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St.Thomas
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Port: Charlotte Amalie Language: English Currency: US Dollar Shopping: St. Thomas is the perfect island to participate in an excursion and still have time to take advantage of the fantastic shopping opportunities. Watches, linen, perfumes are just a few duty free purchases available. Charlotte Amalie has become known for its variety of shops. Port Facilities: The majority of ships dock at the West Indies dock adjacent to Havensight Mall an increasingly popular assortment of shops and boutiques. This location is just a short shuttle taxi ride to downtown. On busy ship days some ships may dock at the "sub base" pier on the other side of the harbor. In some cases, certain ships will anchor and tender passengers directly into the town center. Transportation: Taxis consist of vans and open air jitneys. Rates are fixed but should be agreed upon before beginning any trip. Ferrys are available from Red Hook (located on the east end of the island)and make back and forth journeys to St. John. " Beaches: Magens Bay has become the famous beach for good reason. The soft white sand, the beautiful clear Caribbean waters and a long stretch of beach front will allow for an extremely memorable day. There are numerous other beaches that fringe the island. Points of Interest: Drakes Seat overlooking Magens Bay, the beach at Magens, "Mountain Top", the tram, Coral World, the hundreds of shops of downtown and a sailing excursion is a must! EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES ST THOMAS ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS Duration: 2 hr. Transport: Van or Safari Bus Upon arrival this tour allows the opportunity to experience the highlights of this incredible island, as will as leaving plenty of time to shop in the town center. A trip to St. Thomas would not be the same without taking pictures from the world famous Mountain Top. Can be combined with a stop for swimming at Magens Bay. ST. THOMAS AND ST. JOHN COMBINATION Ships that allow passengers off in the early morning at St. John can participate in an exclusive package that combines the best of both islands. Tour finishes up in St. Thomas at app. 12:30 pm allowing time on your own for the afternoon. HELICOPTER FLIGHTSEEING The best of the Virgins from a birds-eye perspective. SAILING AND SNORKELING ADVENTURE; Duration: 3 hrs. Transport: Private Sailing Yachts. Travel to nearby Buck Island Wildlife Reserve to enjoy the best snorkeling that St. Thomas has to offer. At "Buck Island, you will have the opportunity to sun, swim, snorkel or feed the tropical fish. Snacks and drinks are complimentary. Optional Activities: Golfing at Mahogany Run, beach parties, jeep rentals, Atlantis Sub, and flightseeing packages.
Know Before You Go!!!!! . Not just another island, St. Thomas truly does have something for everyone. There has been a proliferation of excursion opportunities lately, but the excursion of choice remains the Island Highlights. Some ships anchor just off St. John in the early morning to disembark those wishing to visit St. John while on others you will need to take a ferry from St. Thomas. Ferries leave on regularly scheduled trips from both the downtown or from Red Hook ferry terminal. We have organized both combination tours of both islands, or a separate excursion from St. Thomas, both with the destination being Trunk Bay. Without any doubt our most popular excursion is the Sailing and Snorkeling Excursion to Buck Island on luxurious yachts and catamarans.
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