Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Cruzan Rum Distillery in St. Croix, where heritage meets flavor. This immersive tour offers a taste of island tradition—and a few tasty samples, too.
Few people know that the future Treasury Secretary and Founding Father spent his boyhood in Danish Christiansted. This seven-stop tour leads you from the busy 18th-century wharf through Fort Christiansværn, Company Street sites, St. John’s Church, Thomas Stevens’ residence, and the King Street offices where young Hamilton clerked—tracing the island experiences that shaped his character.
Long before he shaped America’s financial system, Alexander Hamilton was a teenager working in Christiansted’s busy port and living above his mother’s Company Street shop. There, he mastered bookkeeping, witnessed the injustices of the slave trade, and penned a letter after a devastating hurricane that launched his journey to the mainland. Tracing these West Indian roots reveals the island experiences that forged his ambition and convictions.
Experience the legendary Captain Morgan Rum Tasting in St. Croix. Enjoy a guided tasting of premium rums and a signature cocktail in an immersive setting.
St. Croix’s rum heritage dates back to the 18th century, with iconic distilleries like Cruzan Rum and Captain Morgan offering engaging tours that showcase the rum-making process, local history, and cultural significance. Visitors can enjoy tastings, explore lush distillery grounds, and learn about the island’s deep connection to sugarcane and rum production, making it a must-try experience.