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It did not work out well. I would highly suggest NOT to do a full day sail when in port. We didn't have a choice because the half day sails were all booked up.

I am SO sorry to hear! What happened, if I may ask?

We have lots of ship credits so prefer the sail over. Hopefully someone can answer the question.

I believe UK Cruiser2 did answer you, yes you will be able to get a taxi back to the ship from Rainbow. They roll through there all day running people back and forth to the ship.

Bar, Restaurant, Beach Club, Live Music Venue, Watersports Hub, Paradise.

I just can"t seem to find this. I am looking for a half day toyr. A 2 hour-ish tour with a 2 hr.beach drop off and later pick up. Does anyone have any recommendations for a tour guide doing this? Thanks!!!

Prince Safari Tours 340-642-3811

Trying to plan our trip in March, and can't seem to find this. Thanks.

Half an hour drive time. Maybe 45 minutes in a taxi if they make a couple stops.

Hi!

Hoping Drake sees this. Going to St Croix in late December and am wondering how the beaches have recovered after the Hurricanes last fall. I love calm beaches-possibly a bay of some sort- hoping on the Caribbean Sea side. I also love beach combing for sea glass and sea shells if there are any good beaches in St Croix for that!

 

Thanks! Can’t wait to explore more Caribbean beaches.

I see it! The beaches are coming back! Still rocky in places but perfectly wonderful if you wear beach shoes. Dorsch beach is my absolute favorite spot for sea glass and sea shells, I recommend you check it out!

Quick question,

From either Sandcastle or Rainbow, how difficult to get cab to Cuzan Rum Tour? Approximate cab time and tour time? Also would it be difficult to get cab back to ship?

Easy to catch a cab, 12 minute travel time, $10 each way. Make arrangements with the driver for the trip back.

We will have 6 people in our group-

Are mini vans available to rent?

Rentals of any kind are at a serious premium right now. You are competing with off-island recovery workers and refinery workers. That being said I believe you should be able to find a minivan if you try.

We will be in St. Croix for a day in December and I think we would just like to visit a beach for the day.

 

I was interested in Sandcastle and have e-mailed them about day passes, but it appears they are now adults only and I don't know if they will let us go there with our 11-year old son.

 

I was thinking perhaps Rhythms at Rainbow Beach if Sandcastle isn't a possibility. Are Sandcastle and Rhythms walkable from the cruise port? If not, are taxis readily available? Can we get a private taxi? We were on a mini-van taxi in Grand Cayman where they stuffed us in like sardines and I'd like to avoid that if possible.

 

Another possibility is booking The Palms at Pelican Cove through the ship, but I don't know if that's worth the 30 minute drive?

 

My other thought was to reach out to Prince Taxi and Safari Tours to see a few sights (maybe the Columbus landing?) and then go to a beach?

 

My husband and son aren't the adventurous type, so I'd like to keep this as relaxing and low-key as possible.

 

Help!

Lots to address here but I'll try to get it all!

Sandcastle has certainly turned its eye more toward adult guests, that being said I doubt they would deny entrance to your child. You may not like what junior sees though, there is a clothing optional pool there....

Neither of those are a safe or easy walk from the pier, I would highly HIGHLY recommend you take a taxi to either location. Taxi busses patrol that stretch all day long, it should be very easy to hop in one for a few dollars and a few minutes to your destination. Taxis on St. Croix are almost exclusively 15 passenger vans. I have no idea what a private taxi would cost but I imagine it would be pricey, as you are asking the driver to give up 11 other fares. To either of those locations, you'll only be in the van for 5 minutes at most, it shouldn't be too bad.

The Palms is not worth the drive from their own entrance, let alone from across the island, other than that I will keep my opinions to myself about them.

Prince has taken good care of my family several times, I trust that he will take care of yours. He will give you good recommendations on where you should go depending on the day, trust his judgment.

I hope this answers everything!

Is that 10pp each way? Or round trip?

Each way, should be under $20 round trip.

TripAdvisor has reviews going back to 2015 - 5 star rated.

 

Looks like they do longer trips, as well.

It's not cheap, so I don't think they cater to cruisers, or other regular folks.

 

I'm sure it is a lovely day, but I am ambivalent, as I have 3 other day sails booked on this trip.

If I go, I'll report back.

If not, I'll take a shorty sail with Big Beard, then buy you and the Mrs. a drink for all your help here!

I asked around with some friends that do a lot of charters, the reviews were overall positive.

If it's something you want to try I'd say do it.

Any locals reading this board? We are going to be on St Croix on Christmas day but I am assuming that everything will be shut. Any chance that tour operators might be doing tours?

 

Cheers,

If there's a ship, they'll be open. Most of the town will probably open up, no one can say no to 3000 potential customers these days.

Iditarum Charters - Six-Hour Catamaran Sail/Snorkel/Beach Excursion

 

 

Hi Drake - somebody on my January cruise is organizing a day sail with the above guy - sails out of near Christiansted.

 

I believe you are on the other side of the island, but I thought I'd take a chance and ask anyway.

 

Do you have a comment either way? If it passes muster, any ideas on where to go?

I think he stops at Shoy beach and anywhere else we want.

He does not go to Buck Island.

 

Thanks for all your help on here.

Thanks for the question, I've never heard of them before. Are they new?

When you purchase a Buck Island excursion from the cruise line, who does the cruise line pick? Big Beards?

Depends on the cruise line, most do Big Beards but I think Celebrity uses Caribbean Sea Adventures.

Interesting autocorrect on that one lol.

Big Beards is the best, most reliable and best crew.[/quote

Do they provide transportation from the pier in Frederiksted?

If not, do you have suggestions?

Thanks!

 

Read this:

https://www.bigbeards.com/coming-by-cruise-ship

Two of the greatest golf courses in the Caribbean if not the world are on St. Croix.

Carambola Golf Club is located roughly mid-island and is lush and tropical. (http://www.golfcarambola.com/)

The Buccaneer is located further east and gives you one of the most stunning ocean vistas in the world.

(https://www.thebuccaneer.com/amenities/golf-en.html)

I'm sure they would love either option.

Might switch to Avis I think their office on King St is still open

 

 

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Only on ship days, and they don't open until the ship docks.

I've done it. It's sand so it's going to be tiring. Also, no amenities once you get into the protected area. Nothing but sand and sea.

I figured if anyone had it would be you lol.

I was out there on Saturday and the walk from the parking lot out to the beach was enough for me!

This has been addressed multiple times, just search down a page or two. I think people get tired of answering this same question

 

 

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Thank you!

Thank you, that sounds good.

 

 

Does anybody know the opening hours of both and if I need a reservation for the tour ?

 

 

I tried to mail them but got no answer.

 

 

Nadine

I posted the hours below. No reservation needed but if you have a big group you can call 340-692-2280 to let them know.

cruzan rum web site says closed sat / sun

Open Monday-Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, and any day a ship is in port.

SCUBA is more established and better liked within the community here. I'm not a diver but for my money, I'd go with St. Croix Underwater Bluewater Adventures.

Would you know if they have a website to see what they offer for tours?

They don't have an official website but this is a pretty good one.

http://caribya.com/st.croix/sweenys.tours/

We will be in St. Croix in February and wondering which beach to go to. Sandy Point, Fort Frederik Beach or Rainbow Beach? Does anyone know which is the easiest to get to and if there are chairs and umbrellas to rent?

Those are 3 very different options so it really depends on what you are looking for.

Sandy Point is unspoiled natural beauty, absolutely no amenities or rentals there but it is peaceful and serene.

Fort Frederik Beach is closest to the pier, but rentals may be lacking. Since Freedom City was destroyed in Maria there's not really a permanent business presence there. It's walking distance but I can't promise you'll find chairs or umbrellas, also it's usually crowded on ship days.

Rainbow is where the party is! Rentals available, food and drinks from the bar, usually a band or dj, jetskis, vollyball, and about 1000 of your new best friends.

thanks so much. We will be there mid april and otherwise we will just go to the beach.

340-773-6700