This was a tour of a rum brand that has been produced in St. Croix since the 1700s. The tour took us through the various phases of rum making. It took about 40 minutes. We were able to interact with various people along the tour. The tour was made interesting by our guide, Desha. At the end of the tour, we returned to the visitor center where we were able to sample 4 rums each and get 2 cocktails. Between us we tried 8 different rums. Both of us had the Cruzan Confusion which was the cocktail of the day. It was excellent and even better than the one that we had at Rum Runners. I talked to different employees to get a recipe to no avail. Everyone had a different recipe for making it. My second drink was made with their discontinued Guava Rum. It was disappointing to hear that Cruzan discontinued the Guava Rum since Guava is my favorite fruit. The Guava Rum was my primary reason for taking the tour because I assumed that I would be able to purchase some to take home. My partner had a Blue Velvet cocktail for the second cocktail. There is a very nice sitting area with several chairs and tables where guests can relax and enjoy their cocktails. One note of warning is that you should take all of your pictures while on the tour. Once the tour is over you will not be allowed to take any photographs even of outdoor buildings. read more

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This was such a fun time. Getting to see the history and learning about the method of how they make everything and the process is neat. The team was very fun as well and it's a beautiful facility for being a factory. The best part is honest the sampling at the end and the included cocktails. Our tour guide was amazing and made some fantastic drinks at the bar after. Definitely bring someone who can drive you back, the cocktails are strong. :) read more

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We had a lot of fun here. The staff is great. They are always upbeat and appear to enjoy their jobs. The facility is rich with history and the tour is very informative. Once done with the tour, we were able to sample four different rums and enjoyed two beverages in their beautiful tasting room. Their rum is very good and enjoyed the flight home with us :) read more

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I would highly recommend doing their tour, if you are there. A quick, informative tour followed by a tasting - what could be better? A bit of history and a great rum tasting. BTW there rums are great. read more

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The tour was nice and enjoyable, offering a relaxed way to learn about the history and process. It wraps up with a rum tasting, which was definitely the highlight. If you're short on time and have to choose between the tour and the tasting, I'd recommend going straight for the rum tasting -- it's well worth it! read more

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Amy, the guide, made the tour fun and enjoyable. The production of the rum is interesting to see and the tour ended at the tasting room where you get to sample four different rums and two cocktails. The rum pina colada is amazing. We tried to visit the last four times we came to St Croix and they're finally open for tours. Glad we came. read more

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Amy was absolutely incredible with her story telling, the history and explanation of the distillery process. Must visit when in St. Croix!! read more

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I have always been a fan of Cruzan Rum. Learning how it is made it even better. Because St. Croix is an American territory, you can bring back up to 6 bottles to the States. I also learned that the flavored rums are bottled in the states. I highly recommend the tour. In the end, you receive 4 samples and two cocktails. I tried the banana, the vanilla, and the peach. read more

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Great tour. Although it is very disappointing that you cannot see the distillation tower. Thats where the magic happens. Biggie was a great guide and bar tender. Well worth the 25 bucks read more

Pros: - You get four shots and two cocktails after the tour is done - You can buy bottles cheaper than anywhere else on the island and cheaper than in the states - Parking on site - Great sitting area Cons: - You have to go on tour to do a tasting - The tour is outside in the heat and our tour guide that day was either new or just didn't enjoy his job - you have to wait till a tour starts - we initially tried going on a Saturday and it was closed. Extras: The tour is $10 per person. Bathrooms on site are clean read more

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Rum was great, tour used to be more interactive I heard. Staff were very friendly and nice! read more

On our vacation to St Croix we had to do SOME touristy 'stuff' so a day of shopping and a tour of the Cruzan Rum Distillery was mandatory for us. Neither Wifey nor I are big drinkers, but we do live a cocktail from time to time and if it's summer then Cruzan Rum is a nice way to start! We really had a blast on the tour and the tasting afterwards. I absolutely love learning things when I'm on vacation so we were able to nerd out for a bit. After the tour, you're offered a tasting and I recommend taking them up on it. We tasted four kinds of rum and had two cocktails at he bar. Drinking age is 18 in St Croix so my daughter tried a few too...I think she found a couple she'll like when she turns 21 (yeah, ok...). Probably shouldn't have driven to our next destination, but it all worked out. I tried the Single barrel, light, cruzan confusion and diamond dark. Also had a tropical punch and a delusion for my cocktails (so good...). There are mango trees all over the location so the bartender sliced up some warm, fresh mango to eat between tastings. We walked away having purchased a case of flavored rum. I'd go back for another tour if we ever make it back to St Croix. read more

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Tour was so awesome and informative. Learned so much about the rum making process and got to see the inside view of the process while they're doing. Staff were awesome and filled with knowledge. read more

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While I was in St. Croix a couple months ago, this was on a lot of lists of 'Places to See' in St. Croix so I naturally had to go. I also love rum. Cruzan will give you a guided tour through the facility, which is awesome. If there is a molasses truck dropping some off, they'll even let you taste the raw molasses they use for the rum. It was really neat. After the amazing tour, you get to same a couple of the rums and a couple of their mixed drinks that they make with their rums. I bought a few bottle of rums to take back to the states with me and they packaged them really nicely. I would definitely go to the Cruzan Rum Distillery if I'm in the neighborhood again. read more

The distillery tours are back up and running....and we had a great time! The tour was just long enough to be informative but not to long to bore you :) And the cocktails and samples given out afterwards were phenomenal!!! read more

This tour surpasses the Diageo Distillery by far. You get a "hands on" perspective on how one of the best rums in the world is made. I particularly loved learning about the process of creating the 'dark' and the 'light' rums. The taste bar at the end of the tour is the icing on the cake!! Ask the bartender to concoct any one of the famous drink recipes listed or if you're brave enough, take a shot of 151 straight! Whether you're an avid drinker, a rum connoisseur or just visiting the island; this tour is a MUST!!! read more

Cruzan Rum Distillery - The Silky Sister to Cruzan Cream. This horchata rum is smooth on the rocks or with Fireball rum for a great mix! - Tours Near Me - St Croix, Virgin Islands

We had a large group on an island bus tour, and the Cruzan Rum Factory was by far our best stop! Our tourguide (wish I remembered her name) was absolutely fantastic- she was energetic, funny and really engaged with our group. The tour is just about the right amount of time and really covered everything from history to how the plant works to who owns it and how it's operated now. Then of course the tastings are a favorite for everyone. They are generous and plentiful! We all left feeling good and full of rum! Aside from the great people who work there and the amazing rum that comes from the Cruzan Rum Factory- it's in a beautiful setting. Make sure to make time to sit and enjoy a drink on the patio or under the gorgeous tree out back. Truly a must do when on island- as a tourist or a local! https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g147403-d148453-r362101361-Cruzan_Rum_Distillery-Frederiksted_St_Croix_U_S_Virgin_Islands.html# read more

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Great tour that was informative and short. Loved seeing the process, and even got to try the molasses coming out of some big tanker truck. Tour guide was awesome! Lovely gift shop and bar where you can try some rum and drinks. It was hot, so we only had one drink (delusion), and it was yummy. Best thing: 6 bottles of fruity flavored rum (1L each), plus a box and packing for $51. Box is packed and perfect for checking as cargo on your flight back to the US mainland. read more

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Our tour guide was a complete rip and I am being nice! She was not very informative. She talked like she was reading from a script and not like she really knew. The gal giving the next tour was upbeat and smiling and engaging the group. I want a do-over. read more

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Fun friendly Rum factory tour with drink sampling afterwards. Nice selection of bottles of Rum and many flavors, and priced to sell. Limited souvenir selection of hats, shirts, key chains, small bottles of run and other items. read more

It's definitely interesting to see and learn how Cruzan Rum is distilled and processed (lots of molasses in vats, distilling machines and barrels; bottling done in Florida - see photos above). But, it's even more fun to drink the rum samples at the end (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bVOJnbUrB54gpEsKiuFJgQ?select=0akrk9jpI8JdbktLpuh4Hg) and if you're Asian - get toasted off of just one and be hangover free. It'll only cost ya $5 (tour+drinks)! Also: best to buy the rum here- 6 bottles for $43 and they'll package it up with bubble wrap so you can get through customs! read more

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Had an amazing time here, definitely recommend to everyone! Great learning experience with great drinks! Very family friendly

We toured both Rum Distilleries on St. Croix, starting at Cruzan, since it is the original island distiller and have been around a long, long time. Apparently, every tour is NOT the same. I've seen reviews that say there was unlimited tasting afterwards. When we were there, there were TWO drinks after the tour. You were given two tickets and got two drinks. Period. Although they did let us have tiny tastes to pick what we wanted. Also, another person said they got to taste the unfiltered rum. We were not offered that opportunity, either... little bummed by that. It is very possible that our tour COULD have been a little different because we were slow as my dad was on crutches so we couldn't move too quickly. You arrive, you sign up for the tour ($5 per person) and then you wait until they are ready for you. Then your tour guide takes you through the plant on foot to see everything up close and personal. Seriously, you get to walk right by the open vats of boiling molasses. There are stairs you have to go up and down, so keep that in mind if you have any challenges with stairs. They take you through the whole process and your guide tells you what you are seeing. I'm sure that the tour varies by what guide you have. Our guide was good, but described what we were seeing more in a rote manner, which was a little wooden. It's okay, we enjoyed it. My favorite part was when we got to where they empty the barrels and a guy does it by hand by hitting the barrel to get the stopper to pop out. Then he rolls the barrels until all of the liquid comes out and goes through a filter in the ground. Very cool to get to see that. The tour is interesting and cool. I HIGHLY recommend it. After the tour, you go back to the tour center and at the bar, you get to have two drinks. They create a signature drink of the week or you can order from other drinks or create your own. Of COURSE you can also buy all kinds of fun goodies, I was sucked into buying Tervis cups that "you can only get there!". We had a great time. read more

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On our visit the Distillery was off for the holiday. That didn't stop the tours though, you just don't get to see things in motion. Very informative, learned a lot about the history of the island as well as rum making. Our tour guide knew her stuff too. Knowledgeable in everything St Croix. She even informed us there isn't an open container law on the island, yep you read that right. She harvested plantains while on our tour and gave us some to take back to the Villa, I smashed and fried them. After your tour is done you go to a tasting room and you get two large drinks and four shots. All Cruzan rums, but wait after those are done you can have more, lots more. I tried every rum they produce and a few specially drinks. Macerated cherries in rum doesn't sound good, but after the first one I ask for one with every drink. read more

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What I liked about this tour was how much we were able to walk around and see all the different parts of the brewing process. We were walked up on the catwalks and able to peer down into the tanks (btw, I don't recommend for the older people who don't get around easy). They told us about the whole flow and why they don't bottle on the island and just about anything you could ask, they already told you or would be willing to answer. My favorite part of the tour was when they allowed us to taste the unfiltered aged rum. It was such a harsh taste and burned the throat but when else will I be able to do this again?! My one complaint would be that the distillery seems kind of dirty in a few areas. I don't know how they take care of regular maintenance issues like this but my tour looked like it was in desperate need for some scrub down. read more

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This tour is interesting, inexpensive, and worth your while. It was interesting to see the steps in making the world's best rum....Cruzan rum! The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and welcomed all questions. At the end, you get to sample their rums, and can purchase whatever flavor you like. read more

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this is an older distillery. It runs on island time. That ou get up close and personam with much of the process. They took great care of us and it was one of our best visits on the island. We went in at a quieter time of day which may have made it more accommodating. we left as the big tour group came in. The rum is really good and it was difficult to decide what to take home. The prices seem great and they do a great packing job. read more

I don't drink a ton of rum, but I still enjoyed my visit here. The tour was a short 30 minutes. It was hot as heck and the tour guide didn't seem real interested in showing us around, but that didn't bother me too much. At the end of the tour, you get to hang out in their courtyard and sample a couple of their rums. Cost is only $8 for the tour and samples, but the entire place is credit card only! read more

This Cruzan Rum tour was very informative, but what made it stand out more than other distillery tours was the guide's personality, what you get for your money, and the experience of tasting straight molasses before it goes into the distillery process. Our guide was funny, entertaining, and kept us all involved with pop questions. The molasses tasted exactly how it smells, if that makes any sense. Also, you only pay $8 which gets you a tour, four shots, and two mixed drinks. I highly recommend visiting this establishment while on St.Croix! read more

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We went while they shut down for a week so the tour wasn't enlightening. The sample room was great. Ended up purchasing a box of expensive rum. When we got to our home airport the box of rum was brought out by a baggage handler in a big bag. All the bottles cracked and the airlines said they can't cover the bottles since they were not packed right. So beware they say it's free but when we checked in for our flight we had to really argue that the rum was free to check. We were also told that the rum would be just fine but clearly not. read more

Cruzan Rum Distillery - Warning: rum may show up with all broken bottles and the airline says too bad they don't cover fragile items packed like that. - Tours Near Me - St Croix, Virgin Islands

We got there for the 1pm tour of the island rum distillery. The lady at the gate warned us to make sure there was a designated driver. Uh, that wasn't me. There was a 5 dollar fee and a little wait, after all it was just the end of lunch and we are on the islands. Our tour guide appeared and the tour started promptly. We got to the large vats, about 20 all over and each one was roughly about 12 feet wide and 24 feet high. The stairs were steep, and the smell of the fermenting rum was intoxicating. I thought I had died and gone to rum heaven. Besides the large containers, there was another covered area with hundreds of barrels, each one with about 100 gallons of aging rum. We walked all over looking at more containers, until finally got to the guest area. I would have done anything to take one of those barells with me. At the guest area there were over 50 different bottles of rum along the wall, and all sorts of flavors: banana, mango, coconut, and more. Our tour guide poured our first elixir, then another taste. We took our time sipping, and we tried another flavor, and another. We tasted the coconut cream rum, and tasted the black rum which tasted like molasses. To our surprise, all the sugar is imported from Guatemala. But the rum poured like a never ending spicket. The tour was fantastic, but our guide was a little hard to understand. This is definitely more hands on than the Bacardi Rum factory in San Juan. At the end, I'm glad I wasn't driving since all the rum and the island heat got to my head. Luckily we had a light lunch before tasting. This is a place to check out if ever in St. Croix. read more

A very fun walking tour of the Cruzan Rum factory that sits on a former plantation. A tour guide leads you through the factory explaining the rum making process and gives some history of the site. The guide was hard to hear and seemed in a rush, but if you get a better guide this is well worth the visit. At the end you are taken to the hospitality area, which is beautiful and relaxing and are allowed to sample the rum and rum drinks. The drinks retail would be more than the price of admission which was cool. This was a significantly better tour than the Captain Morgan one and would have been a 5 star had the guide been better. read more

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Nice tour with great Cruzan Rum drinks. Xenia was a great tour guide, informative and friendly

Xenia, was our tour guide she was very knowledgeable and friendly. Guess what guys they don't take tips just want reviews. Tour came with 4 shots and 2 cocktails and they were delicious. read more

Excellent tour! Very informative about the history of rum making in the Caribbean and the process of making rum. A few steps to negotiate if you want to peer into the tanks, but otherwise easy for all ages. All the guides are personable and knowledgeable. Yeshira does a great job! read more

Had a great time visiting the distillery with my parents while on St. Croix. The plant itself is not too big, and not much to look at really. But it's still an enjoyable tour just to see how it all goes down. And the "open bar" at the end is a nice end point for the tour. Or at least I was told since I don't drink. LOL Very nice place, lot's of history and a great price to see how it's made. read more

Highly recommend doing the tour. Interesting and informative if you don't mind the heavy molasses smell. Our tour guide we awesome! read more

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Make sure they are actually running product, otherwise they don't really have much to show unless looking in empty fermentation tanks is exciting The warehouse where they store the barrels while aging them smells wonderful though. If you go on a day a ship is in port, it will be very crowded and the sample drinks may be pre-made and dispensed using drink tickets. Other days, the staff is not rushed and you may get up to 4 shots and 2 cocktails and get a lot of interesting stories and other information as well. Of course if you are arriving on the ship, you don't have a choice. Since this is the only place in the world Cruzan is distilled, it is a worthwhile tour for $7-$8. I expect a ship "excursion" will mark this up a lot, so just get a taxi and do your own visit. If you don't have a chance to purchase any of the rum from the gift shop, K-Mart on the island sells it for just a few cents more. (K-Mart also has the lowest prices for other liquor as well). read more

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We were in St. Croix, staying at The Buccaneer, and that plus the Cruzan Rum tour made our island experience complete. First, I had no idea there were sipping rums. I've loved scotch for years but, after tasting the 25 year old Estate Rum, I've added another drink to my list. Their banana rum is amazing in mixed drinks. The tour itself is a great experience. Totally island !! Laid back, casual. I seriously considered chucking my life stateside and asking for a job, any job, to stay there. When I know and understand the history of something, I appreciate it all the more. The folks at Cruzan do a great job of this. read more

Very informative and enthusiastic staff! I would suggest going on a day when there are not any cruise ships...there are some additional perks! I will definitely be back! read more