St. Thomas is one of the most popular and busiest cruise ports in the world. The island is also full of resorts, villas and condos too. Millions of guests arrive yearly and are looking for memorable and epic tours and excursions.
Here is a Cost Comparison of all the tours, by category, on St. Thomas.
Walking Tours
St. Thomas is full of amazing beaches. But when you want to take a short break from our crystal-clear, blue waters you can check out these phenomenal tours. See old buildings and alleyways and learn about the checkered past of this Caribbean island.
1. St. Thomas Historical Trust Tour
Cost: Varies
Duration: 2 Hours
Food/Drink: None
Description:
A great tour to see the beauty of downtown Charlotte Amalie. Covers several of the historical highlights with an experienced and knowledgeable guide.
The tour meets in town at a location to be determined.
2. Blue Mango Historical Walking Tours
Cost: $59
Duration: 2-3 Hours
Food/Drink: Water, Rum Punch and Sampling of Local Food
Description:
In our humble opinion this is the best way to experience this historical town. 🙂 The town of Charlotte Amalie is a U.S. National Historic Landmark and we’ll take you as deep as you want to go into its history and alleyways. This tour will hit all of the must-see sites but also a few private spots that no one else can show you including the only slave quarters found in St. Thomas.
The price includes Admission to Fort Christian (the only tour taking you into this 350-year-old fort), water throughout the tour, rum punch and a tasting of local food).
Food & Drinking Tours
These are great for a fun day of eating and drinking in town. So whether you are staying on St. Thomas or visiting on a cruise ship you must visit the heart and jewel of the island – Charlotte Amalie.
Cost: $45
Duration: 45-60 Minutes
Food/Drink: Tasting of 4-7 Rums
Description:
This is a rum tasting class located in a historic building in Charlotte Amalie. It includes a bartender/guide that will teach you about the various rums you’ll be tasting.
The intimate location on Main Street is perfect for a private drinking experience. In addition to tasting some unique rums there is also a mixology class to expand your drink-making skills.
Cost: $99
Duration: 3 Hours (the tour ends at an outdoor garden bar where you are free to extend the drinking as long as you like)
Food/Drink: 4-5 Drinks Included and Sampling of Local Food
Description:
Enjoy a fun, lively and entertaining day – unlike anything else offered on island. Walk the streets of Charlotte Amalie and taste our boozy island concoctions all while learning about our long history of rum, pirates, scoundrels and heavy drinking.
You’ll be enjoying 4-5 island drinks (these are heavy pours – what we like to call a “St. Thomas Pour” – so you will be feeling “St. Thomas Sober” by the end). The final drink will be a mixology class learning the way to make an iconic Virgin Islands drink – The Bushwacker.
You’ll get to taste some island food and be free to enjoy the lush, tropical gardens at our final stop.
Cost: $135
Duration: 3 Hours
Food/Drink: 4-5 Food Samplings, 1 Rum Drink
Description:
If you want to get a taste of some island food, this is a great tour. The tour is focused largely on the several food tastings but you will also get a wonderful walking tour of Charlotte Amalie. The walking part of the tour will focus on the long history of St. Thomas and also contemporary stories.
You’ll stop at several “island-favorite” spots to enjoy local cuisine that includes saltfish, pate and callaloo. And possibly the highlight is a cafe in an alleyway where you’ll make your own Painkiller (an drink created here in the Virgin Islands).
So skip breakfast and getting ready to eat!
Cost: $100
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Food/Drink: 4-5 Tastings, 1 Alcoholic Drink
Description:
Almost identical to the Flavors of St. Thomas Tour above. You’ll visit most of the same locations and eat similar foods. So either tour option is a great day in town!
Jeep & Island Tours
If you want to keep your feet on terra firma and still see a lot of the island, a jeep tour is the way to do it. Infinitely easy to customize, you can choose a day full of beaches, bars, shopping and sightseeing.
Cost: $545 (for up to 4 people)
Food/Drink: Water, Soda, Rum
Pickup: Your Villa, Hotel, Cruise Ship
Description:
You can pretty much create your own tour and see any and all the sites worth seeing in St. Thomas. If you are looking for a relaxed and chill day, this is a great option. I might call this one the luxury option because they have more refined “touring” jeeps. Their jeeps will get you where you want to go in style.
Cost:
Food/Drink:
Pickup: Your Villa, Hotel, Cruise Ship
Description:
What sets this tour apart are the ridiculous Jeeps they have. You’ll be riding in one of these bad boys:
They will customize your trip to just about anywhere you want to go on island. Beaches, overlooks, and just about any spot on island you want to get to – nothing is out of reach.
Depending on your interests they can also include snorkeling, kayaking or SUP. The tour is customizable and of course they have a tour guide that knows a lot about the island.
Cost: $440 (for up to 4 people)
Food/Drink: Not Included
Pickup: Your Villa, Hotel, Cruise Ship
Description:
This is the perfect tour for wanting a taste of island life. You don’t have to commit your entire day but you’ll still get to pack plenty into your 4-hour tour.
This is more of a mom and pop outfit so the owners are very involved and will possibly by your island guide on the tour. One of the owners, Lisa, is also one of the most experienced and most gifted tour guides on the island. She’s awesome!
Cost: $450 (for up to 4 people)
Food/Drink: All You Can Drink
Pickup: Your Villa, Hotel, Cruise Ship
Description:
This husband wife team is all about personal attention and having the best time possible. Their love for the island is infectious and they will ensure you have an amazing time.
They have lots of tour options and each one is easy to customize to what you’d like your day to be. So choose your day – secret beaches, snorkeling, kayaking, or sightseeing.
Beach & Kayak Tours
If you want to put in a little effort into your island tour, kayaking and snorkeling is a great way to get your heart rate up. A little hard work makes that rum drink taste even better.
Cost: $149
Food/Drink: Lunch and Drinks Included
Pickup: Your Villa, Hotel, Cruise Ship
Description:
Swim with sea turtles! Enjoy a relaxing kayak and snorkel tour. This excursion is the perfect mix of chill and adventure.
Cost: $159
Food/Drink: Lunch and Drinks Included
Pickup: Not Included
Description:
Located near the East End of St. Thomas is a protected Mangrove Lagoon. You’ll paddle through the calm waters to a small island for a hike.
You’ll also get to enjoy a 45-minute snorkel tour in the mangrove.
You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch during the tour.
Boat Tours
The bright, blue water is what makes the Caribbean special. Cruising around the island on a sail or power boat is as good as it gets.
Cost: $149
Duration: 5 Hours
Food/Drink: Unlimited Drinks, Stop at Beach Restaurant (food is additional)
Pickup: Not Included
Description:
Sail out to Buck Island for some incredible snorkeling with a high likelihood of seeing sea turtles. You’ll also see a shipwreck.
After snorkeling you’ll sail over to Water Island, just off the coast of St. Thomas, for some beach time. Located on the beach is Dinghy’s, a fun, little beach restaurant where you can grab lunch.
Cost: $210
Duration: 5 Hours
Food/Drink: Unlimited Drinks, Lunch Included
Pickup: Not Included
Description:
Sail over to St. John, our sister island, for a wonderful day of snorkeling and relaxing. You’ll stop at 2 beaches within the Virgin Islands National Park.
All your drinks are included (it’s a long day, so go pace yourself!). Lunch is also provided onboard.
Cost: $229
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Food/Drink: Unlimited Drinks, Full Dinner
Pickup: Not Included
Description:
This is a sunset dinner cruise on a big, luxury catamaran. The 3-course meal and open bar are included on this romantic evening sail.
Cost: $185
Duration: 4 Hours
Food/Drink: Drinks Included
Pickup: Not Included
Description:
A unique boating experience on the Northside of St. Thomas. Enjoy a sunset boat trip followed up with a night snorkel! Night snorkeling is exhilarating – a good mix of peacefulness and mysteriousness. Watch as some animals sleep and others come to life.
Cost: $120 ($70 for observers)
Duration: Approximately 2 Hours
Pickup: Not Included
Description:
You know what it is. You go up really high and probably see some amazing things. But frankly it looks scary as heck! I’ll go on the record that I will never ride one of these.
Conclusion:
Like many islands and cruise ports we have lots of great ways to spend a day in paradise. There are plenty of other options but I tried to cover as many as I could. All the tours I’ve listed above have been around for a while so they are all reputable…as far as I know. But of course, do your research and check out their sites and their reviews first. Wouldn’t want you to blame us if they don’t live up to the hype.
And please remember cruise ship excursions and tours come and go all the time. So I’ll try to keep up and continuously update the prices and options here on St. Thomas.
All right, go have some island fun!
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