On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 17:06:53 -0500, John Young wrote:
> I was there for about four hours in Feb. 2005 on a fuel stop for Radiance
> OTS. This was an unplanned stop, but we were allowed to go ashore while
> there. The waterfront was under construction and revitalization so it was
> kind of limited. I had the distinct impression that it wasn't a good idea
> to wonder away from touristy area as there were police everywhere keeping
> the ship passengers from straying. If I went there again it would be to
> stay at a resort, not by cruise ship. At least you wouldn't have to leave
> the resort and it would feel more secure. IMHO
It was a couple of years ago, IIRC, that all of the big cruise ship lines
removed St. Croix from their ports list due to muggings/assaults/etc. of
ship's passengers while ashore. It was really quite bad from reports. So
far, St. Croix still has a high crime rate, particularly against tourists.
Stefan
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