Island Guide

St. Thomas offers nearly every warm weather activity your heart desires. From world-class diving to island-to-island sailing trips; from historical walking tours to eco-tourism adventures; from high-end shopping to great local food joints; from tranquil beaches to vibrant nightlife. We have provided a few links below to get you started on exploring this amazing area.

Virgin Islands Ecotours A unique, 3 hour multi-eco experience awaits you. Explore the wild delights of Cas Cay Wildlife Sanctuary by foot, kayak and snorkel in this action-packed adventure. Kayak among the many small islands of the Inner Mangrove lagoon. Hike the pristine, tropical island of Cas Cay, in the Virgin Islands Park System. Enjoy many breathtaking views and spectacular photographic opportunities at the famous Red Point Blow Hole amongst volcanic cliffs. Snorkel though an underwater paradise. Guides point out the marine life, interpret the diverse mangrove ecosystem and offer snorkeling instruction. Departs daily at 9:30am and 1:30pm. Read more...

Fishing St. Thomas is known as the blue marlin capital, and marlin fishing is one of the primary attractions along with other large game fish. Inshore fishing for smaller game fish is also an option and can be successfully achieved mostly by boat, but also from the islands’ shorelines. Read more...

Day Sails Enjoying the magnificent waters around St. Thomas will be the highlight of your vacation. Sail or motor into small quiet coves, snorkel at beautiful reefs and just bask in the delightfully warm sun and tropical breezes. Or take a sunset sail and enjoy the tranquil beauty and romance of Caribbean evenings. Many charter boats are 6-packs, holding a maximum of 6 passengers. There are larger boats that can accommodate groups. Charters are available in half day trips, full day, sunset sails, dinner cruises and also overnight trips or Term Charters. While in the Virgin Islands you can also Learn to Sail. Prices on day trips average around $85 to $125 a person, depending on charter and length of trip. Amenities vary but might include open bar, lunch, snorkel gear, floats and other water toys. Read more...

Scuba Diving The underwater world in the Virgin Islands is stunning. Explore corals and gorgonian forest of sea fans and sea whips. Dive around caves, explore sunken boat wrecks or take a night dive and explore the fantastic world of nocturnal marine life! Swim among turtles, bright parrotfish, blue tangs, schools of fry and so much more.

The best conditions for diving in the islands are found during the summer and fall months, with visibility generally between 60 and 100 feet. Some sites, particularly in Pillsbury Sound, can be explored all year round as they are protected from the wind and rough seas that can affect other more open sites during the winter months. St. Thomas and St. John are close enough to each other that they share many of the same dive sites in the Pillsbury Sound area including Carval Rock, Congo Cay, Grass Cay, Mounds at Mingo, Arches and Tunnels of Thatch and Lovango Cay. Read more...

Snorkeling From new, never snorkeled before to seasoned snorkelers there is something for everyone. Rocky coast lines, near shore reefs, off shore cays and sunken items like ships and planes provide beautiful and varied snorkeling opportunities. The conditions are; great visibility, fairly constant water temperatures of 79-83 degrees year-round, calm seas with little current and fantastic underwater scenery. In other words, perfect for snorkeling. View gorgeous underwater gardens of coral and visit with the residents; turtles, rays, octopuses, moray eels and an abundance of fish large and small. With the use of a mask, snorkel and fins you can float on the surface and admire the marine life below. Snorkeling is an option from beaches and also by boat trips. Read more...

Island Tours St. Thomas is known for its beautiful vistas, historic buildings and gorgeous scenery. How you take it all in is up to you. The most popular option is an island tour by taxi. You can also take a walking historical tour or an aerial tour. Island tours by taxi usually include the popular sites and scenic look out points like Drake's Seat. Some tours include a combination of shopping, sightseeing and a couple hours at the beach. Customized tours are available too. Visit the Featured Taxi Tours below for more information. Read more...

Sailing Lessons The waters around St. Thomas are beautiful, the weather fabulous, the trade winds perfect - perfect for sailing! And not just any sailing, YOU sailing. That's right, while visiting St. Thomas you can take sailing classes that give you the know how to sail a 20 foot sailboat and larger boats with more advanced classes. You can even do an excursion where you actively participate on a racing yacht as you and your team head toward a finish line - sounds exhilarating doesn't it? Read more...

Kiteboarding & Windsurfing Kiteboarding and Windsurfing are available year round in St. Thomas thanks to the tropical breezes and great weather. Beaches on the East End of the island offer the best conditions. While kiteboarding is a fairly new sport it has rapidly gained popularity in the water sports world. Another on the water, action sport option is wakeboarding; lessons and excursions are available. Read more...