
Frederiksted Harbor hosts a number of cruises for St. Croix; credit Majaiva
St. Croix Transportation
Airport
St. Croix Transportation is anchored by Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport (STX) accommodates direct flights from North America and Europe. The airport is named after Henry E. Rohlsen, a St. Croix native who served as a Tuskegee Airman during World War II. Rohlsen also served as chairman and president of the National Airlines of Ecuador.
Direct flights to STX Airport are from New York, Newark, Boston, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, San Juan, Chicago-O’Hare, and Washington-Dulles airports. Non-stop flights are provided by American, Delta, United, JetBlue, and Spirit Airlines from the mainland U.S. and by Liat, Cape Air, and Seaborne Airlines from several Caribbean islands. Since the recent airport expansion, STX has included these and more passenger amenities:
– ATMs
– Currency Exchange
– Post Office
– Car Rentals
– More eatery
– More gift shops
Care Rentals
These vendors rent automobiles in St. Croix, USVI.
Budget – 888-264-8894
Hertz – 888-248-4261
Centerline – 888-288-8755
Judi of Croix – 877-903-2123
Local Buses & Taxis
Taxi fares are available from the airport dispatchers. For 1-2 persons, they range from $6 to $50, depending on distance traveled. Pay roughly half more to add a 3rd passenger.
Aside from being a great way to tour the island, taxis offer insight into the island’s culture. The comfortable vans are each uniquely decorated and themed to express the driver’s personality. Drivers are generally well-versed in informing vacationers, including tips on local restaurants and sights. As expected, taxi depots are located at STX Airport and Frederiksted Cruiseport.
Mini-buses also go to various attractions on the island.
Cruise Port
Though the island has two deepwater ports, Frederiksted is the sole cruise port for St. Croix. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian, and Carnival cruise lines have a St. Croix port-of-call on some Eastern Caribbean and Southern Caribbean routes. Most cruises to the island leave from Fort Lauderdale, Miami, San Juan, and Baltimore. Check with the cruise line to be certain.
Passengers disembark at the Frederiksted Pier to explore the town, enjoy the beaches, rent a car, or catch a waiting taxi. No Worries. Taxi drivers always know when the ships arrive.