Kiwi_cruiser Posted April 24, 2015 #1 Share Posted April 24, 2015 We are looking at booking a Caribbean cruise soon and one of our ports of call is St. Thomas We have never been to St. Thomas before and I was wondering what is their to do there?, any tips/ideas?? Can you snorkel there? Any tips/advise/ideas are very welcome :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted April 24, 2015 #2 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) st Thomas is actually a great port to plan a snorkel excursion, and you have several options depending on how active you want to be. Great off the beach snorkeling can be had at many of the East End beaches like Coki, Sapphire, and Secret Harbor, you can get more details on these beaches in other threads here. You can choose one of the many daysails that moor off St John or other islands for excellent snorkeling like Yacht Nightwind, High Pockets, or New Horizons. Or there are several cruise ship excursions that include a nice day on a cat perhaps with a stop on STJ. You can also go to the BVI with a few operators if you want some of the best snorkeling and a chance to see Jost Van Dyke or Virgin Gorda. Many choices, and STT is a good port to plan a water activity. Edited April 24, 2015 by blue_water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted April 26, 2015 #3 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Check out Godfrey Tours. You will be taken on a nice tour of St Thomas and then have time ( included ) at Coki Beach to snorkel. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beshears Posted May 22, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 22, 2015 There's a place called Magic Ice (I think in the dowtown area), that you might want to check out. Most people don't know about it, but it has all kinds of ice sculptures, from people, animals, lamps, chairs (you can sit on them as they have pads on them), and last, a long bar made out of ice. You don't have to take it, but they will serve you a small drink of rum coke/sprite. When you first walk in, they will give you warmers to wrap around your legs, a coat to wrap around you, and gloves. Reminds me of Eskimos. :) Since I'm from Missouri, it really wasn't that cold to me, and at times I took my gloves off to take pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted May 24, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Check out my review in my signature line for Coki. It was an awesome place to snorkel. There's tons of pictures in it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen&roy Posted May 27, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 27, 2015 We are looking at booking a Caribbean cruise soon and one of our ports of call is St. Thomas We have never been to St. Thomas before and I was wondering what is their to do there?, any tips/ideas?? Can you snorkel there? Any tips/advise/ideas are very welcome :) we ALWAYS go to St John when in ST tHomas for beautiful snorkeling by ourselves. Take Taxi to Red hook Ferry in St Thomas for ride to St John (you can look up red hook ferry schedule). Then get on a small bus to Trunk Bay when at St John. They will be all over the place. You can rent snorkle gear there. It is amazing! Google Trunk bay! The ships have tours there but its $$ and they herd you in and out. Enjoy! We will be there in Sept!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted July 9, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) We're booked our Caribbean cruise, going on the Emerald Princess :D Cant wait to check out St. Thomas :). Any other tips or ideas on what to do here? Edited July 9, 2015 by Kiwi_cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted July 9, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 9, 2015 As with many islands snorkeling and day sails are the main activities. Any other interests? Off the beaten path beach (with no amenities) like Hull Bay, or a busy vibe like Coki Beach? Other ideas include taking the red hook ferry to St. John and taking an island tour with a beach stop, and there's a zip line on st Thomas. Much depends on your time in port and how many others are in port with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmaanne7 Posted July 9, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 9, 2015 As with many islands snorkeling and day sails are the main activities. Any other interests? Off the beaten path beach (with no amenities) like Hull Bay, or a busy vibe like Coki Beach? Other ideas include taking the red hook ferry to St. John and taking an island tour with a beach stop, and there's a zip line on st Thomas. Much depends on your time in port and how many others are in port with you. We will be there 8:00 to 5:00 with 3 other ships in port (over 16,000 passengers!!!). Do you have any specific recommendations due to that fact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarpHarp Posted July 9, 2015 #10 Share Posted July 9, 2015 (edited) I lived on St Thomas for several years & the east end beaches are great for on shore snorkeling. Sapphire is my favorite & is usually not that crowded, Coki has the advantage of Coral World right next door. Here is the Sapphire web cam http://www.sapphireinthesun.com/ With that many passengers, avoid Magens Bay & if you are not interested in shopping avoid downtown Charlotte Amalie when all the ships are there . For some unique shopping at local artists studios as well as a lovely setting try Tillet gardens. http://www.tillettgardens.com/ Take an Island tour & check out some of the great views from Mountain Top or walk through the botanical gardens. Blue Water, my apartment was above Hull Bay & I hiked down there many times. Certainly off the beaten path. Edited July 9, 2015 by HarpHarp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted July 9, 2015 #11 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Yes agree with harpharp, and Sapphire would be our choice for a snorkeling beach or just a beach to relax on with enough amenities to be comfortable, also abundant shade along the shore. Doesn't tend to get that crowded there. If you want to pack a lunch and lay a towel on the sand and use portapotties or the wild blue Lindqvist is still not yet developed and is arguably one of the nicest beaches you'll see anywhere. Now Smith Bay park and a small admission fee though. You also have time to go to St John and enjoy an island tour, hit Cinnamon Beach, and then see Cruz Bay, nice place for shopping and lunch. Just hop a taxi to the Red Hook ferry terminal near Sapphire and take the 15 min ferry over. Figure $10pp each way to Sapphire or Coki, and for STJ add another $7pp for the ferry, ~$25pp for the island tour, and $7 taxi back to Cruz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted July 10, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted July 10, 2015 We will be there 8:00 to 5:00 with 3 other ships in port (over 16,000 passengers!!!). Do you have a link to a website that can tell me how many ship we might have in port when we visit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted July 10, 2015 #13 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Do you have a link to a website that can tell me how many ship we might have in port when we visit? cruisett.com Just search by your ship name and date to see what other ships are with you in each port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted July 10, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted July 10, 2015 cruisett.comJust search by your ship name and date to see what other ships are with you in each port. Thank you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted September 13, 2015 Author #15 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Thank You everyone for the information, very helpful! :) Cant wait to check out the St. Thomas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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