St.Thomas
The Caribbean's U.S. Virgin Islands are made up of three primary islands: St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John, as well as roughly 50 smaller islets and cays. Since they are all in close proximity to one another, it is easy to island hop. Travellers have various options for island hopping, including ferries, planes, and water taxis.
Saint Croix: 1.5 - 2 hours away by ferry.
Saint John: 45 minutes away by ferry.
Charlotte Amalie is the largest city and capital of the US Virgin Islands, located in St. Thomas.
The best way to get around St. Thomas is by renting a car if you have multiple days or by private tour if you have limited time and want to venture out.
Magen's Bay Beach is a stunning beach with a long stretch of white sand, perfect for a day of relaxation. It has activities like paddleboarding, watersports, and sea turtle sightings. Magens Point Bar & Grill is also located on the beach, offering food and drinks for visitors.
Mountain Top is the highest peak on St. Thomas. From here, you get a spectacular view over Magen’s Bay. They also have epic Banana Daquiri's.
Drakes Seat Viewpoint and Charlotte Amalie Overlook also offer great views.
The Skyride Gondola takes you from Charlotte Amalie to Paradise Point Overlook. Paradise Point is also the location of Prime at Paradise Point, a highly rated restaurant with great views of Saint Thomas.
Visit Lindquist Beach.
Buck Island, located 2 miles south of Saint Thomas, is a protected bird sanctuary with many coral reefs and a shipwreck. One of the best things to do here is snorkelling with the sea turtles at Turtle Cove.
Visit Cas Cay, a deserted island with diverse ecosystems. Take a guided tour that includes kayaking, hiking, and snorkeling.
Visit Water Island (no cars allowed, but you can rent a golf cart to explore) and check out Honeymoon Beach. You can get to this island by ferry or by guided tour via boat. Dinghy's Beach Bar and Grill is a good place to eat on Water Island.
Visit Coral World Ocean Park & Coki Beach. You can visit the underwater observatory, see the stingrays in Stingray Lagoon, dolphins, sea turtles, sea cucumbers, sea stars, and conchs.
There are 2 Cruise Ports: Havensight and Crown Bay.
Both are located on the south side of the island, not far from Charlotte Amalie (about a 5-10 minute drive). You can walk about 20 minutes from Havensight to Charlotte Amalie, but it is not recommended to walk from Crown Bay.
Some cruise ships anchor in the harbour area and tender travellers into Charlotte Amalie. Taxis are plentiful, and tour companies will pick you up right from the port.
As a United States Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport for U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland.
The U.S. Virgin Islands enjoy warm, sunny weather year-round. The average winter temperature is 77ºF (25ºC), and the average summer temperature is 82ºF (28ºC).
The currency is the U.S. dollar.
English is the official language.
Please use only mineral sunscreen.
Standard 120-volt current is used in the U.S. Virgin Islands. No adapters are required.
