St. Thomas Jeep Tour: Mountain Top, Drake's Seat & Beach Stops

A Jeep ride to the island's highest point, then into the water with snorkeling gear waiting.

A six-hour Jeep tour of St. Thomas with a live guide covers four stops: Drake's Seat overlooks Megan's Bay, Mountain Top sits at the island's highest elevation with shopping and a famous banana daiquiri, downtown Charlotte Amalie shows colonial buildings dating to the 1600s, and Brewers Beach offers snorkeling with provided equipment and beach chairs. Pickup is included, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore St. Thomas by Jeep

• Visit Drake's Seat viewpoint
• Stop at Mountain Top for shopping and views
• Tour historic downtown and Fort Christian
• Snorkel and relax at Brewers Beach

The Experience

The day starts with a stop at Drake's Seat, where the view opens over Megan's Bay—one of the world's top ten beaches, though you're looking down at it, not in it yet. From there the Jeep climbs to Mountain Top, the highest point in the Virgin Islands, where the air clears and the whole island spreads below. This is where the world-famous banana daiquiri happens, and where the souvenir shops are, so the stop has a rhythm built in: drink, shoot photos, browse, then back to the vehicle.

The third stop is downtown Charlotte Amalie, the capital. The guide takes the Jeep through the old streets where buildings have stood since the late 1600s—Fort Christian, the 99 Steps, and the second-oldest synagogue in the Northern Hemisphere are all walkable from where you stop. This is the historical anchor of the day, and it breaks up the landscape-and-water rhythm with something built by hand centuries ago.

Brewers Beach closes the tour. Snorkeling gear is waiting for you—mask, fins, the works—along with beach chairs, so the transition from Jeep to water is already set. The beach sits on the west side of the island and is known for turtles and fish, though you can choose a different beach if the group prefers. Bottled water is included throughout, and the whole thing runs six hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• A live English-speaking guide.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• snorkeling equipment and beach chairs at Brewers Beach.
• hotel pickup.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Top questions

What's the view like from Drake's Seat?

Drake's Seat overlooks Megan's Bay, a beach ranked in the world's top ten, so the vista is wide and the water below is the real draw of the stop.

Is the snorkeling gear provided, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour, along with beach chairs at Brewers Beach, so you arrive ready to get in the water.

Can I choose which beach we visit, or is it always Brewers Beach?

Brewers Beach is the standard stop and is known for turtles and fish, but you can choose a different beach if your group prefers another one on the west side of the island.

What's in downtown Charlotte Amalie that's worth seeing?

The capital has colonial buildings dating back to the 1600s, including Fort Christian, the 99 Steps, and the second-oldest synagogue in the Northern Hemisphere—all within walking distance of where the Jeep stops.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included with the tour, so you don't arrange your own transport to the meeting point.