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   Christiansted harbor. Photo © 2010 Bart de Boer
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St. Croix
U.S. Virgin Islands
If you are curious to see how St. Thomas would look without the hordes of tourists, visit neighboring St. Croix instead. Here, you will find no mega taxfree markets or traffic jams. St. Croix is remarkably relaxed and laid back. Your cruise ship will dock at Frederiksted, boasting glorious beaches but not much more. On the pier, you can buy tickets for the shuttle buses that run across the island to the quaint capital Christiansted. An intriguing combination of tropical charm and European heritage, Christiansted has a great setting and is home to a beautifully restored Danish fortress. And if you like snorkeling and diving, don't miss Buck Island Reef National Monument.
 
Early morning arrival Frederiksted fort Musical welcome Downtown Christiansted
Danish street sign Christiansted waterfront Fort Christiansvaern Protestant Cay, Christiansted
D Hamilton Jackson Park D Hamilton Jackson Park This is the US, too Back on board
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St. Croix Fast Facts
Coordinates: 17° 45′ N  64° 45 W
Population: 60,000
Official language: English
Currency: US Dollar
Time zone: UTC-4 / AST (Halifax, San Juan, Caracas, Manaus, Santiago)
Best time to visit: January - December
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