ST. CROIX MARINE CENTER 🇻🇮 USVI SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
ST. CROIX MARINE CENTER 🇻🇮 USVI SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
17° 44.9383′ N 064° 41.9016′ W
SCMC sponsors the Ocean Posse with the following discounts:
10% off all marine store items, excluding outboard motors
10% daily and monthly dockage and moorings fees
5% off diesel and fuel purchases
AMENITIES
- Dockage – 44 fixed slips – Maximum vessel size: 125 Feet
- Fuel Dock – Gasoline & Diesel
- Marine Store / Chandlery
- Haul and Launch
- WIFI
- Washrooms and showers
ST. CROIX MARINE CENTER SAFE APPROACH
LOCATION
NEARBY
⚓ 1. Christiansted National Historic Site
• What it is: A well-preserved colonial Danish fort and administrative complex dating back to the 18th century.
• Why go: Walk the cobblestone paths of Fort Christiansværn, the Danish Customs House, and the Scale House. It’s a vivid time capsule of Danish rule in the Caribbean.
• Tip: Visit at golden hour — the warm light on the yellow Danish buildings is unforgettable.
⚓ 2. Estate Whim Plantation Museum
• What it is: The oldest sugar plantation museum in the Virgin Islands.
• Why go: Explore a restored great house, sugar mill ruins, and period tools. Gain insight into the colonial and enslaved peoples’ experience.
• Tip: Combine this with a visit to other nearby plantation ruins like Rust Op Twist.
⚓ 3. Frederiksted Historic District
• What it is: A charming port town rebuilt after the Fireburn labor revolt of 1878.
• Why go: Stroll among Victorian gingerbread architecture, visit local art galleries, and enjoy a laid-back town vibe steeped in history.
• Tip: Visit the Eliza James-McBean Clock Tower and the Fort Frederik Museum.
⚓ 4. St. George Village Botanical Garden
• What it is: A lush 16-acre garden built on the ruins of a 19th-century sugar estate.
• Why go: Discover native and imported plants, historic ruins, and Arawak petroglyphs. It’s peaceful and culturally layered.
• Tip: Great place to escape the midday sun and enjoy a picnic.
⚓ 5. Crucian Food Tours (Christiansted)
• What it is: A guided culinary walking tour that hits local favorites.
• Why go: Sample kallaloo, pates, johnnycakes, local rum, and more while learning about island history and culture.
• Tip: Book early — these sell out fast.
⚓ 6. Lawaetz Family Museum
• What it is: A preserved Danish West Indies farmhouse, home to one of the island’s prominent families.
• Why go: Tour the grounds and learn about Danish agricultural heritage and Crucian family traditions.
• Tip: Best visited by appointment — call ahead.
⚓ 7. Sunday Brunch at The Palms or Savant
• What it is: Two iconic dining spots known for ambiance and cuisine.
• Why go: Experience elevated Crucian flavors in beautiful historic settings.
• Tip: Try the local bush tea and anything with fresh tamarind or passionfruit.
⚓ 8. Chaney Hunting in the Streets of Christiansted
• What it is: “Chaney” is broken china from colonial times, found embedded in sidewalks and gardens.
• Why go: It’s like urban beachcombing — find a fragment of colonial porcelain, and you’ve found a bit of history.
• Tip: There’s a Chaney shop near the boardwalk where you can learn more or have your finds made into jewelry.
⚓ 9. Crucian Heritage and Nature Tourism (CHANT) Walking Tours
• What it is: Locally guided walking tours of Christiansted and Frederiksted.
• Why go: Learn the real stories — of resistance, rebellion, and Crucian resilience — from those who live the legacy.
• Tip: Ask for a tour focused on the Fireburn or Alexander Hamilton’s time on the island.
⚓ 10. Local Bush Rum Tasting & Distillery Visits
• What it is: Sample the island’s historic spirits and modern-day takes.
• Why go: From spiced bush rums to the world-famous Cruzan Rum Distillery, it’s a flavorful journey through Crucian spirit culture.
• Tip: The Cruzan Distillery still offers in-person tours, while Mutiny Island Vodka at Sion Farm uses breadfruit — worth the stop.
MARINA GAVIOTA CABO SAN ANTONIO CUBA 🇨🇺 SPONSORS THE OCEAN POSSE
Marina Gaviota Cabo San Antonio 🇨🇺 Sponsors the Ocean Posse
21° 54.0783’N 084° 54.4683′ W
AMENITIES
- PORT OF ENTRY POE
- Diesel ( contact to arrange)
- Gasoline ( contact to arrange)
- Water
- Transportation / Taxi
- Rum
SAFE APPROACH
LOCATION
NEARBY
1. Reserva de la Biosfera Península de Guanahacabibes
Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1987, this expansive park features forests, coral reefs, wildlife refuges, and serene beaches—island magic in wild form
2. Playas de Las Tumbas & Playa El Francés Pristine white-sand beaches bordering coastal dunes and reefs, ideal for snorkeling, sunning, and spotting migratory birds along limestone bars in full natural splendor
3. Cueva La Sorda (La Sorda Cave) A myth-haunted sea‑abraded cavern about a legend of two sisters turned serpent and cayman, rich in archaeological remains and local biodiversity including an endemic frog species
4. Morros de Piedra
Rugged limestone formations bordering marshes between beach bars. A scenic habitat for birdlife and unique geological contrasts where reef sands meet coastal scrub
5. Cayos de la Leña (Firewood Cays)
Tiny offshore isles nestled 3–5 miles away; habitats for fishing eagles and local lore connecting them to 16th-century mariners gathering firewood and legend
6. María la Gorda Dive Centre (~within 50 miles, in Guanahacabibes Reserve)
Cuba’s renowned dive resort offering access to ~40 dive sites teeming with black coral, reef systems, and wrecks—ideal for scuba aficionados and marine explorers alike
7. Sistema de Cavernas Santo Tomás / Cueva del Indio
Approximately inland in Sierra de Quemados, it includes the aquatic‑route network from Sierra del Infierno and the Dos Hermanas valley with a Prehistory mural—rich hiking and spelunking grounds
8. Viñales Valley, Las Terrazas & Botanical Treasures
Although inland from Pinar del Río, these UNESCO‑recognized landscapes, orchid gardens (Soroa), waterfalls, tobacco farms, and French‑coffee ruins make for charming excursions into rural western Cuba’s cultural heart
9. The Roncali Lighthouse or Cape San Antonio Lighthouse is a 19th-century Spanish-era lighthouse, still in operation, located at Cape San Antonio, in Sandino, Pinar del Río Province, on the western tip of the island of Cuba.
