5 Workshops & Classes in the US Virgin Islands to Build a Day Around

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $89Our pick

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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2.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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3.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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4.Create A Castle Sandcastle Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $55Best value

Meet your instructor at Magens Bay Beach for a one-hour private sandcastle lesson using Create A Castle’s patented split molds. You’ll build towers and castle details, receive a pro tower kit, and enjoy a small snack and bottled water. Transportation and beach admission cost extra.

“We had an awesome experience building castles on the beach! Warm blue water, white sand! 5 star experience! Definitely will be back!”

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5.Learn to Sail – Sailing Lessons All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Spend five hours aboard a private 40-foot sailboat with Morningstar Sailing and Power Charters. Captain Mike can tailor the lesson to your group, while you enjoy snorkeling, swimming, deli lunch, snacks, cocktails, beer, and views along St. John’s protected western shore.

“Captain Mike tailored a great experience for us; was absolutely great with our daughter and provided a wonderful lifetime memory. The boat was sound and comfortable. If you do one excursion on Saint John's, make it a day of sailing with Captain Mike. We will do it again, for sure.”

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