St. Thomas Tours and Excursions, US Virgin Islands

Land Tours & Attractions - Groups

Explore St. Thomas off the beaten path. Caravan with your guide in search of lush green mountaintops, tropical beaches and breathtaking overviews.

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Jeep Tours

Enjoy 2 ½-3 hours of hiking on a beautiful trail filled with tropical plants and birds, meandering down and ending on one of the top ten beaches in the world, Magen’s Bay Beach.

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Magen’s Bay Preserve Hike

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Golfing on the breathtaking coastline and natural contours of the hills and valleys of St. Thomas, with year round sunshine and tropical flora, create a memorable experience for golfers.

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Golf

Watch the beauty of St. Thomas unfold while riding comfortably and quietly to the top of Paradise Point in a gondola for a breathtaking panoramic view 700 feet above magnificent Charlotte Amalie Harbor.

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Paradise Point Skyride

Voted top attraction in the V.I. Get up close and personal with the beauty and magic of Caribbean marine life in a stunning setting. We provide admission and organized tours as well as special evening events.

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Coral World Ocean Park

Pet a shark, hand feed a stingray or a rainbow lorikeet! Add-ons include brand new Sea Lion Splash, Sea Trek Helmet Dive, Shark Encounter and Turtle Encounter.

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Animal Encounters at Coral World

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Adventure Center Tour Services

See St. Thomas’s most beautiful vistas and overlooks on our two and one half hour tour of the island. The tour ends in historic Charlotte Amalie for shopping at leisure.

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St. Thomas Scenic Island Drive

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Full Day St. John Land Safari & Trunk Bay Beach Snorkeling Excursion

Participants will be departing the Frenchman’s Reef Dock at approx. 9:00 AM and traveling via ferry to Cruz Bay, the main settlement in St. John. Once the participants arrive, they will be escorted to their open-air safari buses, introduced to their driver/tour guide and begin a 2 to 2 1/2 hour tour of the national park system. The participants will have the opportunity to stop and get out to explore the Annaberg Sugar Mill Ruins as well as many other look outs and attractions. After the tour, guests are dropped off at beautiful Trunk Bay where they have approximately three hours at leisure to enjoy the snorkeling trail, the white sand and blue water or just relax under a palm tree. There is some time for shopping at the “Mongoose Junction” shopping area before boarding the ferry and heading back to Frenchman’s Reef, arriving at approx. 4:30 to 5:00 PM.

Tour Duration: 7.5 hours

Departs: Frenchman’s Reef Dock- no transportation necessary

Minimum: 20 passengers

Maximum: 200 per day

Half-Day St. John Land Safari

Participants will be departing the Frenchman’s Reef Dock and traveling via ferry to Cruz Bay, the main settlement in St. John. Once the participants arrive, they will be escorted to their open-air safari buses, introduced to their driver/tour guide and begin a 2 to 2 1/2 hour tour of the national park system. The participants will have the opportunity to stop and get out to explore the Annaberg Sugar Mill Ruins as well as many other look outs and attractions. After the tour, there is some time for shopping at the “Mongoose Junction” shopping area before boarding the ferry and heading back to Frenchman’s Reef.

Tour Duration: 5 hours

Departs: Frenchman’s Reef Dock- no transportation necessary

Minimum: 20 passengers

Maximum: none

Half-Day Trunk Bay St. John Beach & Snorkeling Safari

Participants will be departing the Frenchman’s Reef Dock and traveling via ferry to Cruz Bay, the main settlement in St. John. Once the participants arrive, they will be escorted to their open-air safari buses, introduced to their driver/tour guide and head for beautiful Trunk Bay where a bountiful BBQ buffet awaits. After lunch, guests may snorkel over the famous underwater snorkel trail. At a predetermined departure time, all guests will return to Frenchman’s Reef via ferry from Cruz Bay, St. John.

Tour Duration: 5 hours

Departs: Frenchman’s Reef Dock- no transportation necessary

Minimum: 20 passengers

Maximum: none

The Butterfly Farm

Imagine walking through a lush tropical rain forest amidst flowers and trees, ponds and a trickling waterfall with butterflies flying overhead and all around you in their own natural paradise. This is a dream come true at The Butterfly Farm where within a large meshed enclosure you can see hundreds of real exotic butterflies flying freely, with dozens of the most spectacular species from all over the world. Some favorites include the Owl butterfly, the friendly Tree Nymph butterfly and the spectacular brilliant Blue Morpho butterfly. You can also witness all stages of their life cycle from tiny egg to curious caterpillar and jewel like pupa. Early in the morning is the best opportunity to see a butterfly emerging from its pupa and watch newborn butterflies take their first flight! If you want to handle the butterflies and caterpillars our guides will be happy to show you how to do so without damaging these fragile creatures.

Visitors are given a complimentary return ticket for the duration of their vacation, so don’t save the best for last!!. Wear bright colors and perfume if you want the butterflies to land on you! Each Farm has a great shop selling a wide selection of butterfly-related gifts and souvenirs. Refreshments are available in the shady cafe outside.

Tour Duration: 30 minutes + optional wandering time + optional lunch time

Departs: Frenchman’s Reef Lobby

Minimum: 6 passengers

Maximum: 50 per tour

St. Thomas Island Tour w/ Shopping

This tour is an excellent way to get an overview of the entire island. Participants will visit the Estate St. Peter Greathouse & Botanical Gardens, the fabulous panoramas found at Drake’s Seat overlooking Magen’s Bay and will stop at Mountain Top for a complimentary banana daiquiri and shopping. When the tour is finished, (approx. 2.5 hours) the group will be taken to Ft. Christian near Emancipation Park in Charlotte Amalie where they will be on their own for shopping in the historic district. A return ticket for the Frenchman’s Reef Shopping Ferry is included for the return to Frenchman’s Reef at leisure.

Tour Duration: 2.5 hours + optional lunch & shopping time

Departs: Frenchman’s Reef Lobby

Minimum: 6 passengers

Maximum: none

Blackbeard’s Historic Walking Tour

Depart from your hotel for a scenic drive to the Inn at Blackbeard’s Castle; built in 1679 by the legendary pirate Blackbeard as a watchtower above Charlotte Amalie’s picturesque harbor. Enjoy a guided tour through the castle and the adjacent historic properties of Notman Manor and Haagensen House; restored 19th century homes complete with authentic West Indian mahogany furniture and typical period accessories unique to the Caribbean. After the tour, you end up in downtown Charlotte Amalie for your foray into the world of St. Thomas duty free shopping. A return ferry ticket for the Frenchman’s Reef Shopping Ferry is included for the return to Frenchman’s Reef at leisure.

Tour Duration: 2 hours + optional shopping time

Departs: Frenchman’s Reef Lobby

Minimum: 6 passengers

Maximum: 65 per day

Coral World Marine Park & Underwater Observatory

Voted top attraction in the V.I. Get up close and personal with the beauty and magic of Caribbean marine life in a stunning setting. View life on a coral reef from the unique Undersea Observatory. Pet a shark, hand feed a stingray or a rainbow lorikeet! Add-ons include brand new Sea Lion Splash, Sea Trek Helmet Dive, Shark and Turtle Encounters. We provide admission and organized tours as well as special evening events.

Tour Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Frenchman’s Reef Lobby

Minimum: 6 passengers

Maximum: none

Add-ons for Coral World

The Sea Lion Splash at Coral World Marine Park

Imagine a magical meeting with a playful sea lion. This program was created especially for you and the sea lions to share a series of thrilling activities while establishing a unique bond. The four male sea lions at Coral World come from Uruguay, South America, and offer our guests a very special opportunity to get up close and personal with these intelligent yet comical creatures.

Following an orientation, small groups of visitors are invited into a special pool area where you can swim, touch, pet, and play games with our sea lions as they demonstrate their amazing agility. At the end of the encounter, our sea lions will give you a hug, a big wet kiss and the photo op of a lifetime!

Tour Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour including briefing

Minimum: 1

Maximum: 4 per time slot

Turtle Encounter at Coral World Marine Park

Rescued as hatchlings, our green sea turtles were first introduced to water at Coral World. Watch in awe at these magnificent creatures and find out interesting facts about their eating and nesting habits during this encounter. In addition to caring for our own turtles, Coral World also serves as a rehabilitation center for sick or injured turtles. Participants must sign a medical waiver.

Tour Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour including briefing

Minimum: 1 per time slot

Maximum: 4 per time slot

The Shark Encounter at Coral World Marine Park

No cages, no barriers, just you, a guide, and a dozen of the most awesome sharks found anywhere in the Caribbean! Our Shark Encounter program takes you on a spine-tingling, pulse pounding adventure into the world of the shark. Your adventure begins with a briefing on sharks by a staff biologist including the truths, myths, habits and behaviors of these ancient creatures. After donning your mask, snorkel, and weight belt (for stability) you will climb into the Shark Shallows Pool home to over a dozen juvenile lemon, blacktip, and nurse sharks. Accompanied by your guide you will observe sharks, barracudas, and other marine life from as close as two feet! You will then be led to a demonstration pool where you can touch a baby nurse shark. Participants must be a minimum of 4' 6" tall. This adventure is available daily at 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm.

Tour Duration: 40 minutes including briefing

Minimum: 1

Maximum: 4 per time slot

Sea Trek at Coral World Marine Park

Sea Trek is a sci-tech adventure exclusive to Coral World for those who want to explore the undersea world up close and personal. Trekkers walk along a trail on the floor of the sea, yet it feels like walking on the moon, but with so much more to see. A marine expert guides 10 people at a time around coral beds teeming with life, color and rhythm. Don't be surprised to see schools of yellow tail racing by or curious trumpet fish lingering nearby. Wear your bathing suit and our Sea Trek helmet (which keeps your face and hair dry) will provide all the air, weight and stability you will need. There is a handrail the entire length of the trail and booties and gloves are provided for extra comfort. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for anyone from eight years old on up, and requires no experience of any kind! Must weigh a minimum of 80 lbs. and be in good health. Participants must sign a medical waiver.

Tour Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour including briefing

Minimum: 4 per trek

Maximum: 10 per trek

Golf

Golfing on the breathtaking coastline and natural contours of the hills and valleys of St. Thomas, with year round sunshine and tropical flora, create a memorable experience for golfers. George and Tom Fazio designed Mahogany Run’s 18 championship holes, including the famous “Devil’s Triangle,” with challenge in mind.

Magen’s Bay Eco Hike

Enjoy 2 ½-3 hours of hiking on a beautiful trail filled with tropical plants and birds, meandering down and ending on one of the top ten beaches in the world, Magen’s Bay Beach. Light hiking.

Tour Duration: 3 hours + optional beach time at Magen’s Bay

Departs: Nature Trail Head in Estate Magen’s

Minimum: 10

Maximum: 30

Jeep Driving Tour of St. Thomas

Explore St. Thomas off the beaten path. This explorer’s tour has a limited number of participants who can choose to drive or sit back and enjoy the ride. Caravan with your guide in search of lush green mountaintops, tropical beaches and breathtaking overviews. Along the way your guide will point out the fruits, flowers, sights and island history while time is provided for swimming at Magens Bay and Brewers Bay beaches.

Tour Duration: 4 ½ hours depending on traffic

Departs: Havensight Mall

Minimum: 9

Maximum: 72

THE PARADISE POINT TRAMWAY

Watch the beauty of St. Thomas unfold while riding comfortably and quietly to the top of Paradise Point! Once there, passengers will be surrounded by a breathtaking panoramic view of the island 700 feet above magnificent Charlotte Amalie Harbor. At the top, relax on the restaurant's spacious deck which overlooks the scenic vista, hear a storyteller talk about the historic Charlotte Amalie Harbor or stop for island treasures at one of the quaint island boutiques.

Tour Duration: at leisure (tram takes about 8 minutes to get to the top)

Departs: Frenchman’s Reef Lobby or taxi at leisure

Minimum: n/a

Maximum: 250

Land Tour of Island of Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Check in 7:30am at Native Son Ferry Booth in Red Hook and enjoy a scenic ride to West End, Tortola. Your guide will meet you there and then you will explore shoreline on way to breakfast at Road Town. The Island tour includes breakfast, shopping at Road Town, then you ascend to island’s highest point at Sky World, visit a Rum Distillery and Cane Garden Bay Beach for lunch (guests will need to bring cash for lunch), swimming and sunbathing.

Specifics: All participants must have valid proof of citizenship consisting of (1)US Passport, or (2) Foreign Passport with multiple entry Visa:

Tour Duration: 10 hours

Departs: Red Hook Ferry Terminal

Minimum: 6

Maximum: 100

Explore beautiful St. John by open-air safari bus including a visit to the historic Annaberg Sugar Mill Ruins and the white sands of Trunk Bay where they can snorkel over the famous underwater trail, sun or just relax.

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St. John Land & Snorkel Safaris

Imagine walking through a lush tropical rain forest amidst flowers and trees, ponds and a trickling waterfall with butterflies flying overhead and all around you in their own natural paradise.

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The Butterfly Farm

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