EXCURSIONES EN TIERRA

Zip through the turquoise seas off Charlotte Amalie in a powerful catamaran that will take you to one of the island’s premier spots for snorkeling. The one-level Powercat offers plenty of cushioned seats in the shade and sun so you can easily find a spot to your liking. Either way, the views will be wonderfully picturesque on the way to Buck Island. A different sort of tropical scenery awaits you beneath the water’s surface, as you will discover while snorkeling the island’s Turtle Cove. You might spot French angelfish, brilliantly colored damselfish and bright-blue tangs. Hawksbills and green turtles are prevalent and watching them gracefully swim by is a showstopper. Next it is off to Honeymoon Beach, on Water Island another idyllic setting that is great for swimming and beachcombing with its easy access.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Snorkel along the reefs of an island that is teeming with marine life.
• Observe an abundance of tropical fish and maybe even sea turtles.
• Enjoy the tropical views as you zip from island to island in a Powercat.

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Spend hours relaxing on the gorgeous stretch of sand that rims Emerald Bay, also known as Lindbergh Bay for the famed American aviator Charles Lindbergh, who landed on St. Thomas in 1928. How fitting that the beach lies in the shadow of the island’s main airport. You will be welcome to while away the hours as you please with no schedule to follow other than your own. Feel free to lie back in a lounge chair in the shade of a beach umbrella or bask in the sun if you prefer. The sheltered waters are typically calm, crystal-clear and ideal for a refreshing swim. You might stroll along the shore, enjoy a drink and lunch at a beach bar and watch the occasional plane land on the nearby runaway. Regardless of how you spend your time, the setting will be idyllic, encouraging you to enjoy every moment without a care in the world.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Relax however you please on the idyllic beach that rims Emerald Bay.
• Enjoy the convenience of a complimentary beach chair and umbrella.
• Swim in the sheltered waters, bask in the sun and take advantage of the beach bars nearby.
• Hear the story of Charles Lindbergh’s landing in a field just across the street in 1928.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Experience a ride on a St. Thomas Cycleboat — a truly unique adult experience. It’s a boat, a bike and a bar, all in one! Join the fun as we drink, pedal and party to the picturesque Honeymoon Beach on Water Island. This excursion encourages you to let loose and enjoy the vacation you deserve. The Cycleboat holds only 16 guests, so escape the crowds and receive personalized service.

The fun begins as soon as you set sail! Start with a tropical rum punch served out of your new souvenir cup and let the music take you away as your favorite party tunes play in the background. Grab one of our 10 cycle stations around our central bar for a social experience that you’ll never forget. You can also relax as you're seated around or at the front of the boat and enjoy the exquisite coastal views. The bars seats are equipped with interactive cycle stations that allow you to pedal along the calm, protected waters. But don’t worry, there is a motor on board to propel the boat while you sing, dance, visit, and take pictures along the way! Once the tour arrives at beautiful Honeymoon beach, you will have time to walk along the white sand beach, swim in the crystal-clear waters or purchase lunch at the beachside restaurant. You can also choose to find a shady palm tree and relax to the fullest. On your way back, the fun continues as you party along the route to the Havensight Pier with more drinks singing, and dancing with your new cycleboat family!

Enjoy a 25-minute scenic drive to Coral World Ocean Park, upon arrival a Sea Trek guide will brief you on your exciting undersea adventure. The staff will help you suit up with water shoes, gloves and your Sea Trek helmet which keeps your face and hair dry while it provides air, weight, and stability. In guided groups of no more than ten, you’ll trek around coral reefs and see their abundant marine life up close and personal 18-20 feet below the surface. Get a diver's view of fish and corals, without any swimming or diving experience!

When you resurface, you’ll have about 90 minutes to explore Coral World on your own. Marvel at the grace of the sea turtles, sharks and stingrays. At the touch pool, gently handle starfish and sea urchins, pet a sea cucumber, meet a hermit crab and other touchable sea creatures. Visit the Lorikeet Garden and feed these playful and colorful birds some nectar. Find a special gift or souvenir at one of the unique gift shops and relax and refresh at one of the open-air cafes. Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel. You may wear prescription eyeglasses in the water. Video and photos taken by tour guides are available for purchase. Personal cameras are not permitted on the helmet dive portion of this tour.

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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

Spend hours relaxing on one of the most beautiful stretches of sand on St. Thomas, an island with an abundance of picture-perfect beaches. It won’t take long to reach this slice of paradise, giving you all the more time to enjoy the beach however you please. Beach chairs are complimentary, and you are welcome to do nothing more ambitious than bask in the sun or stretch out under a beach umbrella. As an alternative, you can lie in the shade of a coconut palm as they are plentiful. Regardless of how you spend your time, the setting will be idyllic, encouraging you to enjoy every moment without a care in the world or a schedule to follow. If the mood strikes, you might stroll along the shore and take a refreshing swim in the turquoise sea. Everything you could possibly need is provided, including a hearty lunch and a cool drink.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Relax however you please on one of the island’s most spectacular beaches.
• Enjoy the convenience of a complimentary beach chair and umbrella.
• Dine on the included lunch of tropical cuisine whenever you get hungry.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Discover St. Thomas, an amazing cosmopolitan island that retains the distinctive atmosphere of a Caribbean paradise and snap the best selfies on the way.

Your selfie experience will start at Fort Christian, one of the oldest standing structures in the Virgin Islands, where you can take great pictures. As well as hear the story of the Emancipation Garden which is just a few steps from the fort.

The tour then goes to the University of Virgin Island, here you’ll have a magnificent view of the North Island, the Cyril E. King International Airport, Brewers Beach, and Vieques Island, a great place for amazing selfies! The next stop is Mountain Top, located on the highest point of St. Thomas, Mountain Top will afford you stunning views of Magen’s Bay, St. John, and the British Virgin Islands from its expansive observation deck, also, there is a little market where you’ll find an extensive collection of both fine and costume jewelry, beachwear, hats, and footwear for the entire family.

You will then head towards Skyline Drive Lookout, this a distinguishable landmark in St. Thomas and one of the most photographed places as well, this spot offers a harbor view including Charlotte Amalie, Hassel Island, Water Island and more, so be ready for incredible selfies! Finally, you’ll have free time at Lindberg Beach, a great and picturesque beach loved for its soft and white sand.

Join us and visit St Thomas’ most epic Instagram spots to snap your selfies while learning and enjoying its history and culture!

Selfie Spots:
• Fort Christian
• University of Virgin Island
• Mountain Top
• Skyline Overlook
• Lindberg Beach

3 tours in one! A scenic safari bus ride along the south side of St. Thomas brings you to the Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Refuge & Marine Sanctuary where a truly unique experience awaits you and your family! Kayak past many, small islands of the mangrove lagoon. Hike through a mangrove forest, along a scenic beach of coral and shell rubble with views overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Buck Island and French Cap in the distance. There are tidal pools, breathtaking volcanic cliffs and the impressive Red Point geologic Blow Hole.

Enjoy the excitement of a hermit crab race or participate in a Pirate's treasure hunt for kids. Snorkel in the clear protected waters of the coral fringed mangrove lagoon and view a remnant of a shipwreck teeming with colorful marine life. Try and spot shy turtles, stingrays, starfish, conch, puffer fish, tropical birds and lizards in their natural habitat. Watch for rays and barracudas on your return paddle. This is a snorkel experience suitable for beginners and no experience is necessary.

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Gain an appreciation for Charlotte Amalie’s diversity of attractions beginning with a scenic drive along the circuitous Skyline Drive that ascends through the hills behind the capital. The higher you travel, the more spectacular the views until you reach Drake’s Seat, often considered the island’s ultimate lookout point. From this lofty perch, you will enjoy sweeping views in every direction, much like English explorer and privateer Sir Francis Drake supposedly did in the late 1500s. Blackbeard’s Castle offers another key vantage point as the tower perches atop Government Hill. According to legend, the pirate Blackbeard used the tower as a lookout. It has become a National Historic Landmark within the Kongens Quarter, home to many of Charlotte Amalie’s oldest Dutch colonial buildings. Other highlights in the quarter well worth exploring include the 19th-century Villa Notman manor house and the 18th-century Crown House, which once served as the governor’s residence.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive into the hills behind Charlotte Amalie on scenic Skyline Drive.
• Take in the sweeping views from the Drake’s Seat lookout point.
• Tour Blackbeard’s Castle, a hilltop tower that the Dutch built in the 17th century.
• Explore the historical Kongen Quarter on your own and shop for duty-free goods.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Take a splendid tour of St. Thomas in a custom vehicle that's fully equipped for limited mobility and wheelchair access, as well as anyone who wishes to enjoy the leisurely pace of this excursion. Board your custom vehicle and travel north towards St. Thomas’ highest peak, Mountain Top. Gaze at Atlantic coastal views dotted with small islands and cays, overlooking heart-shaped Magen's Bay, St. John, our smallest gem, as well as down-island views & the distant British Virgin Islands. Then driving along the scenic artery of St. Thomas with its splendid panoramic views of St.Thomas, Downtown, the enchanting harbor surrounded by Hassle & Water Islands, lush hillsides, your ship at the dock and distant islands - even St. Croix & Puerto Rico can be seen on a clear day. Continue to Mahogany Run for the panorama of this world-class golf course. Then enjoy the scenery along Skyline Drive with views of the Caribbean, through the historic downtown and back to the ship.

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Learn to craft a classic cocktail in a mixology class and discover fascinating facts about the history of Charlotte Amalie on an enlightening walk-through downtown. Danish settlers founded the area in the late 1600s and named the town Charlotte Amalie in honor of Denmark’s queen. Although the United States has owned St. Thomas for more than a century, the town still evokes a sense of its Danish past, especially through its colonial architecture. You will also have the opportunity to explore the downtown further on your own. Shopping is a great option as luxury stores line most every street and the merchandise is duty-free. Charlotte Amalie may not have a single signature cocktail, but there are several favorites, one of which you will prepare and enjoy in class, while savoring a tasting of one of our signature in-house rums.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover a bit about the history of Charlotte Amalie on a walking tour through downtown.
• Spend free time exploring other areas of Charlotte Amalie on your own.
• Enjoy a favorite island cocktail that you prepared in a hands-on mixology class.

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.