9 days in U.S. Virgin Islands Itinerary

The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, St.

Attractions like Buck Island Reef National Monument and Scuba & Snorkeling make great kid-friendly stops. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Fort Christiansvaern, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, kick back and relax at Pelican Cove Beach, and examine the collection at Estate Whim Museum.

For other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our St. Croix road trip website.

Philadelphia, USA to St. Croix is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Philadelphia to St. Croix due to the time zone difference. In April, St. Croix is warmer than Philadelphia - with highs of 86°F and lows of 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to East End.

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Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): don't miss a visit to St. Thomas Synagogue, stroll through Magens Bay, and then get interesting insight from Tours. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sapphire Beach, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Coral World Ocean Park, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Coki Point Beach.

To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our East End road trip site.

Do a combination of flight and taxi from St. Croix to East End in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and ferry. April in East End sees daily highs of 85°F and lows of 76°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can ride a ferry to Cruz Bay.

The gateway to the island of Saint John, Cruz Bay represents the island's largest town, port, and commercial center.

Attractions like Trunk Bay Beach and Salt Pond Bay make great kid-friendly stops. There's lots more to do: get interesting insight from Tours, stop by Vibe Jewelry, steep yourself in history at Annaberg Sugar Plantation, and trek along Reef Bay Trail.

For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Cruz Bay road trip site.

Getting from East End to Cruz Bay by ferry takes about an hour. Other options: ride a ferry. In April, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 76°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.