St. Croix cruise port: excursion prices and pier guide
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands (Eastern Caribbean). The pier lands in quiet Frederiksted. Buck Island snorkel boats leave from Christiansted on the other side of the island.
All cruise lines side by side
| Tour type | Royal Caribbean | Carnival | NCL | Independent | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran / sail & snorkel | – | $116 | – | $119 | 5/5 |
| Kayak / paddle | – | $140 | – | $80 | 5/5 |
| Zipline | – | – | – | $118 | 5/5 |
| Snorkel tour | – | $135 | – | $119 | 3/5 |
| Ruins / history | – | $90 | – | $45 | 5/5 |
| Food & tasting | – | – | – | $64 | 5/5 |
| Beach break / beach club | – | $90 | – | – | 5/5 |
| Nature / waterfall / park | – | $115 | – | – | 5/5 |
| City / island tour | – | – | – | $45 | 5/5 |
Median adult price per tour type. A dash means that line's prices for St. Croix were not shown publicly when we checked, or there was no close independent match.
Royal Caribbean in St. Croix Carnival in St. Croix NCL in St. Croix
Distance from the pier
| From the pier to | Straight line | Approx. travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Frederiksted town | 250 m | ~5 min walk |
| Christiansted | 19.5 km | ~45 min by road |
| Buck Island Reef | 29.0 km | ~65 min by road |
| Rainbow Beach | 925 m | ~15 min walk |
Distances are measured from Ann E. Abramson Pier, Frederiksted. Travel times are estimates for normal traffic, not including ferries or tender queues.
All-aboard and buffer rules
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
Tours that need extra margin here
- Snorkel tour: Buck Island trips leave from Christiansted, about 30 minutes across the island.