St Croix is quite a small island, however rest assured that it still has more than enough medical centres and hospitals.

The main hospital on the island is the Governor Juan F.Luis Hospital and medical centre, here you can expect to see only the best in medical technology and patient care.

Not only are there hospitals on the island, also there are AMA board certified doctors who specialise in several different areas of health care.

There really is a very high standard of care available to everyone who is on the island.

Some of the larger hotels on the island even have an on-site nurse who can treat many problems or refer you to the best medical centre or hospital.

Other hotels who do not have these facilities are always willing to lend a hand and guide you to the best places to get the highest standard of care.

Below is some information about the hospitals on the island:

Charles Harwood Memorial Hospital

Once the only hospital on the island, it is now more in a clinic style.

People often visit here with injuries or problems that are not seen serious enough to attend a proper hospital for treatment.

Death and birth certificates can be obtained here, as well as lab tests and several other services that a full service hospital can offer.

Governor Juan F.Luis Hospital

This hospital has everything you would expect from a full service hospital, afterall it is the only full service hospital on the island so has to keep up with the needs of its patients.

It offers an emergency room for more severe injuries and advanced cardiac treatment.

Many people who fall in or get injured on the island will end up been treated in this hospital. Some patients with very serious injuries may be air lifted to the hospital in Puerto Rico or in some cases mainland US hospitals.

Hotel staff are likely to give good advice on which hospital to visit. The hospital holds national accreditation for its services to the public.

Other health services available on the island are shown below:

Acupuncture – Rehab Centre at Beeston Hill

Allergy & Immunology- Island medical Centre

Anaesthesiology – Beeston Hill Medical Centre

Cardiovascular disease – Island Medical Centre & Beeston Hill Medical Centre

Chiropractic – Rehab Centre Beeston Hill & Village Mall Bay

Dentistry and Orthodontics – Sunny Isle Medical Centre and Easterly Professional Bldg

Dermatology – Primco Profession building

Diabetes – Sunny Isle High Sugar and Beeston Hill Medical Centre

Ear, Nose and Throat – Earaches Beeston Hill Medical Centre

Exercise and Fitness – Beeston Hill Fitness Centre

General Medicine – Beeston Hill Medical Centre and Sunny Isle Medical Centre

As you can see for such a small island it really doesn’t hold back on the level of health services it offers to the people here.

Hopefully during your visit to the island you will not get injured or have any health problems, however in the unfortunate event of this happening, there is someone somewhere on the island that is more than qualified to treat you!

When you visit the island of St Croix you are likely to see many taxi’s in most areas that you visit. You will see many taxi stands in Christiansted, Frederiksted and of course the airport.

The taxi drivers on the island take their job seriously and therefore like to offer the very best service available!

Many of the drivers on the island like to offer their customers a guided tour as they are travelling along to the destination.

Taxi’s here are not metered, and most places have a set fare.

Not only are there these ways of transportation available to you, below are other forms of transport too and from the island and when your on the island itself:

Seaborne Airlines

Seaborne Airlines specialise in flying you from island to island. They pride their selves on great customer service and making sure you get in the air on time.

All flights are kept to strict guidelines just like other larger national airlines. Travel from St Thomas to St Croix on the fast sea plane which proves good fun for many passengers who get to experience this.

Travel from other islands to St Croix on the Seaborne Airshuttle for airport services from St Thomas, San Juan or Vieques. Flights are conveniently scheduled throughout the day with flights in the morning, midday and evening.

Cape Air

Cape Air offers quick island transfer to St Croix from Ponce, San Juan and St Thomas. Flights are available daily from these destinations and flight numbers will change depending on the time of year you are willing to travel to the island.

Flights from Ponce and San Juan depart from 8:45 up until 6.30pm. Flights from St Thomas to the island depart at 10:00am, 11:50am, 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

St Croix Safari Tours

These tours are an excellent opportunity to view some of the best historic sites around the island, without having to worry about how far of a walk it will be, or if you will get lost in your car.

The tours are carried out in the open air safari buses which are even air conditioned for your personal comfort. The tour guides will talk you through all the historic land marks that you come across on the journey.

The kids are always thrilled by the fact they will be going on an open air bus, so they are sure to be happy and not complaining!

This is a great way to spend the day and it also very cheap for what knowledge and memories you come away with.

Flights to St Croix are increasing all the time and due to this flight companies are decreasing their fares to try offer the best service.

Flights are available directly to the island, however some airlines fly to Puerto Rico or St Thomas, and from here you can fly to the island on a regional airline.

To help you with travel services there is some information about flights to the island.

Regional Airlines

Cape Air

Cape Air offers quick island transfer to St Croix from Ponce, San Juan and St Thomas. Flights are available daily from these destinations and flight numbers will change depending on the time of year you are willing to travel to the island. Flights from Ponce and San Juan depart from 8:45 up until 6.30pm. Flights from St Thomas to the island depart at 10:00am, 11:50am, 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

Seaborne Airlines

Seaborne Airlines specialise in flying you from island to island. They pride their selves on great customer service and making sure you get in the air on time. All flights are kept to strict guidelines just like other larger national airlines. Travel from St Thomas to St Croix on the fast sea plane which proves good fun for many passengers who get to experience this. Travel from other islands to St Croix on the Seaborne Airshuttle for airport services from St Thomas, San Juan or Vieques. Flights are conveniently scheduled throughout the day with flights in the morning, midday and evening.

National Airlines

United Airlines

United Airlines is a very large airline company that speciallised in flights to and from the US. Flights to and from Puerto Rico are available daily and from there you can catch a connecting flight to St Croix using one of the regional airlines shown above. United Airlines also has flights directly to St Thomas, neighbouring St Croix. Flights directly to St Thomas are available from Washington DC, Charlotte NC and Chicago IL.

Delta Airlines

Delta Airlines are now pleased to announce that they have a direct flight to the island of St Croix from Atlanta, Georgia. Also the St Croix is in talks with the airline to offer international flights directly to the island. Check before you depart to see if these flights have become available.

American Airlines and American Eagle

If you choose to fly with American Airlines you can get a direct flight to St Croix from Miami International Airport. This flight is runs daily throughout the week, departing from Miami at 12.30pm and arriving at St Croix at approximately 3:00pm. American Eagle offers connecting flights from Puerto Rico directly to the St Croix. Flights are daily from 8:30am with the last flight of the day at 9:23pm. Flights from Puerto Rico to the island is approximately 45 minutes dependant on the weather conditions and air traffic.

US Airways

US Airways have flights directly from Charlotte NC to St Croix on a Tuesday and Saturday every week. On days other than these, they have flights that will connect you from Puerto Rico to St Croix using Caribbean Sun Airlines. These flights are likely to be constantly changing so please check with US Airways before travelling.

Continental Airlines

Continental Airlines have several flights throughout the week that fly to Puerto Rico. Currently the departure airports for these flights are Newark, Detroit, Houston and Cleveland. This airline also has flights directly to St Thomas which means you only have to catch a short connecting flight using one of the regional airlines. Flights to St Thomas are currently available from Newark and Boston.

If you are not a fan of flying or prefer to just take a trip on the Caribbean sea, then cruises are for you.

Many cruises are available that have St Croix as a port of call. Many cruise ships stop off at the port for an afternoon or longer. This gives you chance to sample what the island has to offer, and next time you may want to spend longer on the island!

Below is some information about some cruises that stop off at the island and other destinations in the Caribbean sea.

Celebrity Cruise Lines

Celebrity Cruise Lines have a large reputation behind them for offering the best in customer service.

The cruise liners offer the guests the best in on board meals, fantastic facilities and top standard accommodation whilst out at sea.

All of these add up to give you an unforgettable cruise around the Caribbean sea. The cruise stops off at St Croix for you to sample just some of the things the island has to offer.

Celebrity Cruise Lines offer cruises lasting from a week or even longer, either way you will have a fantastic time exploring the Caribbean Sea.

Disney Cruise Lines

From 2009 Disney Cruise Lines have added St Croix as one of their many stops around the Caribbean Sea.

Choose the seven 7 Eastern Caribbean cruise and St Croix will be your first stop. Unlike many other cruises, you get an entire day on the island so you can get a real feel for what life is like there.

Unique activities and entertainment make this cruise one of a kind, and certainly something that wont be forgotten.

To add to the excitement of this cruise, you also get to stop off at Disney Castaway Cay, something that everyone is sure to love!

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines

Step on board these vessels and get ready to be blown away.

Not only do you get the top notch facilities than you come to expect, but you can also get surfing simulator, ice-skating rinks, climbing walls and other amazing on board facilities, enjoy all these activities whilst been surrounded by the stunning Caribbean sea.

Royal Caribbean thrives on offering the best service and also going that little bit further to ensure your time at sea is Taylor made for everyone. May you  be an elderly couple, or a young family, there is something for every on board these vessels.

We plan on adding the latest St Croix news and events to this page to keep tourists and locals alike up to date with what’s happening on this beautiful island.

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Whether you are taking a trip to the beautiful island of St Croix for some casual sightseeing, or if you are the type of person who is looking for the ultimate relaxation holiday, scuba diving should be a ‘must do’ activity whilst on the island.

Scuba diving is extremely popular in all holiday resorts around the world, especially true for islands and mainland resorts which have the privilege of having the Caribbean sea at it’s shore lines.

The stunning island of St Croix can offer some of the best Scuba diving sites that you will be able to visit around the world, a small island, with a huge amount of possibilities!

With some holiday destinations you are likely to only have the chance to dive at one or two sites, due to the lack of coral around the shores, this is not the case for this island!

You will be spoilt for choice if you choose to have a day out diving, this is due to fact that the island boasts no less than 50 sites in which you can dive, yes you heard that right, 50 diving sites available to you!

The sea around the shores will entice you into the depths, and once you have experienced this, you will never forget some of the most amazing sights you are likely to see in your lifetime.

One specific sight that is a choice for most is known as ‘The Wall’. This drop off runs almost the entire length of the north shore of the island and plunges to depths of around 3,200, plenty of room to explore and see some of the mind boggling sea creatures and plant life from around the world.

To some this may seem extremely daunting, but rest assured that there are other sites that can be just as jaw dropping without the need for such extreme depths.

Why not take a trip to the historic town of Frederiksted and experience the thrill of diving down and weaving your way through the 6 sunken ships that have met their fate in these shores several years ago.

Here you can see for yourself what kind of sea life can thrive on the ships now resting on the sea floor!

As well as the 6 ships available to view, there is also a pier which is now considered one the best night dives that you can experience whilst on the island. So not only can you experience diving with sunlight beaming through the crystal clear waters, you can also have the stunning experience of diving whilst the sun is casting is final light of the day upon the rippling surface of the Caribbean sea.

If you are someone who has always been interested in taking a trip into the sea but have not got around to doing it before, and therefore need some lessons, do not worry as you are in the right place to learn from some of the best.

Most of the dive shops offer introductory courses so you can only take to the depths once you know exactly what you are doing, and will not be putting yourself, or anyone else in danger.

If you are keen enthusiast and already have your own equipment then that is great, however diving shops do lend out all types of equipment to enable you to have the best in diving experiences.

Of course there is some cost to having the privilege of seeing some of the most spectacular sights that ocean has to offer, but these are always kept to a minimum on the island and you will always get great value for money, its a promise!

This is a chance that has to be taken when visiting the island, and once you have experienced the thrill, you will be wondering how you will fit in all the diving sites in the remaining days of your holiday. It really is mind blowing!

As you would expect from an island of such natural beauty the arts that are created here is a true reflection of the island its self.

Many of the local artists that have chosen to live on this island have an aim and thrive upon producing art work that can live up to the beautiful island and the way in which people live their lives here. Artists imitate the stunning shore lines of the Caribbean Sea and the island through paintings, pottery, sculptures and the finest photography.

You can find many different private art galleries around the island which are there for one purpose; to truly amaze you with the quality and diversity of art in which the island has to offer.

If you are visiting the island form the month of November up until June, you will have the privilege of been able to take a gentle walk through the streets of Christiansted to experience what is known locally as ‘Arts Thursday’.

On this day you will be able to view several different art exhibits showing off the best the island has to offer, and to make this experience even more relaxing, you can do it all whilst having a drink of some of the finest wines available on the island.

The culture of the island as it is now has derived down through many years as different types of people have left there cultural ways on the island. The very first people to inhabit the island were the Carib and the Arawak people.

Soon after this, the English, French and Dutch people had their turns colonizing the island and from this had a chance to leave their own cultural influence behind. Today the island has its own culture that can be said to have been influenced by the many cultural backgrounds that it has seen since it was discovered, all of this as well as been part of the united states, making it a very diverse resort for tourists.

The island culture is extremely relaxed and of high spirit, something that is typical of the many different islands around the world.

The ‘Jump Up’ Festival is something that has to be seen to be fully appreciated; this festival is extremely fun and is a true reflection of the culture on this island.

It draws in huge amounts of tourists and leaves a permanent memory of the fun- loving spirit that the island boasts.

Although the culture on the island has changed some what throughout the past, some traditions have been carried on and are still been taught today.

An example of this is the Mocko Jumbies that can been seen parading up and down the streets when a special event or festival is taking place on the island. The Mocko Jumbies are masked stilt walkers that represent the sacred spirits that protected African villages when the slaves first came onto the islands, this is now a huge cultural art form that is taught to school kids on the island.

The culture of the island offers something for everyone no matter what your background, may it be the tasteful cuisine, fantastic island music or the relaxion, or even a mix of all of these, the way of life here is sure to make you smile throughout the duration of your stay.

Golf is probably one of the most popular sports around the world. Not only is it an essential part of many peoples day to day life, it is also something people like to do whilst on holiday, may it be a casual hobby or something you take extremely seriously.

Nearly every holiday destination now promotes golf courses available to holiday makers and sometimes this can be enough to make a simple choice on where to go on holiday.

St Croix is no different, it also has a lot to offer for golf players. May you be experienced, or wanting to try it out for the first time, St Croix will meet your needs!

Although St Croix is relatively small compared to other islands around the world, and other mainland resorts, you will be surprised to know that it offers 3 different golf courses to you can be assured you are not going to be let down if you are wanting to play golf in the Caribbean heat.

Below is some information about each of the three courses on the island.

The Reef Golf Course

This golf course is nestled in the Teague Bay situated on the much respected east end of the island.

Situated by the beach and having beautiful palm trees this is considered by many as a truly stunning course. Due to the position of the course, you can take advantage of the brisk breeze which is sometimes needed in order to cool you down from the heat of the midday sun.

The course has a par of 35 and has 9 holes, the course also boasts a driving range. The driving range is popular for many as it offers new players a chance to practice and helps the more experienced to perfect their swing.

On site there is also a tennis court, a stunning beach and a fine restaurant, so this is the idyllic course for people who want to have a fun packed day.

Carambola Golf Club

This golf club is a complete treasure to american golf itself and most certainly one of the finest golf courses on the virgin islands, some even consider it to be the back backdrop a golfer can experience in the whole of the united states.

The course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, known to many as one of the most highly respected designers in the 20^th century. Once the course was officially opened in 1966, the designer himself was said to have considered this course as one of the best he has ever designed.

The course is situated on the northwest side of the island with fairways winding through lush greenery and palm trees.

The course has the full 18 holes and an overall par of 72, so not a short course!  7 of the 18 holes have picturesque lakes fed by natural springs that double up as water hazards, adding to the challenge of completing the course with a respectable score!

However don’t be put off by this, you don’t need to be an advanced player to enjoy this course.

There are 4 different tee markers for all skill levels and relatively large landing greens so your shots don’t need to be 100% accurate to avoid hazards!

This course has already been awarded a gold medal and been given a 4 star rating, so you will not be disappointed. As you would expect from a large prestigious course, it does offer lots of other facilities, these include:

Practice putting green, driving range, clubhouse, pro shop, bar and restaurant, so you are able to enjoy a fine round of golf and be rewarded with a ice cold drink at the end of the day!

This course is  definitely a must visited for all golf enthusiasts who visit the island!

Buccaneer Golf Club

This coursed designed by the PGA professional Bob Joyce is the most challenging course out of the three on the island.

It is a par 70 course that is fairly hilly and is likely to land you in trouble if you do not have a full set of gold clubs, all clubs will be needed to keep you out of the hazards!

The course is situated on the shoreline of Beauregard bay and offers stunning views. Not many courses can offer the chance to have the view of the glistening Caribbean sea from no less than 13 holes on the course!

The third hole on this course is a definite favourite as it offers panoramic vies of the beautiful town of Christiansted to west, Buck Island and Green Cay to the east, and on a clear day you will be able to see other islands in the Caribbean sea.

If you are new to the game you can take up the offer to have a private golfing lesson with one of the two professionals on site, or even take part in a group lesson so you will not feel alone when having lessons.

This course is available to everyone on the island, however bare in mind that priority in reference to tee off time is given to the residents of the Buccaneer Hotel.

All in all, if you are new to the game, never held a golf club before or if you are extremely keen on the game with years of experience, this fine island is sure to please all of you!

St Croix is packed with activities for everyone may you be visiting as a couple or visiting for a family holiday there are things to do that are sure to make your visit to the island a trip to remember.

A major part of any family holiday is creating the right balance between direct family time and time alone as a couple, whilst doing this it is essential to make sure that each individual is happy.

A lot of hotels on the island offer a kids club or a baby sitting service if you wish to spend that quality time alone as a couple.

The hotels offering kids club have a range of varied activities that differ from day to day for the entire duration of your holiday, this means your children are constantly entertained and will find it difficult to get bored.

However you may choose to select a period of time in which your child is dedicated to these clubs, the rest of the holiday you may wish to spend as a complete family.

There are endless amounts of activities you can participate in as an entire family, below are a selection of these that are sure to keep you busy during your stay:

Equus Riding Tours

Equestrian rides are a family favourite and an activity that allows the whole family to get involved.

Horse riding is something a lot of families wish to do but have not yet tried it; this island provides the perfect setting to take the opportunity to try it.

Trained instructors and gentle, loving horses provide the perfect experience for a beginner; however the context can easily be changed for an experienced rider. The rides take you up the North side of the island through hill top villages which give you the opportunity to admire some spectacular views.

The tour also takes you along Cane Bay which is a particular favourite for many!

If you want a truly remarkable experience, why not sign up for the sunset ride. This is a once in a life time experience and enables you to get stunning pictures of the Caribbean sunset, something that cant be missed!

St Croix Safari Tours

These tours are an excellent opportunity to view some of the best historic sites around the island, without having to worry about how far of a walk it will be, or if you will get lost in your car.

The tours are carried out in the open air safari buses which are even air conditioned for your personal comfort. The tour guides will talk you through all the historic land marks that you come across on the journey.

The kids are always thrilled by the fact they will be going on an open air bus, so they are sure to be happy and not complaining!

This is a great way to spend the day and it also very cheap for what knowledge and memories you come away with.

Salt River Kayak Tour

The kayak trip on the famous salt river is something that will never be forgotten.

This trip helps you understand the famous history and does it in a very fun way. The kayaks are extremely stable so you need not worry about tipping them over!

Professional tour guides can offer quick lessons running through the basics, and will be with you for the entire journey keeping a close eye, offering both professional knowledge and safety tips.

The tours run three times a day; morning, afternoon and moonlight tours.

The moonlight one is a particular favourite of many as it offers you the chance to gently paddle throught the moonlit water with the reflections of millions of distant stars.

This tour is something that will live in the memory for years to come and will definitely not disappoint people of all ages!

Kelly Greer Photography

If you want to do something a little less active yet still have a good time with the family, why not take advantage of the adward winner photographer on the island.

Kelly Greer can offer some of the best portraits you could ever expect.

Our stunning shorelines and beautiful oceans can give the perfect backdrop to capture those fun filled family moments. The holiday will unfortunately come to an end, but these portraits will last forever!

Buck Island Snorkelling

The island offers snorkelling trips to the beautiful Buck Island. These trips are something that the whole family will enjoy and will definitely not forget.

Buck Island offers some of the best snorkelling waters available around the world, and can offer some amazing sights.

The lagoons set off the coral can be breathtaking and ideal for less experienced snorkelers as the water is so calm. The coral reefs around the island are home to some of the most spectacular fish life in the worlds oceans and these are often in full show for you to see.

You may even be lucky enough to get up close and personal to our resident Sting Ray of the island, completely tame and barbless, so you will be safe!

This trip is said to be one of the best memories of many people who choose to come visit the island of St Croix!

The island of St Croix has so much to offer, may it be the beautiful beaches, or the fascinating historic land marks, there is something that everyone will be interested in seeing.

Why waste time trying to find certain places, or sweating buckets to reach certain areas, or even getting lost on the way, the hard work can all be done for you.

The locals on the island have the best knowledge of the areas you will be wanting to visit, and of course they know the best way, so why not let them transport you there, and explain everything along the way.

Island tours are the best way to get professional knowledge of the island and this can all be achieved in great comfort. Tours of the island can be given by car, bus, 4×4 or even by air, they really are endless.

Why not head west up into the hills and the rainforest, here you can get to grips with the natural beauty of the island and the wildlife that thrives on the tropical climate.

Other tours head east down the rugged coastline and can offer sight seeing of some of the historic landmarks as well as giving you the opportunity to get some great holiday snaps.

The heritage Trail

This island tour is a lot longer that what most people come to expect from holiday resort tours. This tour consists of a 72 mile round trip of some of the best scenery the island has to offer.

The tour starts by showing some of the best historic sites around the island, and in-cooperates the natural beauty of the island, so you really get a feel for the diversity of the island.

Tan Tan Tours

These tours are unlike any other normal land tour. Some areas of the island are pretty much unseen by most people who visit and choose not to take this tour.

You will be taken to some of the best natural sites around the island in one of our specially modified 4×4 jeeps that are an essential part of the tour, normal cars wont be able to take you off the beaten track!

You will see breathtaking tidal pools, hidden plantations and some historic landmarks and guided through these by the experience driver behind the wheel.

This trip is a true once in a life time opportunity and should be taken to really appreciate the natural beauty behind the island.

No matter what your interests there is sure to be a tour that will give you extensive knowledge as well as a great experience whilst on holiday!

Of course once you are on the island you will realise just how beautiful it, but some people may want to venture off for the day. When you’re on the island, you can easily visit neighbouring islands and be back in good time in the same day!

Day visits to the islands of St Thomas, St John and Water Island is only a very short trip away by air. You may want to travel a little bit further, so why not travel to Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Below is some basic information about some of the local airline that will get you to some of the islands around St Croix :

Cape Air

Cape Air offers quick island transfer to St Croix from Ponce, San Juan and St Thomas.

Flights are available daily from these destinations and flight numbers will change depending on the time of year you are willing to travel to the island.

Flights from Ponce and San Juan depart from 8:45 up until 6.30pm. Flights from St Thomas to the island depart at 10:00am, 11:50am, 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm.

Seaborne Airlines

Seaborne Airlines specialise in flying you from island to island. They pride themselves on great customer service and making sure you get in the air on time.

All flights are kept to strict guidelines just like other larger national airlines. Travel from St Thomas to St Croix on the fast sea plane which proves good fun for many passengers who get to experience this.

Travel from other islands to St Croix on the Seaborne Airshuttle for airport services from St Thomas, San Juan or Vieques. Flights are conveniently scheduled throughout the day with flights in the morning, midday and evening.

As you can see visiting other island in the Caribbean see is very easy and often proves to be great value for money.

Going to other islands will really enhance your holiday experience and give you a true feeling for different cultures within the same region.

If you don’t fancy travelling on a plane, there are several small boat companies that do day trips to some of the the neighbouring islands.

Which ever you decide to do, take to the air, or ride the waves, you will have a great time visiting our sister islands, they are nearly as special as the island of St Croix!