St Croix Tours: 7 Picks, Priced

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

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

Walk through historic Christiansted with guides such as Marra, David, LD, and Lorel, tasting six local dishes and drinks along the way. Expect Crucian favorites such as pate, stew chicken, roti, chocolate, ice cream, and a Painkiller, plus stories about the island’s food, culture, and past.

“Feel at home in Christiansted! The tour includes a history lesson, great food, and introduction to several family owned small businesses. There’s a great sense of community here. LD was a great tour guide! She is so knowledgeable and joyful.”

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2.Live Music Sunset Sail

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

Board at Frederiksted Pier for a relaxed sunset catamaran sail along St Croix’s west end. Local musicians provide live music, while the crew serves unlimited Cruzan rum punch, fruit punch, and water. You’ll pass Frederiksted and Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, with sunset views, sea turtle tracks, and possible dolphin sightings.

“It was a great experience the music was great and the captain and the crew and the environment of people I enjoyed every bit of thank you”

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3.Horseback Riding Experience

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

Ride for about 90 minutes through St. Croix’s rainforest and pasture with Nick and his family team. You’ll learn about island plants, animals, culture, and sugar-making history, stop at an old sugar mill for photos, and may taste seasonal fruit. Small groups are limited to 10 riders, with calm horses for beginners and experienced riders.

“We are newly empty nesters and wanted time away in St Croix with some adventures! Our horseback riding experience didn't disappoint! Nick and his daughter were the best and treated us so well with great patience!! We stopped for fresh fruit and some amazing scenery/views with lots of interesting backstories! Thanks so much for such a wonderful time!!”

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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 at 5:30 pm for a 2.5-hour evening at her home. Select a crab at Crabarama, clean and season it with local spices, learn Crucian 101, sample two drinks, enjoy music, and finish with crab and rice, dinner, and a local gooseberry dessert.

“Loved meeting Carmen and her family - she’s created a very entertaining, educational experience. Not only do you get to cook and eat, you also learn a lot about St Croix.”

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5.Snorkeling with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $65

Meet near Frederiksted Pier for a guided, shallow-water snorkel with a chance to see Hawksbill and Green Sea Turtles, rays, barracuda, colorful coral, and reef fish. Brandon, Joe, or another local guide provides equipment, safety advice, and help for first-time snorkelers. The package also offers full-day access to kayaks, paddleboards, floats, and beach gear at Rainbow Beach.

“Kayaking and watching the kids enjoy paddleboarding was awesome. The snorkeling was great too! The guys working the stand were wonderful and very helpful. We ended up getting an umbrella and beach chairs too. It was a fantastic day!”

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6.St. Croix Ghost Tour of Historic Christiansted

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $45Best value

Start at Zeny’s Restaurant at 6:00 pm for a two-hour walk through historic Christiansted. Guides such as Andreas, Ashlyn, Hadiyah, and Andres mix colonial history with ghost stories, jumbies, tragic romances, and tales of Dutch werewolves. The route ends near Too.Chez, with time for a drink stop and evening plans.

“Very knowledgeable and great locations that they took us to. The tour inside the hotel was special and provided not only a background on ghosts but also history.”

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7.Parasail Experience in St Croix

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

Meet the crew at Caribbean Sea Adventures in Christiansted for a powerboat ride, safety briefing, and a 10 to 12 minute parasail flight over St. Croix. Captains and guides such as Hunter, Delaney, Donte, and Keagan lead the trip. The boat carries up to 12 parasailors and returns to the boardwalk dock.

“Great Experience, professional individuals who made the experience so smooth and amazing. This was my first time para sailing and I had a total blast!”

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