The U.S. Virgin Islands are made up of 3 main islands
Most have heard of the Virgin Islands, but are unsure of their exact location. Check out the Virgin Islands map below to see exactly where the islands are located. The Virgin Islands are in the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and are located about 40 miles east of Puerto Rico. The US Virgin Islands are made up of 3 main islands: St. John, St. Thomas and St. Croix. The British Virgin Islands are made up of 60 islands and located just a few miles east of the US Virgin Islands. Check out the map of the Virgin Islands to see more details about the islands.
The US Virgin Islands are known for their white sand beaches and their strategic harbors. Each of the three islands are special and unique in their own way.
Where is St. John? The island of St. John is the smallest of the three islands and is the farthest east island located closest to the British Virgin Islands. St. John is 75% National Park and is home to Caneel Bay, Cruz Bay, and Trunk Bay, some of the most renowned beaches in the world.
Where is St. Thomas? The more populated St. Thomas is located just west of St. John and is home to Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands. St. Croix Virgin Islands is a popular destination for scuba diving, snorkeling, and fishing.
Where is St. Croix? St. Croix is the largest of the three islands and is located directly south of St. Thomas and St. John. Check out St. Croix USVI other things to do such as restaurants, fine dining, casinos, golfing courses, and other island adventures.
