St Thomas Custom Tour: 3 hours, your itinerary
Skip the set schedule, see what you actually want to see
You get a private driver and a customizable route through St Thomas's best viewpoints: Mountain Top with its 15-island vista and famous banana daiquiri, Drake's Seat for photos and history, and Charlotte Amalie's downtown if you want it. Three hours, no fixed itinerary, bottled water included, and the guide handles the photos so you're in them.
Step-by-step itinerary
St. Thomas sightseeing and shopping tour
- Drive past University of the Virgin Islands
- Pass locals beach en route to Mountain Top
- Shop souvenirs and drink banana daiquiri at Mountain Top
- Enjoy views of Magens Bay and British Virgin Islands
- Take photos at Drake's Seat viewpoint
- View Charlotte Amalie and cruise ports
- Listen to steel pan music and shop local vendors
- Explore unique shopping and dining area
- Visit historic sites and shops in downtown Charlotte Amalie
- Mountain Top 45m
- Drake's Seat 15m
What’s included
Your tour includes private transportation in a luxury Suburban, bottled water throughout the three hours, and a guide who knows the island's history and takes photos at the main viewpoints. Hotel or port pickup is part of the service, and the route is built around what you want to see, whether that's Mountain Top's panoramic views and banana daiquiri, Drake's Seat for photos and history, Charlotte Amalie's downtown shops and historic sites, or a combination of all three.
Times
- Every day 09:00 13:00
Before you book
Operated by Virgin Islands Platinum Services
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The experience
The driver pulls up to your hotel in a clean Suburban and asks what you want to see. Not a script, not a fixed route. Just a question. Most people head straight to Mountain Top, where the view opens up across Magens Bay and you can count the islands on a clear day. Fifteen of them, sometimes more. The banana daiquiri is famous enough that people come back for it, and the guide will stand back while you take photos, or step in to frame the shot if you ask. It's the kind of thing that only works when nobody's rushing you to the next stop.
From there, Drake's Seat sits higher still, with Charlotte Amalie spread out below and the cruise ship ports visible from the overlook. On a clear day you see all the way to St. Croix. The guide knows the history (the seat itself, the view, why it matters), and will point out what's what without turning it into a lecture. After that, you decide. Some groups want to shop the local vendors near Drake's Seat. Others head down to Charlotte Amalie's historic district, where the streets are narrow and the buildings tell you something about the island's past. You can stop at shops, walk through the old town, or skip it entirely if you'd rather spend the time somewhere else. The tour is three hours, and how you use them is up to you.
The Suburban stays cold, the water stays cold, and the driver knows the island well enough to answer questions that aren't on any map. If you land late or your ship gives you a short window, this is the way to see the highlights without the feeling of being herded. You're not on a schedule that works for eight other people. You're on your own time, in your own vehicle, with someone who knows where to go and when to get out of the way.
Is this one for you?Right for travelers with a short window in St Thomas who want the main viewpoints without a crowded group tour or the hassle of renting a car. The three hours are enough to hit Mountain Top and Drake's Seat with time to linger or shop, and the customizable route means you're not paying for stops that don't interest you.
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Top questions
Can I customize the route, or is it set?
It's completely customizable. Tell the driver what interests you (shopping, history, specific viewpoints, or a mix), and the tour adjusts. Mountain Top and Drake's Seat are the main stops, but how long you spend at each and what else you see is your call.
How long does the tour take?
Three hours total. That includes drive time, stops, and photos.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, the tour includes private transportation. The driver picks you up from your hotel or cruise port.
What's included in the price?
Private transportation in a luxury Suburban, bottled water, and the guide's time. Shopping and food are separate.
Can I see 15 islands from Mountain Top?
On a clear day, yes, sometimes more. The view spans Magens Bay, the British Virgin Islands, and on very clear days, St. Croix, Culebra, and Vieques.
Is the tour suitable for families with small children?
Yes. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the stops are short, so it works well for young kids.
What if I'm in a wheelchair?
The Suburban can accommodate wheelchair passengers with assistance getting in and out. The trunk has space to store a wheelchair.
Do I need to book shopping or dining in advance?
No. Shopping and food stops are part of the route, but you pay for anything you buy or eat on the spot.
St Thomas Custom Tour: 3 hours, your itinerary
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