What to do and see in U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands: The Best Sightseeing Tours

May 2, 2022 Brain Ambrose

Made up of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas, the laidback USVI offer sophisticated dining, turquoise waters and quaint towns. On St. Croix, Christiansted's colorful Danish Colonial buildings provide a lovely backdrop for dining or sailing. Underwater coral gardens are heaven for divers. On St. Thomas, shopping mecca Charlotte Amalie has hopping nightlife. Tranquil St. John offers quiet trails, secluded coves and lively Cruz Bay's shops and bars. Ferries and local air services link the islands.
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1. Private St John Tour including Trunk Bay

Stthomastour.com
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Learn about the local culture and life on the smallest Virgin Island. Highlights of the tour include Cruz Bay, Annaberg Ruins, one of St. John’s premier historic sites, Leinster Bay Trail. The Annaberg Sugar Plantation is a partially restored but the most intact sugar plantation in the Virgin Islands. It keeps the memory of the grueling times in 1717 when slaves were forced to work on the plantation which resulted in a revolt in 1733 which led to the abolishment of slavery. Then we head on for more sightseeing adventure on to The Caneel Bay Overlook. It was discovered and built by Laurence Rockefeller on 1956 while sailing on a family cruise. This luxurious hideaway is accessible only by boat/ferry and its beaches are widely considered to be among the best in the world.Enjoy beach time at Trunk Bay. Relax in the sand, rent some snorkel gear or bring your own gear to explore the self-guided underwater world.Lunch stop is optional at your own expense.

Inclusions: Pick-up at both cruise ports in St. Thomas and/or selected hotels, National Park fees, Driver/guide, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, ferry transportation to St. John, Lunch

Reviewed By NinaGrand4

I enjoyed my tour and the guide was informative and funny. I like that they gave us time to sightsee and take pictures along the way. Plus giving us time to relax on the beach as well.

2. St Croix Island Tour

St. Croix, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Stthomastour.com
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Visit to the rain forest and Cruzan Rum Factory (temporarily closed due to Covid), sightseeing at historical Columbus Landing Site at Salt River Point, wander around the largest town in St. Croix to enjoy shopping and a taste of their local cuisines or take a plunge into the beautiful water of the Rainbow Beach. Have a great time with your family or friends in this beautiful town filled with remarkable quality architecture, with cobblestone walkways shaded by large arched galleries. The once prestigious residences and mercantile shops of the wealthy Danes, today forms the shopping and restaurant district.This tour is perfect for you to enjoy an island tour, shopping and/or the beach all in one day. If you wish to extend your time at the beach, you will need to speak to your driver with extra fee.

Inclusions: Hotel/Cruise Port pickup and drop-off., Local driver/guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal Expenses,, Taxes, Service and Admission Fees beyond the itinerary., Towels and swimming gears rental., $8 entrance fee to the Cruzan Rhum factory, Lunch

Reviewed By NinaGrand4

I enjoyed my tour and the guide was informative and funny. I like that they gave us time to sightsee and take pictures along the way. Plus giving us time to relax on the beach as well.

3. Tiki Man Tours 1/2 Day Adventure

TIKI MAN TOURS
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Private tour in a modified jeep wrangler. Once booked, we will work together to build the perfect itinerary for your party. Choose options such as: snorkeling, shopping, hiking, island hopping, sightseeing and photography, off roading to isolated beaches as well as stops at the better known and facilitated beaches. This is the best way to have an awesome day filled with all the things you want to do!

Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Private transportation, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks

Reviewed By Penni P

Cody - picked us up at our resort, was a great our guide. We have been to St Thomas and St John numerous times and Cody showed us places we have never seen. His Jeep was so cool and we with the top down we didn't miss much. Whatever we wanted to see, Cody made it happen. Highly recommended if you want to see the other side of St John.....

4. Tiki Man Tours Full day

TIKI MAN TOURS
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Private tour in a modified jeep wrangler. Once booked, we will work together to build the perfect itinerary for your party. Choose options such as: snorkeling, shopping, hiking, island hopping, sightseeing and photography, off roading to isolated beaches as well as stops at the better known and facilitated beaches.

Inclusions: Use of Snorkelling equipment, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, Private transportation, Soda/Pop

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Dinner, Breakfast

Reviewed By Penni P

Cody - picked us up at our resort, was a great our guide. We have been to St Thomas and St John numerous times and Cody showed us places we have never seen. His Jeep was so cool and we with the top down we didn't miss much. Whatever we wanted to see, Cody made it happen. Highly recommended if you want to see the other side of St John.....

5. Full Day Private Charter

Sapphire Beach Marina, 6720 Smith Bay Rd, St Thomas 00802, USVI Blue Dream Charters
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Explore the Virgin Islands in style and luxury aboard this beautiful 54 foot sailing yacht for an amazing full day (10am - 4pm). Relax and enjoy snorkeling the crystal clear waters of the Virgin Islands while your crew takes care of everything from custom cocktails to a gourmet lunch. The boat will be all yours for the duration of this private charter and the captain will work with you to customize your itinerary to make an unforgettable day for you and your crew! Snorkel with the turtles! Explore uninhabited islands, and much more!!

Inclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Use of Snorkelling equipment

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Reviewed By Jane T

We have lived here for 20 years and been on a lot of boats, but this sunset sail was truly the perfect experience!! The crew was fantastic, the boat is a beauty, and the view can't be beat! Thank you to the Blue Dream crew for a wonderful end to our anniversary!!

6. Christmas Cove and Pizza Pi Happy Hour Sail Tour

American Yacht Harbor, Smith Bay Road, Red Hook, St Thomas 00802, USVI Max Charters
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Departing from Red Hook, join us sailing to Christmas Cove, where we will visit the one and only floating pizza boat! Order a pizza, enjoy a swim and relax and watch the sunset as we sail!

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By Behappy_and_wander

We did a sunset sail, but wish we would have done a longer duration! It was the perfect way to spend our last night on the island. Hunter and Jamie were super chill, nice and had the best rum punch! We loved sailing around, sipping drinks sitting on cozy bean bags on the bow, and having the sea all around you. Book this now!!!

7. Boat Charter Local Legend

Local Legend Charters, Slip 46, Compass Point Marina, 41-6-1 Estate Frydenhoj, Saint Thomas 00802, USVI Local Legend Charters
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3rd generation Family/locally owned/operated business providing Private, customizable Boat Charters, Day trips and tours of the Virgin Islands, including sightseeing, boating, swimming, snorkeling, beach and bar hopping, dining, shopping, surfing, kiteboarding, hiking, cliff jumping and more. Choose the duration, pickup location, itinerary or we can plan a excursion for you. The boat is beautiful, very safe, smooth, comfortable, dry riding, award winning, "unsinkable" Cape Horn 31 XS model with quiet, reliable twin 250/300 horsepower Yamaha Four Stroke engines. Trip includes large (4') cooler w/ice, water, snorkel gear, noodles, fresh water rinse down, swim ladder, cushioned seating with shaded areas, 13 speaker JL audio marine stereo system comprised of tweeters, subwoofer, Bluetooth/USB/Aux chord connectivity/charging and all required US Coast Guard safety Equipment such as Life Jackets, Fire Extinguishers, Flares, VHF radio, First Aid Kit, Life rings and more.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Use of Snorkelling equipment

Exclusions: Variable fuel charge as used $100-$400, $150 average, Captain fee of $200, Captain Gratuity suggested $200, Additional time may be purchased as available for $100/hr up until dark, Customs clearance fees if traveling to the British Virgin Islands are $70 cash per person for US citizens

Reviewed By scottk344

Our family had a great day with Chris. He is friendly and knowledgeable. Fantastic snorkeling at Christmas cove and fun lunch at Lime Out.

8. Private Sunset Sailor's Delight from Sapphire Marina

Sapphire Beach, St Thomas 00801, USVI Sailing The Cosmos Charters
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This is an private intimate trip for up to six guest. Avoid the crowds and enjoy a 2 hour leisurely sail with your loved ones aboard our beautiful 40ft classic sailboat. The sailor's delight trip is a favorite by many and sure to be a memorable experience aboard SV Cosmos Mariner! Come sail the cosmos with us!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks

Exclusions: Crew Gratuity ( industry standard 18- 20% of trip)

Reviewed By KYADTO

An absolute fantastic day of sailing with Rob and Deb on the Cosmos. Deb was wonderful and efficient in the booking and followup to have everything planned and worry free. We were served a gourmet lunch with Lumpo Crab cakes and fresh salad. Rob was great to chat with and historian of the USVI. Ive booked many sailboat cruises from Barbados, S Florida, Cayman Island, SF Bay, etc. This was the best one. Such great people to hang with for the day. Hope to Sail again soon. Could not imagine a better sailing trip out of St Thomas. Perhaps an invite to make the trip South in August?? :))

9. Private New Powerboat Including Margaritaville. Full & Half Day to USVI and BVI

American Yacht Harbor, Smith Bay Road, Red Hook, St Thomas 00802, USVI Seas the Day Charters and Tours
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Your brand new 2019 Wellcraft power vessel, MV Aquarius, will pick you up to enjoy the phenomenal waters of the Caribbean. Your group will spend the day enjoying the many isles and harbors of the U.S and BVIs on your own private powerboat. MV Aquarius is a new, 31' Wellcraft with twin 300hp Yamaha engines. This price is for a private group up to 12 guests, this is not a price per person . Our Captain will design an itinerary allowing you to visit the islands and harbors of St. Thomas and St. John or the exciting isles of the BVI's. The bow offers seating for conversations, tanning or turtle watching. Aquarius has a Fusion sound system with Bluetooth to ensure you enjoy your favorite tunes. There is plenty of snorkeling equipment on board to enjoy the coral and tropical fish. You may just want to relax on a deserted beach, or join the party at Soggy Dollar or Foxy's. With your own private boat, the choice is yours.

Inclusions: Beer is Included, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Use of Snorkelling equipment

Exclusions: BVI Customs Fees Excluded, Currently $75 per person, Gratuity for Captain, Fuel surcharge

Reviewed By R6402DQkaylat

This was the best money I have spent on vacation!! Definitely do the whole day trip and make sure to bring lots of sunscreen. We had a group of 12 on the catamaran and our crew made sure all of our accommodations were met and more! We got to visit other beautiful islands and they took us to the best spots for snorkeling where we were able to see lots of sea life. Captain Splash and first mate Osay were absolutely outstanding and made sure we had the time of our life. Our first mate gave many tips and fun facts about the island, landmarks, and history which was very interesting, and also made sure we always had a drink in our hand and a smile on our face. I would definitely recommend booking with seas the day and will absolutely be back again!!

10. Full Day Private Boat Charter exploring the "Best of the USVI"

Just Fish St. John, 1300 Cruz bay creek, Cruz Bay, St John 00830, USVI Island Roots Charters
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The U.S. Virgin Islands are an unforgettable boating paradise! - Crystalline waters, secluded beaches, superb snorkeling, floating restaurants and exotic beach bars are yours for the choosing. With virtually unlimited possibilities, you’ll have no problem creating the best day of your vacation! - Our captains have years of experience (some even a lifetime!) around the local waters and will be able to provide valuable insight to your day. The possibilities are endless . . . we know all the best places to go, things to do, and spots to eat and drink! - Join us and become a part of the Island Roots family. We are always In the Pursuit of Fun!

Inclusions: Captains fee, Comfortable cushioned seating in shade or sun, Complementary snorkel equipment for all sizes, Cooler stocked with ice and bottled drinking water, Dry storage for you gear, Ladder and swim platform for easy water access, State of the art bluetooth stereo system onboard, U.S. Coast Guard approved safety equipment

Exclusions: Fuel: billed at the end of the trip depending on the destinations you visit. Your typically fuel expense is between $75-$175 but can vary based on how far you go., Gratuities for your captain are greatly appreciated; industry standard is generally 15%-25% of the charter fee, Money for lunch and other souvenir shopping expenditures, ADDITIONAL $50 per person passenger fee over SIX PASSENGERS

Reviewed By ekd1021

My husband and I booked the sunset charter this past week and had a wonderful time. The trip was awesome! The boat was spacious and super clean. Our captain, Ryan, did a great job finding out what we wanted out of our trip and then suggesting some great spots for snorkeling, dinner, and watching the sunset. We both agreed that it was the highlight of our visit to St. John. We will definitely plan to book another full day charter with Island Roots on our next visit.

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