christiansted for a powerboat ride to open water, a safety briefing, and a 10 to 12 minute parasail flight. The crew, including Hunter, Delaney, Donte, and Keagan, keeps the mood easy and reassuring. The boat carries up to 12 parasailors and returns to the same dock.

“Unprofessional. This would have been my first time parasailing and my excursion was canceled an hour before it was supposed to start.”

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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, Columbus Cove, and St. Croix’s old battle sites. Expect pirate stories, shipwreck locations, supplied beverages, and Oscar the dog as a possible first mate.

“Never ever written a poor review but..always a first paid for a private boat and he had us waiting wanting to add another two and we were already squished. He blamed Viator. After the third attacking comments about our President Trump I sRead more”

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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 and Henry meet you near baggage claim, offer local tips and island history, and provide a 30 to 60 minute ride for your group.

“No problem with this service. Mr. Owen picked us up at airport and took us to hotel. Mr. Henry picked us up right on time for the return trip to airport. Only issue was Mr. Henry's car had no working AC and we were under heat advisory that day (one very warm to hot ride).”

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10.Farm to Bottle Tour at Prosperity Farm Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $35

At Prosperity Farm Distillery, you’ll tour a 180-acre Estate Prosperity, learn how sustainable sugarcane becomes small-batch gin and liqueurs, then taste three spirits with a premium cocktail. Guides such as Amaren and Tywreh bring local history and personality to this one-hour visit.

“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, stopping at Salt River Bay, Sion Farm Distillery, and Christiansted. Guides such as Owen, Joseph, and Sweeney have led memorable outings, but the pace and stops can vary with traffic, weather, and cruise schedules.

“Mr. Joseph is a fantastic driver and guide. He made our celebration of our 50th anniversary a memorable experience. We give this tour the highest recommendation possible!”

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12.Sunset Sail Aboard the Tall Ship Denis Sullivan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $55

Join the Denis Sullivan for a two-hour sunset sail from Mt. Welcome Road in St. Croix. Help raise the sails, take the wheel, or relax with a drink as the coast glows. A welcoming captain and crew guide this hands-on voyage, with proceeds supporting World Ocean School programs.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $38

You get hotel pickup, a local driver, and about four hours at Rainbow Beach, a family-friendly stretch of white sand and calm water. Chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, jet skis, food, drinks, and restrooms are available at extra cost. This is transport, not a guided beach tour.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $131

At Levels2110 in downtown Christiansted, Q or another VI Food Tours guide leads you through three rum cocktails, light bites, a blind tasting, and St. Croix rum history. The 6:30 pm class lasts 90 minutes, welcomes adults 18 and older, and includes a take-home gift.

“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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15.A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $89

Spend three hours with Carmen in Frederiksted, choosing a live crab, cleaning and seasoning it, then sharing crab and rice, local drinks, music, and Crucian culture. The $89.99 price includes lunch, dessert, one drink, and a hands-on cooking lesson. Transportation costs $25 extra.

“We had a great time with Carmen and her family. Learning about catching crabs, catching one in the cage. We cleaned and seasoned them and learned more about how to make them at home. While the crabs were cooking we had an appeRead more”

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