If you want to get lot's of diving in you could do a two tank boat dive on the West end in the morning and the pier in the afternoon while you're there. There are more lodging options along the North side v.s. C'sted is the place to stay. Sunday afternoons on (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Awesome. Answer 1 of 5: We will be traveling to the USVIs this Fall and will spend several days on St. Croix. I want emails from Fodor's Travel with travel information and promotions. There are certainly many good accommodation options in or near C'sted. Members who are extremely knowledgeable about this destination and answer travellers’ questions frequently. Helpful web links to get you started. Answer 1 of 7: Hi, I’m hoping the TripAdvisor community can help me again. Round-trip St George Village Botanical Garden in St Croix, http://www.tripadvisor.com/pages/forums_posting_guidelines.html. It does get crowded although it is a fun day time party. Or you could stay on HOTC with a beach and still have easy access to downtown by water taxi with no car needed there. If you don't need to stay on the beach there are several hotel options in downtown C'sted on the boardwalk or nearby easily within walking distance of many bars and restaurants. The Fred is a new boutique hotel built from existing renovated buildings. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. St Croix does not get ships every day, and very few in off season, so … The week prior, we will be spending time in St John and the BVI. Thank you all for recommendations. Can anyone … This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-98141728', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');St Croix in July for 4 nights. during the afternoon, we are doing the Big Beard Island Tour; we are wondering if we should spend the morning in frederiksted or in christiansted (where the tour is). We like nature, peace and quie,t and places that aren't too crowded. Also what is the cost to taxi both ways from Frederiksted to Christiansted. We will rent a car and will be there for 5 nights. If you don't need to stay on the beach there are several hotel options in downtown C'sted on the boardwalk or nearby easily within walking distance of many bars and restaurants. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. we are on a (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? We prefer to be in an area that is more lush, as opposed to the arid East end. Get FREE email communications from Fodor's Travel, covering must-see travel destinations, expert trip planning advice, and travel inspiration to fuel your passion. 15 minutes to downtown Christiansted and maybe 25 minutes to Fredriksted. The beach at Hotel on the Cay would be a fun place to hang out and then get a car for a few days too. If you are interested in UW Pics, the Pier is the best place, in my opinion. But not having the dive shop open means having to lug all the gear including tanks down the hill from the car and back and nobody there to give you pointers on conditions and markers. Most of the things to see and do are in the Christiansted area, and that's where I recommend you spend most of your (limited) time. Have been to STX many times and I have to agree with Ray. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-80688870', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Cane Bay on weekends). Helpful web links to get you started. To review the Tripadvisor Forums Posting Guidelines, please follow this link: http://www.tripadvisor.com/pages/forums_posting_guidelines.html. STX doesn't have a lot of crazy nightlife so it sounds perfect for you. The beach is not great. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Staying in St.Thomas and visiting St.Croix as a day trip. The week prior, we will be spending time in St John and the BVI. If you let us know your nightly accommodation budget, we can give you more hotel suggestions. Turtles and rays can be seen at either. I agree with crabgroupie. Thanks. We will be traveling to the USVIs this Fall and will spend several days on (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? F'sted if you consider everything from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Can you please chaperone a rescue pet going stateside on your trip back home? I know these questions have been asked before, but would like an option based on the information I have provided. We want to be on a beach, but one with restaurants and bars nearby. My girlfriend and I are in our early 30’s and enjoy good dinners and maybe a bar or two for a night cap. You can do that without a guide if you have experience. Posts: 1428. The beach is not great. We hope you'll join the conversation by posting to an open topic or starting a new one. Archive - Stay in C'sted as there are more dining options and they are terrific. We prefer to be in an area that is more lush, as opposed to the arid East end. We hope you'll join the conversation by posting to an open topic or starting a new one. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in South Africa. Answer 1 of 10: Looking for pros and cons for staying in these 2 places for scuba diving.