St. Croix Nightlife

It's amazing to see the lights of Christiansted and Frederiksted at night from the water. It's even more amazing to be out among them! The nightlife on St. Croix offers many different moods and a variety of music. You'll find beach bars, boardwalk bistros and balcony cafes. You'll hear reggae, rock, and jazz. You'll find dozens of your new best friends dancing to local bands and solo artists. If you're really raring to go, you can dress up and go dance the night away. Many of our hotels and resorts have music, bars, and game rooms. Whatever your speed or your style, you can follow the lights to the night of your life.

Shop til you drop when the sun goes down and things get cool in Christiansted! Don't miss First Friday, which takes place the first friday of every month. Shopping, live music, food and drink specials and MORE! Shop til you drop when the sun goes down and things get cool in Christiansted! Don't miss First Friday, which takes place the first Friday of every month. Shopping, live music, food and drink specials and MORE!




Sunset Jazz takes place every third Friday in Frederiksted.

Sunset Jazz in Frederiksted
Vendors Plaza @ the Pier, Frederiksted
340-772-4000
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Scheduled for the third Friday evening each month, businesses and volunteers in Frederiksted host an impressive roster of musicians from around the world. Sit outside, enjoy the sunset and breeze coming off the water, and relax to some great music. The event is free to everyone, but seating is first-come first-serve along the newly re-done Frederiskted waterfront.  Music begins at 5:30.

See our Event Calendar for dates. Click here to read more.




Take a chance at Divi Carina Bay Casino.
Divi Carina Bay Casino is the Virgin Islands only casino.

Divi Carina Bay Casino
35 Estate Turner Hole, East End
340-773-PLAY
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As the U.S. Virgin Islands' first and only casino, Divi Carina Bay Casino melds the thrill of Las Vegas-style gaming with a carefree Caribbean spirit. The casino features an array of the world's most preferred games, including Blackjack, Caribbean Stud, Craps, Roulette, Texas Hold 'Em poker, Three Card Poker and Video Poker. Completing the gaming experience are hundreds of slot machines in various denominations. You'll also find free entertainment in the Carina Bay Showbar. Come play at Divi Carina Bay Casino, where fun-filled, good times are always "your best bet"! Hours: Sunday — Thursday Noon — 4am; Open Noon Friday thru 6am Sunday.

See also: resorts, events calendar




Jump Up is a street party that takes place four times a year in Christiansted.

Jump Up
Streets of Christiansted
340-713-8012
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Many inbound island visitors plan their vacations to coincide with a Jump Up - family oriented, safe, fun block party style events. The streets are closed off to traffic so that the mocko jumbies can roam through the streets. Youth & calypso bands sprinkle the town, restaurants and businesses stay open late offering great specials.  Visitors can enter drawings to win prizes. The event is from 6-10pm, but the party continues long after that!

See also: calendar of events, culture, pictures




Rum Runners, fine waterfront dining.
Rum Runners has one of the largest open air bars in St. Croix.

Rum Runners Steaks & Seafood
Boardwalk & Caravelle Hotel, Christiansted
340-773-6585
RumRunnersStCroix.com

Rum Runners is a festive Caribbean bar and restaurant located on the waterfront in downtown Christiansted. Voted Best Restaurant 2 years in a row by St. Croix's People's Choice! We hope you'll stop by the bar for our popular happy hour with live entertainment (during season) and tropical drink specials. Stay for dinner -- our kitchen offers offers both Caribbean and Continental cuisine seven days a week. Don't forget to stop off at the deck bar for sushi or a glass of wine- and to see LIVE tarpon feeding nightly. Rum Runners is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Sunday brunch from 10am to 2pm.



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