Everything you’d want to, and should, experience in St. Thomas all conveniently packed into one complete tour – a cornucopia of beaches, spectacular down island views, historical locations and ultimate shopping experiences encompassing all the best highlights of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ most popular island. This tour provides all the elements for a perfect day in paradise. Begin with a scenic ride along Skyline Drive up to St. Thomas' highest peak, Mountain Top, where it offers breathtaking views of Charlotte Amalie Harbour, the Caribbean Sea, the British Virgin Islands and Magen’s Bay, rated by many travel magazines as one of the top ten beaches in the world. Next, it's on to the crystalline waters of Magens Bay for 2 hours of sun and fun. Continue on to historic downtown. located in the heart of the Kongens Quarter, and step back into the age of seafaring trade at the Danish West Indian port town of Charlotte Amalie. Envision the island’s past global traders, Caribbean pirates, the impacts of slavery, and life in a vibrant West Indian port city as you walk amongst historic landmark properties dating back to the late 1600’s. Indulge your passion for the great recommended shopping in St. Thomas. When you're finished with your free time of shopping, head back to the ship via your pre-arranged return transportation.

OVERVIEW

Take in St. Thomas’ stunning natural beauty from two unique vantage points and spend hours relaxing at the island’s most celebrated beach. As you ascend the verdant hills behind the capital city of Charlotte Amalie, the sights will become all the more magnificent. While pausing for photos at the Drake’s Seat lookout, you will be treated to a sweeping view of the sea from the spot where Sir Francis Drake supposedly watched for ships to plunder in the late 1500s. Below lies lovely Magens Bay, whose beach is considered one of the world’s finest. During free time there, you might stretch out on a blanket and bask in the sun, take a refreshing swim in the turquoise waters and stroll the sugar-sand shoreline. Back in Charlotte Amalie, you will hop into a Skyride aerial tram and travel up to the top of Paradise Point. The views will be extraordinary the entire way, but especially from the summit.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Pause at Drake’s Seat for the ultimate view of Magens Bay and beyond.
• Spend hours relaxing however you wish on the beautiful stretch of sand at Magens Bay.
• Take the Skyride aerial tram to Paradise Point and enjoy magnificent island views

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Cruise off the southern coast of St. Thomas to Christmas Cove, where you will stop to snorkel in the crystal-clear waters and enjoy lunch from a floating pizzeria. The tropical scenery will be absolutely breathtaking the entire way, even underwater as the reefs are teeming with marine life. Besides attracting schools of neon-colored fish, the sheltered cove is a protected sanctuary known for its abundant sea turtles, spotted eagle rays and dolphins. You may even see queen conchs propelling themselves by hopping along the bottom of the sea. After an hour or so of snorkeling, enjoy a gourmet pizza served from Pizza Pi on a nearby sailboat. Feel free to kick back and relax as your pizza is made fresh and served straight from the oven. On the return cruise, the bar will be open and the Painkillers will be flowing. These fruity rum cocktails definitely live up to their name.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Admire the gorgeous tropical scenery while cruising along the island’s southern coast.
• Snorkel at a spot where you will likely see an ever-changing parade of colorful marine life.
• Open bar serves soft drinks, beer and wine. Alcohol beverage service is not allowed during or prior to snorkeling or swimming activity per USVI National Park rules.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel, hat and biodegradable sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Spend free time relaxing however you please at the longest beach on the neighboring island of St. John, the most pristine of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Even the way you travel there will be memorable as you will cruise across Pillsbury Sound on the ferry and then ride an open-air safari-style vehicle along the northern shore of St. John to Cinnamon Beach. This lengthy stretch of sugar-white sand lies within the Virgin Islands National Park, so its natural beauty is well-protected. Consequently, Cinnamon Bay is one of only two beaches on St. John to earn a prestigious Blue Flag designation for the clarity and purity of its water. The turquoise sea couldn’t be more inviting for a refreshing swim or to just wade out into the shallows and enjoy the serenity of this idyllic setting. Other simple pleasures include strolling along the shore, basking in the sun and taking advantage of the abundant shade at your leisure.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy free time on Cinnamon Beach, the longest beach on the island of St. John
• Swim in waters that earned a Blue Flag designation for their clarity and purity.
• Revel in the serenity of the protected beach environment.
• Travel to and from Cinnamon Beach by ferry and safari-style vehicle.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a hat, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Explore neighboring St. John, the most naturally preserved of the U.S. Virgin Islands, at your own pace and however you wish. During the private ferry ride to the village of Cruz Bay, enlightening commentary will describe the attractions of St. John, which will help you decide how to spend your time there. Of course, you are free to do whatever you like. Be assured there are abundant choices. If you prefer to simply stay in Cruz Bay, it’s a delightful setting for one-of-a-kind shopping and dining, especially along the waterfront. If you’re looking for something more unusual, drop by the visitor center for a recommendation. Outdoor activities are particularly inviting because two-thirds of St. John is protected national parkland. You won’t have to go far to find a beach, as many of them overlook the bay. As an alternative, you could just walk around the village and visit the place you find most attractive.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take a private ferry to the village of Cruz Bay on the neighboring island of St. John.
• Spend your time on St. John doing whatever you please at your own pace.
• Explore Cruz Bay or the surrounding countryside, if you find that more intriguing.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit and a towel if you wish to swim.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Sail across the glittering Pillsbury Sound to the unspoiled beauty of St. John, then journey by open-air safari bus to Trunk Bay, with scenic photo stops including the Cruz Bay overlook and the historic ruins of Caneel Bay. Upon arrival, receive complimentary snorkel gear to explore through a vibrant underwater world teeming with tropical fish—perhaps even spotting a sea turtle—or simply relax on the white sands for over an hour and a half of bliss before returning to your ship, refreshed and sun-kissed. 

OVERVIEW

Relax on the gorgeous beach at Trunk Bay on neighboring St. John, the most naturally preserved of the U.S. Virgin Islands. After taking the ferry across Pillsbury Sound, you will travel in an open-air safari-style vehicle through the Virgin Islands National Park on the way to Trunk Bay, which is part of the park. Its backdrop of coconut palms and flowering maho trees makes for an idyllic setting. It couldn’t be more photogenic as the sand is sparkling white and the water bright turquoise. You will be welcome to do most anything you please. Feel free to stretch out and bask in the sun, stroll along the gently curving coast and ease into the water for a refreshing swim. The sea there is teeming with marine life, including the occasional leatherback turtle. These largest of the sea turtles are nicknamed “trunks” because they are said to look like floating steamer trunks. Trunk Bay is named in their honor.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take the ferry to the nearby island of St. John and continue on in a safari-style vehicle.
• Drive through the Virgin Islands National Park to Trunk Bay, which is contained within it.
• Relax however you please on the sparkling white beach at Trunk Bay.
• Enjoy the laid-back ambiance of what may well be the Caribbean’s most photogenic beach.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Meander the cobblestone streets and winding alleyways in Charlotte Amalie’s historic district with a storyteller that will entertain you with chilling and often unnerving ghost stories. Established in 1672 as a Dutch colony, Charlotte Amalie has a long history of supernatural happenings, many of which you will hear about in great detail while walking past the places where they supposedly occurred. You may hear about the secret graves beneath Fort Christian, the cow-foot woman that roams the hills, colonial spirits that haunt the 99 Steps and the ghosts that check into – but never out of – Hotel 1829. You can expect to see where the island’s most violent murderers where sentenced to death in Superior Court, a sanctuary dedicated to metaphysical activities and a pub where lost souls allegedly linger. Fortunately, you will also stop at the statues of the mocko jumbies, Caribbean stilt dancers that are said to ward off evil spirits.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk through Charlotte Amalie while listening to bone-chilling ghost stories.
• Pause at historical sites where ghosts, spirits and evil beings have supposedly been seen.
• Hear about the island’s most fiendish murderers and ever-present supernatural beings.
• Learn about the benevolent mocko jumbies that protect you from malevolent souls.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Spend hours relaxing however you please at a secluded white-sand beach that rims the turquoise sea. A wonderfully scenic drive across the interior of St. Thomas will bring you to Lindqvist Beach, a gorgeous stretch of sand so typically uncrowded that it is nicknamed Secret Sands Beach. It lies within Smith Bay Park, a protected area of 21 acres, all of it naturally beautiful. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the setting at your leisure. You might bask in the sun on a beach chair, stroll along the waterfront as the waves gently lap at the shore and take a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear sea. If you prefer to just wade out into the water, it will be comforting to know that the mostly sandy sea bottom slopes gradually. The views will be equally idyllic, much like the ones from the Skyline Drive overlook, where you will pause on the return drive.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Thoroughly relax at secluded Lindqvist Beach, also known as Secret Sands Beach.
• Enjoy a refreshing swim in the protected pristine waters, which deepen gradually.
• Admire the gorgeous views from the beach and from the Skyline Drive overlook.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Everything you’d want to, and should experience in St. Thomas, all conveniently packed into one complete tour - a cornucopia of beaches, spectacular down island views, historical locations and ultimate shopping experiences encompassing all the best highlights of the U. S. Virgin Islands’ most popular island. This tour provides all the elements for a perfect day in paradise. Begin with a scenic ride along Skyline Drive offering breathtaking views of Charlotte Amalie Harbour, the Caribbean Sea, the British Virgin Islands and Magens Bay, rated by many travel magazines as one of the top ten beaches in the world. At Drake's Seat, enjoy a great photo stop of these spectacular views before continuing down to the heart-shaped beach and crystalline waters at Magens Bay for two hours of sun, swimming and fun. Continue on to the colonial shopping district, home of world famous Blackbeard's Castle (a former Danish military tower) in the revitalized Kongens (King’s) Quarter Historic Park, dubbed "the Williamsburg of the Caribbean", and step back into the age of seafaring trade at the Danish West Indian port town of Charlotte Amalie. Learn stories from the island's past of global traders, Caribbean pirates, the impacts of slavery, and life in a vibrant West Indian port city as you visit world-class heritage sites and National Landmark Properties dating back to the late 1600s. Relax in the sun and enjoy the castle's swimming pool, complete with a swim up bar and harbor views (changing facilities are available). Visit several restored colonial manor houses as you walk along lush tropical gardens and terraces. Make your way to view St. Thomas' unique and famous step street, known as the 99 Steps, as you set out to explore historic Downtown and Main Street for its famous duty-free shopping. When you're ready to head back to the ship, hop on your pre-arranged and scheduled transportation from Emancipation Garden back to the ship.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Drop by a local brewery for a sampling of handcrafted beers and then relax on a spectacular stretch of sand at a nearby beach. Breweries were once scarce in Charlotte Amalie, but that is no longer the case as you will discover while touring a local favorite in the capital city. A behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process will reveal the distinguishing characteristics of the beers and how they are achieved. Still, nothing compares to tasting the finished product, which may be a hoppy IPA, a light lager or a heavy-bodied stout. The selection will depend on the season and what beers have been freshly brewed. Similarly, the beach chosen for later in the day will depend on the wind and water conditions. Regardless, the setting will be gorgeous as beautiful beaches are abundant on St. Thomas. Feel free to swim in the sea, stroll along the shore or just bask in the sun.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour a local brewery for an understanding of how the brew master handcrafts the beers.
• Sample a freshly brewed beer with its own unique taste.
• Relax however you please on one of the island’s most spectacular beaches.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

What better way to end your day in fun-filled St. Thomas than on the “Castaway Girl”, a spacious 65-foot catamaran. Relax and unwind as you listen to Caribbean calypso tunes and sail through the picturesque harbor of Charlotte Amalie. Admire its sloping hillside dotted with red roof-tops while you cruise by. Enjoy complimentary chilled champagne, sodas, rum punch and water along with delicious assortments of vegetable platters, fruits and dry snacks. Leave your worries behind and enjoy the casual and pleasant atmosphere around you.