St. Croix Welcome Center

03/03/2025

Escape the St. Croix heat and try one of our delicious iced coffees!

28/02/2025

March is here and so is our March schedule. So make sure to stop in to get a sweet treat or a bite to eat. If you're visiting the island we are a great place to get information about St. Croix, grab a cold beverage, and rent watersports and e-bikes to explore!

31/01/2025

We are open every day a cruise ship is in port for February! Be sure to stop in for smoothies, ice cream, snacks, souvenirs, rentals, and more!

28/01/2025

23/01/2025

Explore St. Croix with Ease!
Discover the island’s beauty on our electric bikes, available at the St. Croix Welcome Center—the first building you’ll see when stepping off the cruise ship.

- Easily access Frederiksted’s best beaches, bars, and restaurants.
- Pedal as much—or as little—as you like with electric assistance.
- Perfect for exploring at your own pace.

Effortless riding and unforgettable experiences await! You can reserve your e-bike ahead of time here >https://stcroixwelcome.com/

09/12/2024

We love Lyric Sails! Jump on at The Frederiksted Pier right across the street from the Welcome Center!

27/11/2024

We were thrilled to sponsor a recent art contest held at The St. Croix Welcome Center, where creativity and passion truly took center stage! Over 20 talented artists came together to showcase their incredible work, making the event a vibrant celebration of local art.

A special congratulations to Eliana L. Schuster-Brown, whose stunning painting, "Freedom," earned her the $500, sponsored prize (Pictured below.) Her piece captivated everyone with its powerful expression and artistry.

If you had a chance to visit the Welcome Center, we hope you enjoyed the amazing submissions and felt the creative energy of the event. Supporting local artists is something we’re deeply passionate about, and we’re already looking forward to the next opportunity to celebrate their talent! 🎨✨

08/11/2024

The St. Croix Welcome Center proudly hosted an exciting art contest for talented Virgin Island artists, inviting them to recreate the unforgettable final scene from the American classic film The Shawshank Redemption. What made this assignment especially meaningful? Many people don’t realize that t...

07/11/2024

New arrival alert! 🌿✨ Check out our beautiful, eco-friendly cork purses and bags, now in stock! These unique bags combine style with sustainability, crafted from natural cork that’s lightweight, durable, and one-of-a-kind. Perfect for beach days, casual outings, or everyday wear, each bag comes with a stylish strap that adds a touch of flair. Come by and get yours today. 🌎💚

05/11/2024

🎉 In case you missed our live stream yesterday, here are the winners of our competition!

🥇 1st Place: Freedom by Claudia Hodges – Winner of the $2,500 Grand Prize presented by The Welcome Center!
🥈 2nd Place: Freedom by Eliana L. Schuster-Brown – Winner of the $500 prize presented by Sandy Point Art Oasis! Sandy Point Art Oasis
🥉 3rd Place: Free by Jose Joseph – Winner of the $250 prize presented by The Fred Hotel! The Fred

Congratulations to all our winners! 🎊 Please check your email inbox for details on how to claim your prize.

A huge thank you to all participants for sharing your incredible work with us, and to our wonderful sponsors for making this event possible. We couldn’t have done it without you! 👏

03/11/2024

The last day for voting is here! All artists who are participating have completed their recreation of the final scene from Shawshank Redemption which was famously filmed on St. Croix. We have enjoyed having all of the artwork up in the Welcome Center the last couple of weeks and are eager to announce the winner.

We will be open special hours 12-3pm to accommodate any last minute votes, so if you haven't had the chance to make it over to the Welcome Center and vote you definitely should, your vote could help an artist win!

The winner will be announced tomorrow November 4th at 1:30pm live at The Welcome Center, anyone is welcome to attend! We will also be doing a Facebook live stream for those who are unable to make it in person! Link will be posted around 1pm on Monday.

Prizes for the top three pieces with the most votes:
1st - $2,500 Presented by St. Croix Welcome Center
2nd - $500 Presented by Sandy Point Art Oasis Sandy Point Art Oasis
3rd - $250 Presented by The Fred Hotel The Fred

01/11/2024

The last weekend for voting is here! All artists who are participating have completed their recreation of the final scene from Shawshank Redemption which was famously filmed on St. Croix .We have enjoyed having all of the artwork up in the Welcome Center the last couple of weeks and are eager to announce the winner.

We will be open special weekend hours 12-3pm to accommodate any last minute votes, so if you haven't had the chance to make it over to the Welcome Center and vote you definitely should, your vote could help an artist win one of three prizes!!

Prizes for the top three pieces with the most votes:
1st - $2,500 Presented by St. Croix Welcome Center
2nd - $500 Presented by Sandy Point Art Oasis Sandy Point Art Oasis
3rd - $250 Presented by The Fred Hotel The Fred

25/10/2024

Only about a week to go! Come experience the incredible talent showcased at the Art Contest! Be sure to cast your vote for your favorite recreation of the final scene from Shawshank Redemption—filmed right here on St. Croix—and help the artist win the $2,500 grand prize! A big thank you to our amazing sponsors, Sandy Point Art Oasis and The Fred, for supporting this event with additional prizes.

Voting is now live and runs until November 3rd at the St. Croix Welcome Center.

Prizes for the top entries:
🏆 1st Place - $2,500, presented by St. Croix Welcome Center
🥈 2nd Place - $500, sponsored by Sandy Point Art Oasis
🥉 3rd Place - $250, courtesy of The Fred Hotel

Stop by, admire the art, and support these talented artists.
Sandy Point Art Oasis The Fred

22/10/2024

Come stop in and check out all of the amazing art that everyone has put together! Make sure when you're in to cast your vote for your favorite piece, and help them win the $2,500 grand prize! Special thanks to our sponsors, Sandy Point Art Oasis and The Fred for sponsoring a 2nd and 3rd place prize as well.

21/10/2024

🧟‍♂️ Zombie Halloween Bash at St. Croix Welcome Center! 🧟‍♀️

Get ready for spine-chilling fun with our Zombie Drinks Specials:
🍹 Zombie Punch - $15
🍾 Walking Dead Buckets - $25

Hungry? We’ve got a killer Grab & Go menu to keep your undead hunger at bay! 🍗🍤

🎶 DJ Danny will be dropping beats that’ll bring the zombies back to life! 💀🎧

📍 Location: St. Croix Welcome Center, open 8am - 5pm
📅 Date: October 24th

20/10/2024

Exciting News, in-person voting for the Art Contest is now live! All artists who are participating have completed their recreation of the final scene from Shawshank Redemption which was famously filmed on St. Croix. We have enjoyed seeing the submissions come in over the last few weeks and we can't wait to share them with you.

Voting for the contest will take place in person at The St. Croix Welcome Center until November 3rd, so there is plenty of time to see all of the amazing artwork these artists have completed. Everyone is welcome to vote, if you are visiting from a cruise ship, or are a St. Croix local every vote counts.

Prizes for the top three pieces with the most votes:

1st - $2,500 Presented by St. Croix Welcome Center
2nd - $500 Presented by Sandy Point Art Oasis (Sandy Point Art Oasis)
3rd - $250 Presented by The Fred Hotel (The Fred)

Let the voting begin!

18/10/2024

We are thrilled to announce that we’re sponsoring a $250 third-place prize for the St. Croix Welcome Center Art Contest! Big thanks to the Welcome Center for organizing this amazing competition that celebrates both art and the beauty of St. Croix.

Artists have been challenged to recreate the iconic final scene from The Shawshank Redemption, famously filmed right here on the island. Submissions are rolling in, and we’re blown away by the talent already on display!

Important Dates:
Artist Submission Deadline: October 19th
In-Person Voting Begins (Open To Public at Welcome Center): October 20th
Grand Prize: $2,500!
We can’t wait to see the full collection of artwork come together. Stay tuned, and don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite piece!
Good luck to all the artists!