FAQ

English is the official language of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The local dialect of Virgin Islands Creole is called Crucian. It is also common to hear French Creole and Spanish spoken. Before becoming a U.S. territory, the Virgin Islands were under the Danish flag and Danish speaking tourists still frequent the islands.

The island is 28 miles from west to east and 7 miles at its widest point north to south, for a total of 84 square miles. To truly appreciate all the island has to offer, you’ll want the flexibility of your own vehicle.

On St. Croix, we drive on the left side of the road in American cars (steering wheel also on the left). The change takes a little getting used to so be prepared to take it slow at first. Once you’ve adjusted to life in the left lane, you’ll be ready to take in breathtaking views from East to West. Watch our KEEP LEFT videos to get ready to drive on the left on St. Croix.

There are also a few other driving quirks on St. Croix. For instance, a honk most often signifies a greeting, “thanks” or go ahead, rather than something negative. And it’s not unusual for a driver with the right-of-way to stop to allow someone to turn.

Deer, mongooses, iguanas, and land crabs are among some of the creatures roaming St. Croix—in fact, you’ll want to keep an eye out for them while driving. Three types of sea turtles—Leatherback, Hawksbill and Green—nest on the beaches of St. Croix, and the island is an excellent destination for birdwatching.

The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center, as well as other rescue organizations, have many cats and dogs available for adoption if you’re interested in taking a critter home with you.

While there is no shortage of beaches for relaxing, there is so much more to do. Hiking, paddleboarding, shopping, snorkeling, horseback riding, sailing, scuba diving, kayaking, birdwatching, ATV four wheeling, jet skiing, historical tours, golfing…to name a few.

You can find just about any kind of food on St. Croix, from burgers to gourmet cuisine. With an abundance of locally grown produce, many restaurants offer farm to table selections—and local seafood, when in season, is on nearly every menu. Of course, no trip to St. Croix is complete until you’ve sampled local Caribbean dishes, like callaloo, roti and pate.

Wash down your meal with local drinks like bush tea, sorrel, peanut punch or seamoss. If you’re a connoisseur of spirits, take a tour of the Cruzan Rum and Captain Morgan Distilleries, and visit the Sion Farm Distillery to try Mutiny Island Vodka made from breadfruit. For a cold beer, a stop at Leatherback Brewing Co. is a must.

We highly recommend a VI Food Tour to experience some of our local fare!

Sandy beaches, lush forests, and blue waters await you here on the island of St. Croix. Follow us on Facebook and check out our Top 20 Things To Do On St. Croix List for ideas on how to spend your days in paradise! We’ll also send you special offers from some of our tourism partners after you make your rental car reservation.

Here are a few other resources to help you plan you travels:

• GoToStCroix.com
• St. Croix This Week magazine
• USVI Department of Tourism
• VInow.com