U.S. Virgin Islands Dept. of Tourism
Website:	VisitUSVI.com
About Us
Located just 1,121 miles from Miami, the Caribbean destination of the U.S. Virgin Islands beckons visitors to bask in its shimmering turquoise waters and enjoy its many offerings. Long known as a favorite Caribbean call, options for cruising to the USVI include St. Croix and St. Thomas. St. Croix’s cultural offerings and authentic experiences have been well received by visitors, and there are a variety of cruise lines offering itineraries featuring St. Croix. Though comprised of 50 islands in total, some of which are mere rocks or islets, the three principal islands of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas are magnificent tropical environments, each distinguished by its own personality. St. Croix, characterized by its cultural diversity, presents pastel buildings and charming shops in the historic towns of Christiansted and Frederiksted, while the island’s emerald waters, powdery sands and rolling green hillside remain just as Columbus first found them in 1493. Two-thirds of St. John enjoys designation as a protected U.S. national park with 9,500 acres of hilly green land and an underwater reserve. World-renowned beaches include Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, and Maho Bay and St. John was voted “Best Island in the Caribbean/Atlantic” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. St. John is easily reached by St. Thomas via a 15 minute ferry. The liveliest of the U.S. Virgin Islands is cosmopolitan St. Thomas, which offers sophisticated dining and tempting duty-free shopping. Charlotte Amalie is a bustling harbor town full of character, fine restaurants, warehouse shops and historic monuments. St. Thomas’ picturesque Magens Bay has been voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Cruisers seeking adventure-oriented activities have endless choices across all three islands, including horseback riding, kayaking, biking, hiking, sportfishing and sailing, while water lovers experience some of the best SCUBA diving, snorkeling and windsurfing around. Visitors are greeted by year-round warm temperatures, which average 77°F (25°C) in winter, and 82°F (28°C) in summer and by friendly locals who can’t wait to share the beauty of the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a U.S. Territory, the official language is English and the currency is the US dollar, making travel even easier, and no passports are required for U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland. For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to VisitUSVI.com.