
Christiansted Travel Guide
U.S. Virgin Islands
Christiansted is a small town of 2,626 people on Saint Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It sits on the island’s northern coast and is served by both air and seaplane connections.
Travellers can arrive through Henry E. Rohlsen Airport or Christiansted Harbor Seaplane Base. Sugar Beach is the named nearby coastline option, 1.6 kilometres from Christiansted.
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Population
Weather in Christiansted
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Know before you go
Pays in USD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +1340
Tipping: Tipping is customary in the U.S. Virgin Islands for various services. While not mandatory, it's generally expected to show appreciation for good service.
Best time to visit Christiansted
Jan
28°15Feb
28°13Mar
29°14Apr
29°20May
30°19Jun
31°15Jul
31°17Aug
31°20Sep
31°19Oct
31°19Nov
29°18Dec
29°13Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Christiansted
Cay Beach
0.3 km away
Altona Lagoon Beach
1.2 km away
Sugar Beach
1.6 km away
Buccaneer Beach
2.3 km away
Cathys Fancy Beach
2.5 km away
Shoys Beach
2.8 km away
Pelican Cove Beach
4 km away
Tamarind Reef Beach
4.1 km away
Things to do in Christiansted
Fort Christiansvaern
historic site
0.1 km
Christiansted National Historic Site
historic site
0.1 km
Danish West India and Guinea Company Warehouse
historic site
0.1 km
Steeple Building
historic site
0.1 km
D Hamilton Jackson Park
park
0.2 km
Caravelle Casino
casino
0.2 km
St. Croix Christian Church
christian place of worship
2 km
Lord God of Sabaoth Lutheran Church
protestant place of worship
0.1 km
Getting there
Henry E. Rohlsen Airport · 11.3 km
Christiansted Harbor Seaplane Base · 0.5 km
Frequently asked Questions
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