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Good Numbers to Know and Things to Do

 

 

This is NOT advertising...they are businesses we’ve

had good results with--or others have told us about.

 

 

RENTAL CARS

 

Centerline Car Rentals
Centerline Road
, LaReine
888-288-8755
340-778-0450
www.CenterlineCarRentals.com

 

Compacts to full size, Wranglers to SUVs, minivans to 15 passenger vans and pick up trucks as well. They will deliver to many locations including the airport -- and offer Free Pick Up anywhere.

 

 

Hertz
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport

888-248-4261
340-778-1402
www.RentACarStCroix.com

 

 

Budget Rent-A-Car
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport

800-227-3359
www.BudgetStCroix.com

 

 

TAXIS

 

St. Croix Taxi Association
Call for dispatcher
English, Spanish & French speaking drivers
340-778-1088
www.StCroixTaxi.com

 

 

LOCAL PLANES AND FERRY

 

Seaborne Airlines
Strand Street
, Christiansted

340-773-6442
www.SeaborneAirlines.com

Island Hop! Leave behind all the dreaded hassles and stress associated with airports, crowds, long travel times.

 

 

SPA

 

The Buccaneer Hideaway Spa
Christiansted
340-712-2102
www.TheBuccaneer.com

 

Aromatherapy or a therapeutic massage. Full body sports massage, or reflexology. Skin care consultation and a variety of skin care treatments and facials are available. Body wraps of lemongrass and lavender, seaweed, Sedona mud, and other  blends are offered.

 

 

GOLF

 

The Buccaneer
12 Minutes away…On the road back to Christiansted

Absolutely great course!
340-712-2100
www.TheBuccaneer.com

 

Carambola Golf Club
Carambola
340-778-5638
www.GolfVI.com

Further away...but lush, challenging course.

About 40 Minutes away…but very lush.   Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and built by Laurance Rockefeller, the Club is the recipient of Golf Magazine's Gold Medal award and annually hosts the Konica USVI Golf Classic featuring LPGA professionals.  In a tropical valley, the course features rolling terrain, ninety-four bunkers and four  par 3's.

 

The Reef Golf Course
Teague Bay, East End
340-773-8844
email

About 10 minutes away going away from Christiansted.  More of the budget course.  Teague Bay on the East End,  9- hole Golf Course, Par 35, with a driving range.  Also on premises are tennis courts, a beautiful beach, and a beachside restaurant serving lunch and dinner.

 

 

DRIVING YOURSELF

St. Croix Heritage Trail
340-772-0598
www.StCroixHeritageTrail.com

The St. Croix Heritage Trail is a self guided driving tour of the island's historic sites and natural areas.  The trail provides linkages between many of St. Croix's major historic attractions such as Whim Plantation Museum, St. Georges Village Botanical Gardens, and Christiansted Historic Site as well as several plantation ruins.  Natural areas and bird watching locales are depicted on the comprehensive map.  Plans call for the development of pullovers and overlooks with further interpretation through signs and wayside exhibits.    

 

 

SPORTS

Kite St. Croix
Christiansted
340-773-9890
www.KiteStCroix.com

Kite St. Croix is a SLINGSHOT powered school and kite board rental. A P.A.S.A certified school, offering the latest in teaching techniques.

 

St. Croix Scuba Shack
72B La Grange, Frederiksted
340-772-DIVE
www.StCroixScubaShack.com

A beach front store on Frederiksted's west.  Dave Ward, the shop owner, has ten years experience working with NOAA, the National Undersea Research Center, and Marine Scientists.  A full service dive facility with NAUI and PADI certified instructors, teaching introductory through advanced diver training.  KAYAKS are also available to discover the calm waters of the west end. 

 

Dive Experience
#40 Strand Street, Christiansted
800-235-9047
www.DivExp.com

Dive Experience has been in business for 20 years and is St. Croix’s original PADI 5 Star Instructor training facility.  All Scuba training, from introductory dives, referral classes, and advance training all the way up to PADI instructor.  Dive Experience also offers a Fish Feed dive.  Open 7 days a week.

 

Cane Bay Dive Shop
Cane Bay

800-338-3843
www.CaneBayScuba.com

Cane Bay Dive Shop is also a Five Star PADI facility that offers packages to divers of all levels. They have store locations in Cane Bay and Christiansted which are open seven days a week. They also have a dive shop in Frederiksted that offers boat dives to west coast sites.

 

Anchor Dive Center
Salt River National Park

340-778-1522
www.AnchorDiveStCroix.com

It is only a 5 minute boat ride to St. Croix's Salt River National Park.  There are 2 other locations at resorts (Divi Carina Bay Resort and Carambola Beach Resort).  PADI trained staff, daily operations.  

 

Paul & Jill's Equestrian Stables
Estate Sprat Hall, Frederiksted
340-772-2880
www.PaulAndJills.com

Rain forest nature tours to spectacular hilltop views. See wood roses, Tarzan vines, wild bromeliads, and fascinating termite nests. Ride past Egrets among famous Senepol beef cows. Sample fruits from our exotic fruit orchard. Stroll to our sugar mill for a spectacular harbor view before we ride horses. For kids or experts. No experience necessary. Reservations suggested at least a day in advance. Please visit our website for details about our rides and rates.

 

America's Paradise Gym
Orange Grove, Christiansted
Hannah's Rest, Frederiksted
340-773-6424
fitnessx@viaccess.net

America's Paradise Gym has 2 locations on St. Croix, one in Christiansted and one in Frederiksted. State of the art equiptment and professional staff.

 

 

SIGHTSEEING

 

Whim Plantation Museum
Estate Whim, Frederiksted
340-772-0598
www.StCroixLandmarks.com

 

Whim Plantation Museum, an authentic Danish sugar estate dating from the 1700's offers a glimpse into the days when sugar was King and rum flowed freely on St. Croix.  Tour the elegantly furnished great house, explore sugar factory ruins, and roam the grounds.  There is also a museum store with a large selection of West Indian crafts, furniture, prints and souvenirs.

 

 

Lawaetz Family Museum
340-772-1539
www.StCroixLandmarks.com


In a valley northeast of Frederiksted, the Lawaetz Museum's 18-century estate house, with its accompanying ruins and rambling garden, has a charming old-island quality.  Converted from a sugar plantation into a dairy ranch in the late 1890's by a Danish farmer and occupied by his descendants for the last 100 years, it houses characteristic and unusual antique furnishings and heirlooms, providing a unique view of Danish West Indian life in the early 1900's.

 

 

NIGHTCLUB

Club 54
Company Street
, Christiansted

340-773-8002
www.Club54.net

On Company Street in downtown Christiansted. Club 54 is one of St. Croix's most popular nightclub for both locals and tourists.    Live music every weekend, a big-screen TV for sporting events, and a full menu of bar pizzas and other late-night snacks. 

 

 

BOATING

Shabeen Charters
Green Cay Marina
Toll Free: 866-552-8313
Local: 340-773-5807
www.ShabeenCharters.com

US Coast Guard Licensed Captains Jim Adams and Brenda Cavanaugh depart from Green Cay Marina on St. Croix's East End on a 42' luxury sloop at 10am, returning at 4pm. They anchor at a secluded spot where you can swim, snorkel, lounge, and have a catered buffet luncheon, including your favorite beverages. They provide the snorkeling equipment and instruction. There is a limit of six guests per sail.

 

Jones Maritime Co.
1215 King Cross, Christiansted
Tel: 340-773-4709
www.JonesMaritime.com

The Virgin Islands are the ideal location to learn to sail. Christiansted harbor and the waters surrounding St. Croix add to the ease of the beginning experience with steady winds and calm seas, while the offshore trips offer a challenging new experience as well as great anchorages and beautiful scenery. Instructors are all offshore cruising sailors. Also, sunset sails, special trips and private bookings.

 

Fantasy Sportfishing
59 King's Wharf, Christiansted
340-773-2628
www.MileMarkWatersports.com

St. Croix is known for it's marlin, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and mahi-mahi sportfishing. They have a  38' Bertram Special Edition which may be the most comfortable fishing boat in St. Croix.  With a kitchen, sitting area, bathroom and spacious salon, this is fishing in style. Half day, 3/4 day, or full day charter.

 

Caribbean Adventure Tours
Salt River National Park

340-778-1522
www.StCroixKayak.com

Caribbean Adventure Tours offers guided kayaking tours of Salt River National Park and Ecological Preserve. Paddle the tranquil, protected waters of Salt River and enjoy the Park’s unique combination of ecological, historical and cultural highlights. Explore birding areas and mangrove groves, observe ancient Indian burial grounds, sunbathe, hike and swim on a pristine secluded beach, and paddle to Christopher Columbus’ landing site as his crew did 500 years ago. This tour has been featured in venues such as The Discovery Channel, The New York Times, and Islands Magazine. Ages 4 and up – beginners and experts welcome! Tour price: $45. Tour time: 3 hours.

 

 

TAXI PRICES 

From Airport

To Christiansted

To Frederiksted

Airport

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7.50

5.00

Bay Gardens

13.00

6.00

20.00

Breakfast Club

13.00

---

20.00

Buccaneer Hotel

16.00

8.00

24.00

Candle Reef

18.00

12.00

24.00

Cane Bay Reef Club

13.00

16.00

22.00

Carambola Golf Villas

16.00

20.00

22.00

Caravelle Hotel

13.00

---

20.00

Caribbean View Apts.

13.00

8.00

20.00

Carringtons Inn

13.00

6.00

20.00

Chenay Bay Beach Resort

17.00

12.00

24.00

Christiansted Town

13.00

---

20.00

Club Comanche Hotel

13.00

---

20.00

Club St. Croix

13.00

6.00

20.00

Coakley Bay Condos

18.00

12.00

24.00

Colony Cove Condos

13.00

6.00

20.00

Coral Princess Condos

13.00

8.00

20.00

Cormorant Beach Club

13.00

8.00

20.00

Cottages by the Sea

10.00

20.00

6.00

Cruzan Princess Condos

13.00

8.00

20.00

Danish Manor Hotel

13.00

---

20.00

Divi Carina Bay Resort and Casino

20.00

15.00

30.00

Estate Carlton

10.00

16.00

8.00

Frederiksted Town/ Pier

10.00

20.00

---

Frederiksted Hotel

10.00

20.00

---

Gallows Bay Dock

14.00

5.00

22.00

Gentle Winds Condos

14.00

18.00

20.00

Golden Rock Shopping Center

13.00

6.00

20.00

Green Cay Marina

17.00

10.00

24.00

Hovensa Oil Refinery

10.00

10.00

16.00

Hibiscus Beach Hotel

13.00

8.00

20.00

Hilty House

13.00

6.00

20.00

Holger Danske Hotel

13.00

---

20.00

Hotel on the Cay

13.00

---

20.00

InnParadise

13.00

6.00

20.00

Island Center

12.00

10.00

16.00

King Christian Hotel

13.00

---

20.00

Kings Alley Hotel

13.00

---

20.00

Kronegade Inn

13.00

---

20.00

La Grange

12.00

20.00

6.00

Long Reef Condos

13.00

6.00

20.00

Mill Harbor Condos

13.00

6.00

20.00

On the Beach Resort

10.00

20.00

6.00

Paradise Sunset

13.00

25.00

6.00

Penny's Fancy

12.00

6.00

20.00

Pink Fancy  Hotel

13.00

---

20.00

Queen's Quarter

13.00

10.00

16.00

Questa Verde

13.00

6.00

20.00

Rattan Inn

13.00

10.00

16.00

Reef Condominiums

20.00

15.00

30.00

St. C Condos / Inn at Pelican Heights

13.00

8.00

20.00

St. Croix Yacht Club

20.00

15.00

30.00

Salt River Marina

14.00

16.00

20.00

Schooner Bay Resort

14.00

5.00

22.00

Southgate/Tipperary

17.00

10.00

24.00

St. George Botanical Gardens

10.00

15.00

10.00

Sprat Hall Plantation

15.00

21.00

10.00

Sugar Beach Condo

13.00

7.00

22.00

Sunny Isle Shopping Center

10.00

10.00

15.00

Sunset Beach Cottages

10.00

20.00

8.00

Sunshine Mall

10.00

15.00

10.00

Sunterra Carambola Resort

16.00

25.00

20.00

Tamarind Reef Hotel

17.00

8.00

25.00

United Shopping Center

12.00

8.00

15.00

Villa LaReine Shopping Center

10.00

10.50

10.00

Villa Madeleine

20.00

16.00

40.00

Waves at Cane Bay

16.00

20.00

20.00

Whim Plantation Museum

10.00

16.00

8.00

 

 

St. Croix Taxi Association, Airport

340-778-1088

Antilles Taxi Service, Christiansted

340-773-5020

Caribbean Taxi and Tours, Christiansted

340-773-9799

Cruzan Taxi Association, Christiansted

340-773-6388

St. Croix Transit Tours, Frederiksted

340-772-3333

Discovery Tours, Frederiksted

340-772-4492

Frederiksted Taxi Service

340-772-4775

Golden Rock Taxi

340-778-7007

Eagle Taxi and Tours

340-778-3133

Taxi Commission (complaints / lost & found)

340-773-8294