Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Strand Street
The waterfront drive is wide and tree-lined, with areas for
sitting and sunning.
King & Queen Streets
The second and third streets off the waterfront house the
town's restaurants and few shops.
Customs House
A small street that leads to the pier. The Tourist Office is
lodged in the old Customs House, near the pier.
Sunup to Sundown
The combination of near-perfect weather and
deep blue Caribbean waters means that much
of your vacation will be spent on or near the wa-
ter. St. Croix has some beautiful beaches and
they are easily accessible. Since beaches are scattered on ev-
ery coast, you can explore the island en route. Touring St.
Croix is easier than exploring St. Thomas and St. John. The
terrain is far gentler here. The coral reef which encircles the
island and nearby Buck Island makes for outstanding snor-
keling, especially off the northern shore. You can scuba dive
off the beach here too.
The highlight of a trip to St. Croix is a visit to Buck Island
National Park, six miles off the northeastern shore. Snor-
keling over the reef is special, but even if you can't swim you
should plan a trip here. Seeing this fascinating underwater
world is an exhilarating experience.
Scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing and deep-sea fishing ex-
peditions are all well organized and easily arranged.
