Suggestions wanted

[jorjen9]

We are sailing Caribbean Princess in June. This will be our first time in St. Thomas with 2 adults and 2 teens, 13 & 17. We are interested in shopping and sighteeing. Should we did a ship excursion or just venture out on our own? Any suggestions appreciated!

[fullo'beans]

Do it on your own, then you go where you want when you want. I had friends last year that took a taxi from the pier for $15 a piece and the driver took them on a tour of the island, to shopping areas and even a beach.

[The Islander]

With a family of four you might even consider renting a jeep or car and driving around seeing the sites that interest you, beach hopping to a couple beaches, having lunch, driving around some more and then doing some shopping. You would cover quite a deal of the island with you own transportation.

--Islander

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[Bee Bop]

I suggest doing a tour with Godfrey. He is wonderful and it is a good way to shop, swim and see the island. All for $20.

[url="http://www.godfreytoursvi.com"]his website[/url]

[CaribbeanBlue]

I agree, striking out on your own may be your best bet. The taxi's are reasonably priced and private car rental is a great option. In June the car rental prices are lower than in High season.

I have used Dependable Car rental in the past, they are nice people. Here is their website.
[url="http://www.dependablecar.com"]www.dependablecar.com[/url]

or there is Discount Car rental at [url="http://www.discountcar.vi"]www.discountcar.vi[/url]

Consumers Guide to Duty Free Shopping in the Caribbean
[url="http://www.carigem.org"]www.carigem.org[/url]