Things to do in St Thomas
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Virgin Islands: Private Catamaran Beach Hopping & Snorkel TourYou’ll hop between quiet bays and lively beach bars across St. Thomas and St. John on your own private catamaran—with time to snorkel with turtles at Maho Bay, float off Trunk Bay, and grab tacos at Lime Out before relaxing at Water Island or Magens Bay. It’s all set to island music with drinks included—and plenty of room to just be yourself.
USVI Private Boat Charter: Beaches & Snorkeling Day TripYou’ll feel that first salty breeze as you board your private boat charter in the USVI—snorkeling Lovango Cay, drifting at Lime Out with tacos in hand, music playing over gentle waves. With hotel pickup included and a local captain guiding you to hidden beaches or turtle spots, it’s an easygoing day that lingers long after you’re back on shore.
Private Jeep Tour St. Thomas: Hidden Beaches & OverlooksA private open-air Jeep tour of St. Thomas takes small groups down dirt backroads to secluded beaches, hidden coves, plantation ruins and panoramic overlooks, with pickup from any hotel, Airbnb, cruise port or residence on the island. The pace is entirely yours—spend more time swimming, focus on sightseeing, or mix the two. For cruise passengers, the driver plans the return to port around your ship's schedule and guarantees you get back on time.Is it for me?Book this tour if your group wants to move at its own pace and spend as much time as you like at each beach or overlook—the driver adapts the day in real time instead of sticking to a fixed schedule. For cruise passengers, the fixed return time to port means you get a full island experience without the logistics of timing it yourself.
St Thomas to Jost Van Dyke: Catamaran Sail & Soggy Dollar BarYou sail from St Thomas to Jost Van Dyke on a catamaran with up to twelve guests, drinking bottomless mimosas and eating breakfast on the way. You clear BVI customs in Great Harbor, explore the town for an hour, then spend the afternoon at White Bay's Soggy Dollar Bar with snorkeling gear and an open bar. The nine-hour trip gets you real time in the water instead of a quick stop, and the boat handles all the logistics—you just show up with your passport and $85 cash.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water with minimal planning—the boat handles the route, the bar, the snorkeling gear, and the customs process, so you just show up with your passport and cash. The nine-hour window means you're not rushing through White Bay; you actually get to spend the afternoon there.
St Thomas Night Kayak Tour: Paddle Mangrove Lagoon at DuskA night kayak tour in St Thomas takes you through the winding waterways of Mangrove Lagoon in a two-person kayak, starting at dusk and lasting 90 minutes. You wear a headlamp to explore the protected ecosystem after dark, spot birds settling into their nests as light fades, and learn about the marine life the mangroves support. A professional guide leads the paddle; life jackets, kayak, bottled water and equipment are included. Children from age 8 can join when accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?Paddle through mangrove tunnels as daylight fades, then glide beneath star-filled skies while your guide illuminates the nocturnal wildlife and ecosystem below.
St. Thomas & St. John: Private Catamaran Day with SnorkelingYou’ll sail between St. Thomas and St. John on your own private catamaran, stopping to snorkel coral reefs teeming with turtles or relax on soft sand at Honeymoon Beach. Enjoy fresh pizza served by boat and sip local rum punch as you drift in Caribbean sun—ending your day feeling lighter than when you arrived.
St Thomas: Snuba Coral World Ocean Park Entry & Guided DiveYou’ll start with a friendly snuba briefing at Coral World Ocean Park before heading underwater on a 30-minute guided dive along St Thomas’ reefs. All gear is included and your local guide keeps things relaxed (and fun). After surfacing, enjoy full access to explore the park at your own pace — it’s an easygoing adventure that sticks with you.
St. Thomas Island Scenic Tour: Mountain Top & Historic LandmarksYou ride up to Mountain Top at 2,100 feet for a banana daiquiri and island views, then stop at Drake's Seat and Skyline Drive for photos, visit Blackbeard's Castle and Fort Christian (both historic landmarks), and return in an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour skips the beach entirely—it's built around the island's high points and history instead, which is what makes it different from a standard beach day.Is it for me?Book this if you want the island's main historic and scenic stops without renting a car or navigating mountain roads yourself—the fixed route and small groups mean you see everything in one organized morning or afternoon.
Jost Van Dyke tour: Foxy's, Bubbly Pool & White BayThis full-day boat tour departs from either St. Thomas or St. John and takes you to Jost Van Dyke, a British Virgin Island known for its bars and beaches. You'll visit the world-famous Foxy's Bar in Great Harbor, hike to the Bubbly Pool at Foxy's Taboo, swim at White Bay, and stop at Sandy Spit Island and the Willy-T on the return. A valid passport is required, and international customs fees of $85 per person are paid on the day of the tour.Is it for me?Spend your day island-hopping between Jost Van Dyke's legendary bars—Foxy's, Corsairs, and Foxy's Taboo—with time to hike to Bubbly Pool or relax at White Bay's world-ranked beach.
St. John Island-Hopping Tour: Snorkel with Sea TurtlesA private boat charter from St. Thomas explores St. John's north and south shores by water, with stops at Maho Bay for sea turtles, Waterlemon Cay for coral, and quiet beaches accessible only by boat. The captain steers the route, snorkeling gear is provided, and you choose between a half-day or full-day trip on a 29' or 32' catamaran. Fuel is billed separately at $8 per gallon; food at floating vendors like Pizza Pi and Lime Out is your own cost.Is it for me?Book the half-day if you're squeezing the trip into an afternoon or your first time snorkeling and want a shorter introduction; the full-day suits anyone with a full morning and afternoon free who wants to hit both shores and see more of the island from the water. Choose the 29' catamaran for a smaller group or the 32' if your party is larger and you want more deck space.
St Thomas: Sunset Kayak Mangrove Lagoon Tour & Bird IslandYou’ll paddle through St Thomas’ mangrove lagoon as golden hour falls, guided by a local who knows every twist in the waterway. Watch birds settle onto Bird Island at sunset, feel that hush as daylight fades, and share laughs with your group before returning to shore with new stories in your head.
St Thomas Treasure Hunt: Solve Clues, Dig TreasureThe Tropical Treasure Hunt is an interactive treasure hunt on St Thomas that takes you through the Pirates Treasure Museum and around Havensight to solve mentally stimulating challenges and locate pieces of a treasure map. You'll be driven to one of the island's beaches where you dig up an actual treasure chest, with bottled water and snacks included throughout the three-hour experience. A live English-speaking guide leads the hunt; children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?The live guide speaks English throughout, so the challenges and pirate history come through clearly for anyone who understands English—no translation needed. Groups of all ages work through the hunt together, making it a shared puzzle-solving experience rather than a guided lecture.
St Thomas: Full Day Sailing & Snorkeling with Lunch & DrinksYou’ll join a small group for a relaxed sail from St Thomas, with plenty of time to snorkel clear waters (gear included), enjoy Mediterranean-style lunch onboard, and sip rum punch while swapping stories under the sun. Expect friendly crew, good company, and moments that stick with you long after you’re back on shore.
St. Thomas Jeep Tour: Mountain Top, Drake's Seat & Beach StopsA 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.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a driver handling navigation and timing while you relax with other travelers, and you're comfortable sharing a Jeep with a group.
St Thomas: Private Catamaran Sailing & St John SnorkelYou sail on a private catamaran to St John National Park, snorkel at uncrowded reefs, and eat charcuterie while anchored offshore. The boat holds 4 to 12 people, so your group stays together. Snorkel gear, drinks, and snacks are included. You choose how much time to spend sailing versus on the beach, and you're back by mid-afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel St John's best reefs without the cruise-ship crowds and without arranging your own boat—the private catamaran and experienced captains handle the navigation and timing, leaving you free to swim, eat, and sail at your own pace.
Snorkeling Virgin Gorda, Cooper Island & Norman IslandA 9.5-hour snorkeling excursion from St. Thomas or St. John explores three Southern British Virgin Islands: you hike The Baths' boulder-filled National Park on Virgin Gorda, stop for lunch and drinks at Cooper Island's solar-powered brewery, then snorkel a remote reef near Norman Island. Captain, mate, snorkel gear, beverages and snacks are included; a valid passport is required and customs fees apply.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to move through the day—hiking, swimming, snorkeling—rather than anchoring at one beach. The hike and the remote reef mean you cover more ground and see fewer crowds than the standard island loop, and the guide's knowledge of The Baths' caves and grottos is what makes the hike worth the effort.
St. Thomas & St. John Catamaran Sail: Luxury CharterA private catamaran charter from St. Thomas or Cruz Bay carries up to 12 guests on a 6.5-hour sail through the U.S. Virgin Islands with a USCG-trained crew. The boat includes breakfast, a full lunch prepared daily, an open bar, snorkeling equipment, paddle boards and beach toys; you choose the anchorages and the pace. The crew handles navigation, food and safety so your group sets the itinerary.Is it for me?Book this charter if your group wants to control the day—the stops, the timing, the music and who you sail with. The fixed crew and boat mean no splitting up across multiple tours, and the open bar and meals included mean nobody's hunting for lunch or calculating what to order. Groups of 6 to 12 work best; smaller groups can book a private charter, and larger ones will need to split across two boats.
Private Sailing & Snorkel St Thomas: Customize your dayYou get a full day on your own chartered boat with up to five guests, departing from St. Thomas at 9am and returning by 3:30pm. Two snorkel stops in St. John National Park, grilled lunch between them, and an open bar throughout. Snorkel gear and all drinks are included; you only decide where to go and when to move.Is it for me?Right for groups of friends or family who want a full day on the water without a fixed schedule or strangers on board. Expect a relaxed pace — you're not rushing between stops, and the crew adjusts the day based on what your group enjoys most.
St Thomas: Sea Turtle Snorkel Tour & Guaranteed SightingsYou snorkel for two hours in calm, clear water where resident sea turtles are guaranteed to appear. The tour includes all gear, floatation devices, water and a guide who keeps the group small enough to actually see what's happening. Photos and videos are sold separately. Arrive fifteen minutes early; the vehicle leaves on time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see sea turtles without the uncertainty — the guarantee means you're not gambling on sightings, and the small group size means your guide actually watches the water with you instead of managing a crowd.
Sunset Sail Virgin Islands: Small Group, Open Bar IncludedA sunset sailing tour in the Virgin Islands for up to 6 guests aboard the Frances Anne, with an open bar, charcuterie board, bottled water and snorkeling equipment included. The boat departs at a set time, so you arrive 15 minutes early and the guide handles the route and the timing. Live English-speaking guide leads the sail.Is it for me?The two-hour window fits a free afternoon or a gap between arrival and evening plans, leaving you time to shower and change before dinner. If you need a full-day excursion or a longer water experience, look for an all-day sailing tour instead.
