EXCURSIONES EN TIERRA

OVERVIEW

Discover the elegance of The Red Collection, where refined touches elevate your tour experience into a memorable journey. Sail to the neighboring island of St. John on a sleek luxury catamaran and then snorkel off a pristine beach on the northwestern shore. All that is required of you is to sit back and relax as the catamaran glides along the eastern end of St. Thomas and continues on to St. John, the most pristine of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The bar will be open during the entire excursion for those who are not getting into the water and enjoying a beautiful stretch of sand within the St. John National Park. You will be free to snorkel in the turquoise waters, stroll along the sugar-white beach and relax as you see fit. You might stretch out on a beach towel, linger in the shade of a coconut palm and swim in the sea with nothing on your mind other than enjoying yourself. A three-course catered lunch will be served to round out this idyllic experience.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sail on a sleek catamaran to neighboring St. John, two-thirds of which is a national park.
• Snorkel the crystal-clear waters off the island’s western shore.
• Bask in the sun, relax on the beach and delight in the natural beauty.
• Enjoy a three-course lunch onboard the catamaran.
• Take advantage of the open bar that serves soft drinks, beer and wine.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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Discover the elegance of The Red Collection, where refined touches elevate your tour experience into a memorable journey. Cruise onboard a luxury catamaran to pristine turtle habitats and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters in an area known for green sea turtles. Its gently curving coastline and turquoise waters are absolutely mesmerizing. Although you will be free to do whatever you please, snorkeling should be at the top of your list as green sea turtles are often spotted there. The seagrass beds in the shallow bay provide an ideal habitat for these large turtles that can weigh as much as 350 pounds. Watching one gracefully swim by is always a thrill. Dozens of fish species also thrive in these waters, including yellowtail snapper, French angelfish and colorful parrotfish. Back on board, a gourmet chef curated taco lunch will be served, after which you will enjoy more free time.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise to a local bay where turtles have made their home in the Virgin Islands.
• Snorkel in the crystal-waters, an ideal habitat for green sea turtles.
• Observe a variety of other marine life while snorkeling.
• Enjoy gourmet chef curated menu on board the catamaran.
• Open bar serves soft drinks, beer and wine.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Enjoy the thrill of sailing through the turquoise Caribbean Sea on the Castaway Girl, a catamaran that will take you to Shipwreck Cove for snorkeling. The catamaran is fast, stable and extraordinarily comfortable with spacious sunbathing decks and a large cockpit for those who prefer a bit of shade. You can expect an exhilarating cruise all the way to Shipwreck Cove, which is located on Buck Island. Once Castaway Girl anchors, you will be free to snorkel the surrounding coral reefs. Besides observing an array of tropical fish, you may spot the wreck of a ship that lies in just 25 feet of water. As you will see, these waters are absolutely teeming with marine life. After snorkeling, the bar will open, the Caribbean music will be turned up and the onboard party will begin in earnest.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sail the catamaran Castaway Girl to Buck Island while admiring the gorgeous scenery.
• Snorkel the crystal-clear waters at Shipwreck Cove.
• See a shipwreck that lies just 25 feet below the surface of the water.
• Enjoy an open bar and Caribbean music on the return cruise.

Join this catamaran for an exhilarating sail to Little Buck Island's Turtle Cove. Your crew will provide you with snorkel gear and guidance for an unforgettable fun filled marine life adventure. The warm waters of the Caribbean Sea feature numerous species of coral reefs and tropical fish. You can't miss spotting the resident green sea turtles gliding along in their natural habitat while stopping to graze on the sea grasses below. Don't want to get wet, relax on the spacious deck. The fun continues on your return sail - join the party and enjoy the music and complimentary beverages.

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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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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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Zip across the turquoise waters off Charlotte Amalie in The Screamin’ Eagle, a turbo-charged jet boat that doesn’t just sound exhilarating, it is. The moment you take a seat in the open-air boat and the 750-horsepower engine roars to life, the thrills will begin. Prepare to get wet and to scream at the top of your lungs as the high-speed jet boat races off into the harbor. You may want to hang on with both hands because the captain just loves to fishtail the boat and make impossibly tight 180-degree turns. Your adrenaline will be flowing like a fire hose. Then, when you least expect it, the captain will stop The Screamin’ Eagle on a dime in a controlled power brake that is sure to raise goosebumps. As you catch your breath, the captain will point out and describe the historical landmarks along the shore. Then, it’s full throttle and pedal to the metal once again.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Race through Charlotte Amalie harbor on a turbo-charged 750-horsepower jet boat.
• Be awed by how the boat effortlessly maneuvers at top speed and then stops on a dime.
• Hear enlightening commentary about St. Thomas during breaks on the water.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear a swimsuit under your clothes and bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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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.

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Take in the spectacular tropical views while riding an aerial tram to the top of Paradise Point, where you will browse a museum full of authentic artifacts from shipwrecks. As you ascend in a window-walled gondola on the Skyride tram, you will enjoy panoramic views of downtown Charlotte Amalie, your cruise ship in the harbor and the lush landscape beyond. If it is a clear day, you can spot Puerto Rico to the west. Free time at the summit will allow you to view St. Thomas from several other perspectives, including the Skywalk. While wandering through the hilltop Pirates Treasure Museum, you will see booty recovered from centuries-old shipwrecks. The collection includes pistols and cannons, bars of gold and silver, and rare items from ships lost in hurricanes. To better understand how the treasures were recovered, try to pick up coins using the remote-controlled arm of a replica deep-sea vehicle.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take the Skyride aerial tram to Paradise Point and enjoy magnificent island views.
• Browse an array of artifacts recovered from shipwrecks in the Pirates Treasure Museum.
• pend free time shopping at the summit and enjoying a cocktail on your own.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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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. It may be a rum punch, a banana daiquiri or a Painkiller, a now-famous drink invented in 1970 at the nearby Soggy Dollar Bar.

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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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.