They know when the cruise ship passengers start heading to the beach and are ready. When you get there, they will be renting chairs.

Hello: I did not see any ATV tour, however there are taxi services that will provide you with tours.

There is plenty of beach to hang out on, and chairs/umbrellas that you can rent if you wish. Water toys are also available to rent. Even with over 100 people, the place can accommodate you. The food is really good, and the cocktails are really cold. Several TV's if you just want to sit and catch a sporting event. No rental car, call Prince Taxi & Safari Tours. Everyone has his number, and there are flyers everywhere. He has driven us around the island each time we visit, so there was no need to rent a car. Look him up here on Trip Advisor.

I think there are plenty of sandy places to enter the water at Rainbow Beach without water shoes. There are rocks on the ends of the beach, which were there long before Maria. The only place where I have ever worn water shoes on St. Croix was at the Annaly Bay Tide Pools. Rainbow Beach is wonderful, but I disagree that it’s the only/best beach option after the hurricanes. I have been to STX many times but never on a cruise, so I’m not sure how much time you are given. Since you’re coming in November by cruise ship, you might consider Sandy Point; that’s a very unique experience and should be open when you’re there. The final scene of Shawshank Redemption was filmed there. Cane Bay is also great, but you’d have to get transportation from the pier. I believe many cruise ship passengers also go to Sand Castle/Dorsch Beach (on the West End just like Rainbow but south rather than north of the pier). I used to love Sprat Hall, which is just north of Rainbow; I felt like Maria hit Sprat Hall hard and it wasn’t the same place. I heard that La Grange Beach, also close to Rainbow, was badly damaged as well. If you have lots of time, Buck Island is fantastic. Jack’s and Isaac’s Bay are also amazing, but, like with Buck Island, you’d need a lot of time.

There’s no drop off to speak of into the water. I’d recommend taking the shuttle bus which runs between the cruise ship entrance and the beach. I believe it’s less than $10 one way.

As previously stated -- if you're in good shape, you can walk it in 15-20 minutes or about a 5 minute taxi ride. Just keep in mind if you walk it and have some drinks there at Rhythm's bar....you might have to walk back if you can't get a taxi. Enjoy - it's a good time there.

I think it was like $90 for 30/45 min. for a first timer. It was too expensive for me but there are lots of things to do.

I think it was around $10 for the day but not positive, sorry. Dianna

I don't remember seeing any…