Where Is St Croix Located on the Map?
St Croix is a United States territory. It is part of the U.S. Virgin Islands and lies in the eastern Caribbean Sea, about 65 miles southeast of Puerto Rico. All residents are U.S. citizens, and the island uses U.S. laws, currency, and postal service.
How far is St Croix?
| Distance From | Miles | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | 65 | 25 min flight |
| Miami | 1130 | 2.5 hr flight |
| St Thomas | 40 | 20 min flight |
St. Croix is part of the chain of islands that stretch from Bahamas in the north, down to Trinidad and Tobago just off the coast of South America. See our St Croix map to learn more.
St Croix nearby neighbors include the BVI (British Virgin Islands), and about 120 miles to the west of St. Croix you’ll find Anguilla and St. Kitts and Nevis.
You can see where St Croix is on the map using Google here.
The picture below gives you a good idea of where is Saint Croix located in the Caribbean Sea:
The USVI has 3 islands: St Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. Saint Croix is the largest of the 3 US Virgin Islands, and about a 40-mile distance from St. Thomas. This makes day trips between the islands convenient, the islands are serves by both air and St. Croix ferry services.
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St. Croix’s location places the island right in the middle of Hurricane Alley of ocean storms, which typically originate off the west coast of Africa and make their way across the Atlantic. This part of the Caribbean has its rainy season in late summer and the fall.
If you’re going to St Croix this year, take a look at our guide How to get to St Croix.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Where is St. Croix
Yes, St Croix is a US territory. All four US Virgin Islands (St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John and Water Island) are US territories.
St. Croix is 84 square miles and 28 miles long by 7 miles wide.
English is the primary language spoken in St. Croix, with locals speaking a Creole dialect of English called Crucian. Spanish is also spoken by Puerto Rican immigrants.
Yes, St. Croix is located in the Caribbean Sea, 120 miles SW of Puerto Rico.
Christopher Columbus named the island “Santa Cruz” after he visited the island in 1493. The island’s name was later changed to Saint Croix.
BTW, Villa Margarita is located only 1/2 mile from the very spot where Columbus landed in St. Croix!
Ok, we’re biased. But St. Croix’s size, diversity of nature and fauna, plus just a more laid-back vibe than St. Thomas makes St. Croix the best Virgin Island to visit.
St. Thomas is more popular with cruise ships, if that’s what you’re looking for. It’s the busiest and most commercialized of the three islands, and is more upscale, with more high-end dining and golf. So it really comes down to what you want: more crowds, noisy bars and cruise ship tourists, or a more relaxed and less over-developed Caribbean island experience. Here’s the St. Croix cruise ship schedule.
Very. You’ll find everything you need to had a great holiday here: great weather, beaches, friendly people, landscape variety, lost of interesting tasty food, and great sunsets!
St. Croix is safe and good for families. There is a slightly higher crime rate than in many US states, but violent crime rarely involves visitors, and certainly is lower than many surrounding islands in the Caribbean. Just be sensible and don’t leave valuables lying around.
St. Croix is good for families because it has a relaxed environment with lots to do. Plus there are many beaches that are kid-friendly with easy waves.
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What’s So Special about St. Croix?
OK, now you know where is St. Croix, you might be asking: So what? What’s so special about Saint Croix?
The answer is that St. Croix is a must-see for anyone who is interested in history. St. Croix has flown the flags of Spain, The Netherlands, England, France, the Knights of Malta and Denmark. How cool is that?
And oh, the diversity: for example, you have Christiansted, which was once the capital of the Danish West Indies. Its features beautiful 18th-century red-roofed buildings and quaint stone streets. Then you have Frederiksted, its twin city to the west, which sports a fort that once protected the island from pirates and rival nations. And in between them you’ll find the ruins of hundreds of St Croix sugar estates and cattle estates which dot the landscape. It’s a literal trip back into time.
There are botanical gardens, majestic historical restored buildings, and actually it’s simply impossible to not feel history living and breathing as you walk or drive in St. Croix. At one end of the island is Point Udall and its signature sundial monument, marking the easternmost point in the United States. Standing here at sunrise guarantees that you’ll be the first on American soil to see the sun!
But St. Croix is not just about history. It’s also famous for its incredible beaches, recreational activities, great dining, beach resorts, a casino plus a number of super golf courses. As well as a wealth of arts, crafts, music, festivals and cultural events.
Soak up some rays, soak up some culture
St. Croix charms people looking for a laid-back Caribbean experience. It’s an island deeply steeped in history and culture, with historic landmarks, places of worship and festivals that run all year long. Start your day relaxing on the beach. Then try a horseback ride near an 18th century sugar mill. Later, you can visit a colonial church in the afternoon and finish off the day with a wonderful St. Croix romantic dinner.
It’s hard to miss the unique Crucian culture in Christiansted and Frederiksted, with their historical buildings, arts and crafts. Later you can walk around the white sand beaches and turquoise waters; St. Croix has over 30 beaches to enjoy!
There are lots of water activities as well in St. Croix. Take a trip to Buck Island Reef National Monument, one of only three underwater national monuments in the USA. Snorkelers and scuba divers can explore an underwater trail and discover an assortment of sea life, from the protected coral reef to native flora and fauna, the hawksbill turtle and brown pelican.
Relax, and learn why the locals call St. Croix “so nice!”
Where on St Croix in 2025?
If you’re visiting St Croix in 2025, here’s a list of contacts you might find handy:
SERVICES & ORGANIZATIONS
| Alcoholics Anonymous (for meeting schedule) | 340-776-5283 |
| Al-Anon/ACOA | 340-773-0372 |
| American Red Cross | 340-778-5104 |
| National Park Service St Croix USVI | 340-773-1460 |
| Buccaneer Golf Course | 340-712-2144 |
| Tourist Information – Frederiksted | 340-772-0357 |
| Tourist Information – Christiansted | 340-773-1404 |
| Toll Free, not from mainland | 800-372-USVI |
| U.S. Customs – St Croix USVI | 340-773-5650 |
| St Croix Property Management | 340-772-0357 |
LIBRARIES
| Athalie Petersen Library, Frederiksted | 340-772-0315 |
| Florence Williams Library, Christiansted | 340-773-5715 |
HISTORIC
| St. Croix Landmarks Society | 340-772-0598 |
| Fort Frederik Museum | 340-772-2021 |
| St. George Village Botanical Garden | 340-692-2874 |
ARTS
| Caribbean Dance Company | 340-778-8824 |
| Caribbean Museum Center | 340-772-2058 |
| Island Center | 340-778-5271 |
| Pointe Dance Academy | 340-778-0435 |
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL
| Chamber of Commerce | 340-773-1435 |
| St. Croix Hotel Association | 340-773-7117 |
| St. Croix Hotel Association – Toll Free | 800-524-2026 |
AIRLINES
| American Airlines – St Croix USVI | 800-474-4884 |
| American Eagle – St. Croix | 800-433-7300 |
| Cape Air St Croix | 800-352-0714 |
| Coastal Air | 340-773-6862 |
| Delta | 800-221-1212 |
| LIAT | 340-778-9930 |
| Seaborne Airlines Seaplane | 340-773-6442 |
| U.S. Airways | 800-622-1015 |
| Vieques Air Link | 340-778-9858 |
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
| Police, Fire, Ambulance – Land Line | 911 |
| Police, Fire, Ambulance – Cell Phone | 340-772-9111 |
| Divers Alert Network | 919-684-8111 |
| V.I. Territory Emergency Management (VITEMA) | 340-773-2244 |
| V.I. Search and Rescue | 787-729-6770 |
| St. Croix Hospital | 340-778-6311 |
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