Explore: Christiansted
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Description:
Christiansted Harbor is well-protected by a long reef and has an offset entry. The harbor has good anchorages, marina options, and marine facilities. The town of Christiansted has a population of just over 3000.
Cruiser Highlights:
The town is a walkable size and includes a variety of services and infrastructure including marinas and services; post office; bank; stores; restaurants; taxis; car rentals and the Vitran Public Bus (with service to the airport and Frederiksted). The international airport is 15 minutes out of town. There are also a variety of historic and natural tourist sites.
Entrance notes or cautions:
The entrance has good depths and is well-marked but there are many reefs. The entrance can be difficult with winds out of the north. Night or poor visibility entrance and exits should be avoided.
Position: 17° 45′ N, 64° 42′ W (Mid harbor)
Clearance
Clearance Process:
This is a port of entry for the USVIs but not a straightforward port to use for clearance. CBP are located at the airport which is not cruiser-friendly to get to ($100 by taxi or rent a car).
Call the airport at (340) 778 0216.
See the main USVI formalities page for full details of the clearance procedure.
Last updated: May 2021
Related Businesses
CBP Reporting Station – Saint Croix
Address: RR #2-9922, Henry Rohlsen Airport, Kingshill, Christiansted, St Croix, US Virgin Islands, 00850
Tel:+1 (340) 773-1011 / (after hours) +1 (340) 773-1490 Fax:+1 (340) 778-7419... Read More
Docking
Anchorages:
If you plan to anchor in a designated anchorage for 14 days or more in a six month period you’ll need an anchoring permit from the DPNR office. Alternatively moving to a new bay or harbor restarts the 14 days count. See the USVI Formalities/Restrictions page for more information.
The anchorage has a good holding in clear water in sand and it’s protected from the swell by the reef. The primary anchorage is located behind Protestant Cay in 10-foot depths, but you can also drop the hook on the east side of the harbor when space is tight. Be aware if you do anchor on the east side the anchorage is known to be quite rolly when there is a northerly swell.
Moorings:
Free public moorings are available for vessels under 60 feet in length for day use only and do not require a permit. The moorings on St. Croix can be white, yellow or orange. Public moorings are not intended for overnight use. All other moorings require a permit from the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR).
Dinghy Docks:
Dinghies may be docked along the boardwalk.
Security:
Take normal precautions. In August 2019 an unlocked catamaran docked at the public pier was boarded overnight by an intruder. Be sure to secure your dinghy and outboard at all times.
Marinas:
There are a variety of small docks including the Christiansted boardwalk public pier as well as full-service marinas in this area.
Last updated: August 2019
Related Businesses
Department of Planning and Natural Resources (Coastal Zone Management Division)
Address: 45 Mars Hill ( Rainbow Building), Frederiksted, Christiansted, St Croix, US Virgin Islands, 00840
For anchorage and mooring sites, mooring permits, and other such regulations.... Read More
Green Cay Marina
Address: Tamarind Reef Resort, 5000 Estate Southgate, Christiansted, St Croix, US Virgin Islands,
Location 17° 45' 31"N ,64° 40' 13"W
Max. depth 8ft. 154 slips. Visitors and live-aboard welcome. Water, electricity, fuel, pump-out facility, WiFi, laundry, restaurants, repairs. Use... Read More
Jones Maritime Marina
Address: 1215 King Cross St, Christiansted, St Croix, US Virgin Islands, 00820
A 15 slip marina in the heart of downtown Christiansted.... Read More
National Parks Service
Address: Christiansted, St Croix, US Virgin Islands,
Information on the current Parks regulations.... Read More
Saint Croix Marine
Address: P.O. Box 24730, Gallows Bay, Christiansted, St Croix, US Virgin Islands, 00824
Under new local ownership 2020. 44 slips and mooring balls. Max. depth 12ft. All facilities, fuel, pump-out facility, laundry, chandlery, restaurant. Boatyard with 60-ton travel... Read More
Salt River Marina
Address: Rt 801, Salt River, Christiansted, St Croix, US Virgin Islands, 00824
A recognized hurricane hole. No information about services here.... Read More
Silver Bay Marina
Address: 1215 King Cross St, Christiansted, St Croix, US Virgin Islands, 00820
Located in downtown Christiansted, on the waterfront between Rum Runners and Angry Nate's Restaurants.
Visitor's berths, dinghy dock.... Read More
Yacht Clubs
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St Croix Yacht Club
Address: 5100 Teqgue Bay, Christiansted, St Croix, US Virgin Islands, 00820
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