WendyG Posted August 26, 2004 #1 Share Posted August 26, 2004 [COLOR=Purple]My friend is going on the CB in three weeks and she's asking my advice on what to do for excursions. She is traveling with her parents (60's) What excursions would you suggest for St Thomas and St Maarten? I always hit the beach or shop! Thanks![/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebulous Posted August 26, 2004 #2 Share Posted August 26, 2004 ...but since no-one has answered you, I thought I'd give you my suggestions for St. Thomas/St. John, as I have been there. I'd recommend they go to Cinnamon or Trunk Bay on St. John for some excellent snorkeling. I believe there is an excursion for this. Can't comment on St. Martin, cause I haven't been yet! I think we may be doing the jeep island tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crsshiplover Posted August 26, 2004 #3 Share Posted August 26, 2004 My parents took a tour of St. John a couple years ago and just loved it. They had great photo opportunities and learned quite a bit about the island. They are in their 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoniaG Posted August 26, 2004 #4 Share Posted August 26, 2004 WendyG - take a look at the Ports of Call board for St. Thomas and St. Maarten - good info there. Donia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybusybusy Posted August 27, 2004 #5 Share Posted August 27, 2004 We just took a taxi in the am to Magen's Bay in St. Thomas. It wasn't crowded, they rent kayaks and rafts, and it was very relaxing. The taxi was $6 pp, plus it cost $3 to get into the beach (I believe it is a state? park). More people began to come in around 1 or so, so we went back to the ship, changed, and shopped. It was a nice break from touring. Have a great trip!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WendyG Posted August 27, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted August 27, 2004 [COLOR=Purple]Thanks everyone![/COLOR] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beryl Posted August 27, 2004 #7 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Wendy, I do what you do...especially on St. Thomas and St. Martin. Usually do the beach in the morning and shopping the afternoon. If they are not beach people I think that an overview type of tour is probably one of the best choices for first timers on both these islands.They will have loads of wonderful photo opportunities and then shop, shop, shop :D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyinGA Posted August 27, 2004 #8 Share Posted August 27, 2004 St Thomas has my favorite excursion, The BOB (Breathing Observation Bubble). It's an underwater motor scooter and you also get time to snorkel, swim and sunbathe. In St Martin we did the Rhino Riders. It was fun, but a little bumpy for me since I was on the back. My DH husband loved being able to go fast so he had a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetMarie Posted August 27, 2004 #9 Share Posted August 27, 2004 [color=green]My recommendation is to hire a taxi to drive you around the island, showing you the sights. The islanders are proud of their island, their home. (St. Marteen, that is.) St. Thomas is very commercialized, and I believe more than half the people there are from the states. But in SM, they love to talk about their island. For a reasonable fare, you can have a wonderful time.:p [/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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