St. Croix, on the other hand, is the largest and least visited of the US Virgin Islands. It's a quieter island where you can find secluded beaches and empty trails. There are two main towns, the capital: Christiansted and another town, Frederiksted.

In the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. John is significantly less touristy than its neighbors, St. Thomas and St. Croix. This is largely because roughly two-thirds of the island is protected as the Virgin Islands National Park, preventing large-scale commercial development and high-rise resorts. St. John lacks a major airport, meaning all visitors must arrive by ferry, which naturally thins out the crowds. For those seeking even more isolation, Water Island is the smallest and quietest of the four, with very few amenities and a tiny local population. If you look at the British Virgin Islands, Anegada is the least touristy due to its remote northern location and flat, coral-based geography, which differs from the mountainous volcanic peaks of Tortola or Virgin Gorda. Travelers choosing these islands in 2026 often do so to trade the bustling cruise ports and shopping districts for pristine snorkeling at Trunk Bay, secluded hiking trails, and a "low-impact" travel experience that feels authentic to the Caribbean's natural state.