Divi Beach St Croix

Divi Beach sits on the southeast coast of St Croix and fronts the Divi Carina Bay Resort. This long stretch of white sand runs along the island’s east end and connects with nearby Grapetree Beach, making it a pleasant spot for long beach walks.

The beach offers calm scenery, easy access to resort amenities, and wide open views toward the Caribbean. While snorkeling here is limited compared with north-shore reefs, the beach is popular for swimming, relaxing under palm trees, and enjoying drinks or meals at the nearby resort restaurants.

Divi Beach – Quick Facts

Location: Southeast coast of St Croix near Grapetree Bay
Best for: beach walks, resort amenities, relaxed swimming
Water conditions: usually calm but can vary with trade winds
Facilities: bars, restaurant, casino, watersports through Divi Resort
Nearby: Grapetree Beach and St Croix Yacht Club

See also: Divi Beach is one of several beaches on the east end of St Croix. For a full comparison of calm swimming beaches, snorkeling spots, and hidden coves around the island, see the best beaches in St Croix guide.

One of St. Croix’s most successful annual events, “A Taste of St. Croix” takes place each April at Divi.

Facilities

All types of watersports for guests of the Divi resort: beach volleyball, kayaking, snorkel tours, scuba lessons, mini golf, driving range, karaoke, crab races. Walk-in guests can also access these services for a fee. The beach, bars, restaurant, casino, parking are available to all.

The Starlite Bar & Grille offers elegant dining, while Dockside Cafe offers more relaxed eating just steps from the beach. There’s also good pizza at East End Pizza, and Carina Café serves up classic American fare.

Where to Stay Near Divi Beach

The beach is home to the Divi Carina Bay Resort, the island’s only all-inclusive resort. Visitors who prefer smaller boutique hotels or private villas typically stay closer to Christiansted while visiting the east-end beaches by car.

For a full overview of the island’s lodging areas, see the best areas to stay in St Croix guide.

Getting there

The beach is located at the Divi Carina Beach Resort on the southeast side of St Croix island. About a 15 drive minutes from Christiansted. Get on Highway 60 (South Shore Road) south and then east and drive until you see signs for the Divi Resort.

Nearby places to eat

The Far East Restaurant at Grapetree Bay Hotel
St. Croix Yacht Club Tel: 340-773-9531
Duggan’s Reef tel: 340-773-9800 — vie the Duggan’s Reef menu St. Croix
Starlite Bar and Grille

Things to do

Gambling: Divi Carina Resort and Casino
Swimming and snorkeling: Grapetree Beach
Buck Island Reef National Monument — read about the monument (pdf)
Big Beard’s Adventure Tours
Captain Morgan Rum Distillery
Museums — Caribbean Museum Center for The Arts Tel: 340-772-2622
Sunset Cruise. Try Lyric Sails.
Scuba diving or snorkeling — try St. Croix Ultimate Bluewater Adventures for scuba
Fishing charters — Fishwater Charters VI Tel: (704) 641-5512

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort located at Divi Beach is a relaxing adult-only resort on the southeast end of St. Croix. It is also the only St. Croix all-inclusive resort. This resort offers a wide selection of dining options, together with 3 bars and 2 freshwater pools. The main pool is located right on the beach, plus there are lots of water sports equipment (no motors for to keep the place peaceful and relaxing), tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, a fitness center, daily activities, and an on-site casino

Divi Carina St. Croix was completely renovated in 2021 with a stylish tropical design and has an impressive lobby and lobby bar.

The beach-facing rooms offer private balconies with great ocean views. Each has a private bathroom plus is equipped with modern amenities. There are also large hillside suites which have fully-equipped kitchens, plus spacious living and dining areas, a separate bedroom and bathroom, as well and a sizeable private balcony.