SHORE EXCURSION INFORMATION
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ST THOMAS SHORE EXCURSIONS AND
TOURS
Ultimate Island Experience
PRICE: ADULT: 45.00 / CHILD: 32.00 USD
DURATION: 4 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
The name says it all with this excursion, which includes everything
you'd want to, and should experience in St. Thomas, all
economically packed into one complete tour - plenty 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 - making for a perfect day
in paradise.
Your day begins with breathtaking views of Charlotte Amalie
Harbour, the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, many other of the
US and British Islands and magnificent Magen's Bay. 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 Magen's Bay, rated by many travel magazines as one of the top
ten beaches in the world.
Enjoy two hours of sun, swimming and fun before continuing on to
famous Blackbeard's Hill, "the Williamsburg of the Caribbean" and
step back into the age of the Caribbean pirates, viewing the
surroundings atop the 17th century Blackbeard's Castle (circa
1678), a National Landmark Property.
Prior to exploring the historic surroundings set in the Kings
Quarter, relax in the sun and enjoy any of the three delightful
swimming pools or take a self-guided tour that will lead you into
the past through completely restored historical buildings set
on approximately 5 acres of grounds dating as far back as the late
1600's. Historic structures include the world famous Blackbeard's
Castle and former manor houses Villa Notman, Britannia House,
Crown House (once used by visiting Danish Royalty), Haagensen
House, the Rum Museum, Hotel 1829 and the archaeological dig
at the ruins of the 17th century Pedersen Estate, all listed in the
National Register of Historic Places. Lush tropical gardens,
terraces, fountains, a 20-foot waterfall as well as St. Thomas'
unique and famous step street, or frigangs as the Danes called
them, add to the splendor of the settings.
At your leisure, take a short walk via the famous 99 Steps to Main
Street to indulge your passion for the great recommended
shopping in St. Thomas. However you choose to spend your day
is up to you - it's all there just waiting for you.
Note: Tour lasts approximately 4 - 6 hours, depending upon your
personal touring and shopping time. Full changing facilities
provided. In order to allow you flexibility with your shopping
experience, this excursion ends downtown. Guests are
responsible for their return transportation to the ship.
Legends & Lore of St. Thomas
PRICE: ADULT: 39.00 / CHILD: 20.00 USD
DURATION: 2 Hours Approx.
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Legends and lore of St. Thomas is a walking tour through the
heart of Charlotte Amalie. You will be given a solid summary of
local history in the most profound and colorful way possible.
Topics include Columbus' discovery and naming of the Virgins
in 1493, the near-extermination of native Indians by the Spanish,
the development of African-sourced slavery, the brutal use of
slave labor in sugar production, the heyday of piracy and much
more.
Among sites visited are the second oldest Jewish
synagogue and two of the oldest Protestant congregations in the
Americas, the waterfront, Fort Christian and Emancipation
Garden, where the slaves were formally freed in 1848. This walk
pulls no punches! It is a great introduction to the islands and
their often painful past. The route is only moderately hilly, and
ends just where the shops begin.
St. Thomas Ocean Racing Challenge
PRICE: ADULT: 89.00 / CHILD: 89.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours Approx.
You will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of the
racing teams aboard On Deck's Farr 65 Ocean Racing Around
the World yachts complete with racing skippers and crew. These
yachts have circumnavigated the globe and won many line honors
in major races. This is very much a participatory tour where guests
are encouraged to get involved in sailing these magnificent yachts.
Following allocation to your teams and roles in the briefing area,
there will be a short trip to the Downtown Waterfront. You will take
up your positions on board and cast off and head out of the harbor.
During this time you are given a short but thorough safety briefing.
Sails are then hoisted and you head out into the ocean where the
teams practice their roles and get involved in tacking, jibing, and
familiarizing themselves with the yachts.
After the race there will be an opportunity to switch roles and even
a chance for you to helm these Around the World yachts before you
head back to the dock.
Note: The minimum age for participation is 12 years old. The
minimum weight to participate is 80 pounds and the maximum
weight is 350 pounds. Sandals, high heels or hard-soled shoes
are not permitted.
Water Island Bike Trip
PRICE: ADULT: 74.00 / CHILD: 42.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
This tour is actually three tours in one, and begins with a brief
harbor cruise through picturesque and historic St. Thomas
harbor, which passes the busy waterfront and buildings dating
back to the 17th century. You'll also pass Hassel Island and
into Frenchtown cut, before docking at Water Island.
After a brief restroom stop, you'll board an open-air bus for a
five-minute transfer to the highest point on Water Island, where
you'll be outfitted with a mountain bike, helmet and water bottle.
Start your bike tour on this quiet island along dirt paths, where
you'll visit the site of the old Sugar Bird Hotel, the inspiration of
Herman Wouk's classic novel "Don't Stop The Carnival". Watch for
various species of wildlife that inhabit the island before you
conclude your ride at scenic Honeymoon Beach, where you can
relax and swim while enjoying a complimentary drink before the
return cruise back to the pier.Bathrooms, showers and souvenirs
are also available on Honeymoon Beach.
Note: Much of the ride is on dirt paths and a bus follows the riders.
Bring a towel and swimwear for the beach and sensible
shoes for biking. Participants should be in excellent health to join
this active excursion, and should also be aware that there are
certain inherent risks involved in any cycling excursion. The
minimum age to participate is 8 years old and the maximum age is
70 years old. The maximum weight limit is 275 pounds. Each
participant must know how to use hand brakes.
Historic Blackbeard's Castle & Recommended
Shopping
PRICE: ADULT: 34.00 / CHILD: 20.00 USD
DURATION: 5 Hours Approx.
If you enjoy history and scenic beauty as well as the best shopping
in the Caribbean, this tour is a must! First, a scenic ride along
Skyline Drive will offer the most breathtaking views of the
Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Magen's Bay and Charlotte
Amaile. At Drake's Seat, enjoy a great photo stop of the town and
harbour below before continuing on to world famous Blackbeard's
Castle, where you'll step back into the age of the Caribbean
pirates. Explore the 17 th century Blackbeard's Castle -a National
Landmark Property, and view the world's largest collection of
life-sized pirate sculptures, crafted in copper andbronze.
Prior to exploring the historic surroundings of Blackbeard's Castle
and Hill - all set in the King's Quarter - a former center of Danish
Colonial enterprise, relax in the sun and enjoy any of the delightful
swimming pools perhaps while imbibing an island cocktail from
the bar. Take a self-guided tour that will lead you into the past
through completely restored historical buildings set on
approximately 5 acres of grounds dating as far back as the late
1600's. Historic structures include the world famous Blackbeard's
Castle and former manor houses Villa Notman, Britannia House,
Crown House (once used by visiting Danish Royalty), Haagensen
House, the Rum Museum and Hotel 1829, all listed in the National
Register of Historic Places.
See the only urban archaeological dig in the Caribbean on the
ruins of the 17 th century Pedersen Estate. Who knows what
booty might be found? Lush tropical gardens, terraces, fountains,
a 20-foot waterfall as well as St. Thomas' unique and famous
step street, or frigangs as the Danes called them, known as the
99 Steps, add to the splendor of the settings. At your leisure,
take a short walk via the famous 99 steps to Main Street where
you'll find the cruise lines recommended stores for the greatest
duty-free shopping in the Caribbean.
Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately .5 mile with
steps. Tour duration is roughly 4 hours depending upon your
personal touring and shopping time. Full changing facilities
provided. Guests are responsible for the return transportation to
the ship.
Coral Land & Coral Sea
PRICE: ADULT: 54.00 / CHILD: 46.00 USD
DURATION: 3 Hours 30 Minutes Approx.
From your ship, enjoy a scenic ride over the hills of St. Thomas to
Coral World Marine Park. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will
greet you at the front steps as they guide you the short distance to
the dock. The sci-tech semi-submarine, Nautilus, will be awaiting
you, ready to take you on an undersea adventure. Round Coki
Point and savor the beautiful, natural, undersea coral gardens,
teeming with a myriad of tropical fish in all colors of the palette. At
a depth of six feet, the surface will seem close enough to touch.
Explore the grass beds for turtles and stingrays and maybe, just
maybe, spot a seahorse. The Nautilus diver will conduct a fish
feeding in the water to bring the fish right to your viewing port.
Then, continue the adventure inside Coral World with its
Caribbean Reef Encounter, filled with an amazing array of sea
creatures beyond even what you were able to see on Nautilus. The
Marine Gardens have twenty-one jewel-like aquariums that bring
you eye-to-eye with the ocean's most interesting fauna and flora.
You will definitely see seahorses there. Also, a new exhibit of glow
fish, the first DNA produced marine life, can be seen there.
Juvenile sharks make their home in the Shark Shallows while
larger sharks and friends are on display at the Predator Tank in
the Undersea Observatory. Be interactive at the Touch Pool with
sea stars and sea cucumbers or dance with a mystical Mocko
Jumbie just twelve feet tall! Be entertained, Caribbean style, with a
coconut cutting demonstration, or spend time with the tropical
birds on the Blue Terrace.
Note: Order of tour may be reversed.