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Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. St. Thomas is known as a vacation idyll today, but its history is not so peaceful. In the 18th century, the island was at the center of a bustling pirate culture, as swashbuckling pirates such as Blackbeard and Drake traded stolen wares in the port of Charlotte Amalie.
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Departing via ferry across Pillsbury Sound to Cruz Bay, you'll board an open-air safari bus for this scenic drive around the island. Your driver/guide will provide insights about the island's history and the beautiful foliage. You'll see white-sand beaches and views of the British Virgin Islands. You'll stop to view remnants of ruins from one of the last working plantations found on St. John. Back along the coast, you'll stop at scenic overlooks such as Cinnamon Bay, Trunk Bay, Hawksnest Bay and Caneel Bay overlooking the Rockefeller Plantation. The tour concludes at the dock in Cruz Bay, where you will board a ferry for the return journey to St. Thomas and the ship.ean floor (approx. 10 feet) and very little exertion during the Helmet Dive.
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Enjoy the scenic views that have made St. Thomas one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean. Departing from the dockside, your driver/guide will wind up the mountainside to St. Peter Greathouse, formerly a private hideaway for the rich. Enjoy a self-guided tour through the beautiful estate and landscaped grounds. While sipping a complimentary rum or fruit punch, gaze down at lovely Magen's Beach. The tour continues to the highest point on the island, Mountain Top. In addition to the many shops located here, you'll find a spectacular panoramic view. You have the option to end the tour in the shopping district or back at the ship.
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A unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience is yours once you step aboard the Atlantis XV, the world's newest, most advanced passenger submarine. After a scenic harbor tour, you'll be transported to a depth of 90 feet, covering a distance of over 1.5 miles of ocean bottom. Possible sightings include Blue Chromis, Rock Beauties, Yellowtail, Snapper and sea turtles. Listen to a narration on the fish and coral formations while seated in air-conditioned comfort. Afterward, enjoy a complimentary rum punch and receive a dive certificate during the transfer boat ride back to the ship.
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Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the beauty of the Virgin Islands and experience the thrill of helicopter flying. You'll travel via taxi van to a private heliport at the edge of town. During your flight, you'll see all of the beaches along the south side of St. Thomas before crossing over to the island of St. John. See Cruz Bay and Caneel Bay from a soaring new perspective. Catch a glimpse of the British Virgin Islands before the beautiful North Shore of St. Thomas beckons. See Coki Beach and beautiful Magen's Bay just before flying over historic Drake's Seat and Louisenhoj Castle. From there, you'll descend back over St. Thomas harbor before landing. This tour includes professional narration on stereo headsets.
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Pricing & Information Request
Call 1-800-377-9383 or submit a request.
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* - Royal Caribbean International reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement on all guests if the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel exceeds $65.00 per barrel. The fuel supplement for 1st and 2nd guests would be no more than $10 per guest per day, to a maximum of $140 per cruise; and for additional guests would be no more than $5 per person per day, to a maximum of $70 per cruise.
* Rates & offers are subject to select dates & categories, cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy, in US Dollars, & include NCCF. Government taxes & fees are additional. All rates & offers are capacity controlled, are subject to availability & confirmation, & may change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed -- please confirm.
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