Explore St. Croix
Filled with living history, magnificent landscapes and a culture which has survived hundreds of years, St. Croix is unique in the heritage and nature tourism market. St. Croix possesses a unique range and depth of authentic cultural traditions, historic resources, and beautiful natural attractions. CHANT will link you to our rich traditions.
Find the excursion schedule here.
To register, write to sass2020@scandinavianstudy.org no later than February 15. Please book your flights and accommodation individually!
Activities
Frederiksted Historical Walking Tour – $30 p/person
Of all three historic towns in the Virgin Islands, the history of Frederiksted is arguably the most remarkable, with everything from slave rebellion to tsunami to warrior queens to conflagration. CHANT offers a walking tour that shares the history of the town while showcasing the magnificent waterfront, historic Fort Frederik, Victorian townhouses and historic churches and vernacular buildings in the historically Free Black community.
Christiansted Historical Walking Tour – $30 p/person
CHANT guided tour of the significant historic buildings in the town of Christiansted, once the capital of the Danish West Indies. The tour features the Christiansted National Historic Site – a park in the US National Park System. The walking tour will highlight the grand neoclassic buildings of the town, the prominent Government Buildings and townhouses near the waterfront and Fort Christansvaern. The tour will also highlight the Market Squares and buildings where free blacks lived and practiced their trades.
Air Transportation Options
Visit Cape Air’s website to book
Visit Seaborne’s website to book
Visit Bohlke’s website for charter details
Lodging Options
Caravelle Hotel & Casino
Bright, spacious and modernly decorated in warm neutrals with a pop of color, our Harbor View rooms are equipped with a luxurious king bed or two queen beds, a dresser, and a full bathroom. The view from the room looks out over the boardwalk, featuring partial town view and partial water view.
Equipped with a luxurious king size bed or two queen size beds, a dresser, and a full bathroom, Caravelle’s Ocean View Rooms are decorated with a unique Caribbean accents and sleek white wooden furniture and feature a breathtaking view of the Caribbean Sea directly overlooking Christiansted Harbor
Company House Hotel
Air-conditioned guest rooms featuring one lavish king bed or queen bed and classic Caribbean white-washed furniture. Company House Hotel’s classic rooms are fresh, light and tropical located on 2nd and 4th floors of the hotel. Some of these rooms are in the most historic part of the building.
Featuring modern air-conditioned guest rooms with plush beds and updated natural wood furniture that overlook the tropical landscaped courtyard and relaxing swimming pool.
The Buccaneer Hotel
Single or double occupancy
Tax and energy surcharge additional 26.5% on room rate only
Single or double occupancy
Tax and energy surcharge additional 26.5% on room rate only