10 Inspirational Photos of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands is the biggest island of the United States Virgin Islands. It is considered the easternmost point in the United States of America. As part of the West Indies, St. Croix is such a gorgeous island showcasing tropical plants, clear blue waters and beautiful sunshine.

Our family now resides in Florida, but when we visit St. Croix we love to take pictures and take back memories with us. I have shared some of these pictures with you so you too can explore pieces of St. Croix in the comfort of your home.

1. Moko Jumbies

During the holidays in December and January, St. Croix celebrates the Crucian Christmas Festival. This festival is where you will get to experience food fairs, music festivals, pageant shows, festival village, street parades and many more.

The street parades consists of Children’s Parade on one day and the Adult Parade the next day along the city’s street. The Children’s and Adult parade has children and/or adult steel pan drummers, majorettes, pageant winners, and colorful carnival costumes with participants dancing to St. Croix’s local festival music, which is typically calypso music.

Part of the street parades include Moko Jumbies. Moko Jumbies have been a part of St. Croix’s cultural heritage for many decades. A Moko Jumbie is basically a walker or dancer on stilts. “Moko” is another word for “herbalist” or “healer” and “Jumbie” is another way to say “ghost”.

The Moko Jumbies wear beautiful bright festival costumes with masks as they dance and greet the spectators of the parade. Moko Jumbies also dance and appear at cultural events during other times of the year like local premier events and even beach parties.

2. Fort Christiansvaern

Fort Christiansvaern is one of the most important historical building structures located on St. Croix. You will find Fort Christiansvaern on the waterfront property of the Christiansted National Historic Site.

At Fort Christiansvaern, you are able to tour around the inside and outside of the building and learn about St. Croix’s history, which includes slavery and emancipation. This is a great way for you and your family to enjoy a nice afternoon on the island with a beautiful ocean view.

3. Seaplane

Interested in traveling in an unusual way between islands? The seaplane is a type of aircraft that can float, land and take off in ocean water. This aircraft doesn’t have wheels, but instead it has floats which helps it to operate on water efficiently.

In St. Croix, you have the option to travel between the U.S. Virgin Islands on a seaplane or an airplane. The flights on a seaplane are just a few minutes long with just a few passengers.

Locals call this “island-hopping” as you can fly on a seaplane from St. Croix to St. Thomas during the day, back and forth. You fly over to one island in the morning, go shopping or visit family members, and then return to your original destination that same day.

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4. St. Croix Mountains

Not only islands like Hawaii have tall breathtaking mountains on its island, but so does St. Croix. St. Croix has hills, rainforests, gardens and a number of mountains.

As you drive around the island you will find homes and vacation resorts hidden throughout, as well as beaches in the low lying areas. These mountains also provide beautiful scenic views for tourist to enjoy when they visit.

5. Beachside Living

Living on St. Croix is a dream come true for so many. St. Croix has some of the best Caribbean views to share. Have you ever thought about living on St. Croix? Where would you live? On the beach or in the mountains?

This is a picture of a beautiful home located on one of St. Croix’s relaxing beaches. The home sits right on the edge of the property providing gorgeous beach views.

Beach homes can be built as one story or multistory homes. You can live close to neighbors or in solitary if you choose. Who would want to share this view with anyone else?

6. Mountainside Home

Maybe living on the beach isn’t your style. Have you considered living in the mountains? You still get oceanviews, just not close up.

This home is nestled high in the mountain with breathtaking island views. You may have to travel on a more difficult terrain to get these homes, but when you find them, you will love them. Nothing says ‘privacy’ better than a mountainside home.

Most mountainside homes provide more acres, therefore providing more space for you to create the home environment you’ve always wanted. Many mountainside homes are also homes to animals such as horses or cows, lots of tropical trees like mango and coconut trees, even storage for the fishing boat you’ve saved up for.

7. Beach Resorts

When visiting St. Croix, you will have so many options for accommodations. You can stay in condos, villas, hotels, houses or resorts. One of our favorite places to stay was at a beach resort.

Beach resorts provide such a mesmerizing experience for your vacation. We love the beach and waking up every morning to the sound of ocean waves was perfect.

Beach resorts also provides amenities like swimming pools, dining restaurants and water sport activities. You will not be disappointed at any of St. Croix’s beach resorts.

8. Local Beaches

Did someone say “beach”? What’s the point of this article if we didn’t discuss St. Croix’s beaches. If you don’t want to stay at beach resorts but want a beach vacation, no problem.

St. Croix has many local beaches surrounding the island. The beaches are located throughout the island for you and your family to enjoy. No beach is better than the other, it’s all about preference.

There are beaches for you if you want to jump in for a quick swim or if you rather a beach with pristine waters located near a facility that offers swimming toys like jet skis or snorkeling gears. Whatever you chose, have fun!

9. Animals- Iguanas

Do you like lizards? To me, iguanas are just big lizards. Others may disagree and say that iguanas are disturbing looking reptiles.

Really, iguanas are lizards that you usually will find in tropical places like Mexico, Bahamas and are now migrating more and more to Florida. If interested, you can care for an iguana as your personal pet.

Green iguanas were not as popular in St. Croix years ago as they are today. Yet, you will find iguanas roaming in your backyard, chilling on the rooftop of your home or hiding in trees.

Most iguanas are herbivores. They love to feed on flowers, fruits, and leaves. Green iguanas are usually harmless, though have caution as they have sharp teeth. They are very laid back creatures and just love to lounge in the sun.

Check out The Moses Dem on the Iguana Farm here!

Animals- Horses

Similar to iguanas, horses also share the island of St. Croix with residents. Horses are plentiful and are found everywhere on the island.

Horses are found on private residential properties, vacant grassy areas, beaches, and parks. St. Croix also hosts horse racing events at the local racetrack.

Horses can be such a joy to have as part of your family. Horses can be used for transportation to get you from place to place around the island. Sometimes you find tourists enjoying a horse ride as they tour certain areas.

Horses can also be used for carrying things or pulling large heavy items. Whatever, your purpose, a horse is there to help you.

10. Pigs and Beer

Since we are talking about animals. I saved the best for last. I don’t think there is any better entertainment in the world than St. Croix’s very own beer drinking pig.

Home to St. Croix’s Mt. Pellier Hut Domino Club, are the beer-drinking pigs. You will see pigs having the time of their lives gulping down an entire can of beer (non-alcoholic).

When you visit St. Croix, head to the rainforest over to this bar and restaurant and get a nice drink for yourself. After your drink, request to give the pig a beer. These pigs are loved by their caretakers and you become part of the family with a nice beer in your hand. Say “hello” for us!

I’ve shared some of my best St. Croix pictures with you. I hope that they have inspired you to travel and take a family vacation to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. These pictures showcase a small piece of what St. Croix really is all about. St. Croix has so much more culture and love to share. When you do visit, don’t forget to take pictures to forever hold those memories close to your heart.

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Have you visited St. Croix, U.S. Virgin and taken photos of your favorite events, people or places? What kinds of photos did you and your family take? If you had the opportunity to head back, what other pictures would you definitely want to take as a memento? Tell us about your memories from your vacation on St. Croix.