Christiansted

• Island Lynx Ferry +1 340 713-5969. The ferry runs between the Marine Terminal at Gallows Bay and the Marine Terminal at Charlotte Amalie (next to the Seaplane Terminal) on St. Thomas. Arrive at least 45 minutes prior to departure. Rates (2006): Adults: $44 one-way, $78 roundtrip. Senior (over 60): $41.50 one-way, $73 roundtrip. Children 2-11: $39 one-way, $68 roundtrip. Children under 2 years old: $4 one-way, $8 roundtrip.

• The United States Park Service maintains a 27 acre area, Christiansted National Historic Site, along the waterfront that used to be a busy center along the trade routes.

• Fort Christiansvaern

  phone: +1 340-773-1460
  address: Hospital St
  Well-preserved Danish yellow brick fort from the late 1700s. M-F 8AM-5PM; Sa,Su 9AM-5PM. Closed on Federal holidays.

• Big Beards Adventure Tours

• Buck Island Reef National Monument

  phone: +1 340 773-1460
  address: Buck Island
  Year round. Information is available at the National Park Service visitor contact station at Fort Christianvaern in downtown Christiansted. Walking trails through frangipani trees, organ pipe cactus, and underwater trails for snorkeling. Picnic areas. Five concessionaires offer trips to Buck Island form St. Croix under permits. There is no overnight camping on the island; the park is closed from sunset to sunrise to protect nesting sea turtles that come ashore at night. Anchorage is available overnight to boaters within the designated area. A permit is required to anchor within the designated area.

• Divi Carina Bay Casino

  phone: +1-877-FUN DIVI
  address: 35 Estate Turner Hole
• Salt River Bay National Historic Park and Ecological Preserve - The park is a living museum where nature and history blend. It was set aside to preserve, protect, and tell the story of its rich contributions to the nation’s natural and cultural heritage

• S.C.U.B.A.14 Caravelle Arcade.

St. Croix is rich with artists. Christiansted is home to many galleries including Island Boy Designs owned by jewelry designer Whealan Massciott (Kenny Chesney is a fan), the Maria Henle Gallery and many more. A stroll around town will reveal these and many more treasures.

• Rumrunners

  address: 44A Queen Cross St
  Waterfront location..watch the seaplanes take off and land, see Captain Carl Holley bring in the catch of the day, and enjoy a perfect blend of local and American flavors. Perfect for casual, fun dining. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7 days a week, and Sunday brunch with live steel pan music!

If you want to catch what you eat, go fishing with Carl Holley. His boat, Mokojumbie, ties up on the docks near Rumrunners. He supplies many restaurants with fresh fish daily.

• Brew STX

  phone: +1 340-713-9820
  address: 55 King's Alley Walk
  Microbrewery, pub and restaurant.

• The Buccaneer Hotel

  phone: +1 340 712-2100
  address: 5007 Estate Shoys

• Hotel Caravelle

  phone: +1 800-524-0410
  address: 44A Queen Cross St

• The Palms at Pelican Cove

  address: 4126 La Grande Princesse
  Friendly service.

• Sugar Beach Resort

  address: 3245 Estate Golden Rock
  Set on seven acres of lush property - a 500 foot stretch of premier beachfront. All 42 spacious units offer a full view of the stunning aqua waters of the Caribbean, and ground floor units open right onto the palm-lined, white sand beach.

• Frederiksted – on the western end of the island