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Caribbean ports/St. Thomas/Sightseeing

St. Thomas sightseeing tours

Skyride to Paradise Point, Mountain Top and Drake's Seat, and a Charlotte Amalie walk dominate.

Photo: Karl Callwood / Unsplash
Typical call
8:00 am→4:30 pm
Docking to all aboard · about 8 h 30 min ashore
Getting ashore
2 cruise piers
Check which one your ship uses
Money
US dollar
US dollars widely accepted
Time zone
Atlantic Standard Time
Keep your watch on ship's time

Sightseeing tours that fit your day in St. Thomas

Enter the times from your cruise line's itinerary. We add time to walk off the ship, the drive to each tour's start point and back, and your safety margin.

Safety margin before all aboard
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm5 pm
7 h 10 min for a tour, travel included
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
8 h 30 min in port21 fit with time to spare5 cutting it close5 too long
  • Fits your day

    Private Open-Air Jeep Tour to Hidden Beaches in St. Thomas

    4 h 5.0 (200)Free cancellation
    Back by 1:00 pm · 2 h 30 min sparefrom $385
  • Fits your day

    The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

    6 h 4.9 (387)Free cancellation
    Back by 3:00 pm · 30 min sparefrom $695
  • Fits your day

    Half or Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas

    3 h 30 min 5.0 (152)Free cancellation
    Back by 12:30 pm · 3 h sparefrom $761
  • Fits your day

    Full Day Private Charter, Snorkel St. John (12 guests, 55’ yacht)

    6 h 5.0 (103)Free cancellation
    Back by 3:00 pm · 30 min sparefrom $1985
  • Fits your day

    Half Day Sail and Snorkel with the Turtles

    3 h 30 min 4.8 (306)Free cancellation
    Back by 12:30 pm · 3 h sparefrom $149
  • Fits your day

    Best Jeep Tour of ST.Thomas Virgin Islands

    6 h 4.9 (131)Free cancellation
    Back by 3:00 pm · 30 min sparefrom $500
  • Fits your day

    Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas

    6 h 5.0 (70)Free cancellation
    Back by 3:00 pm · 30 min sparefrom $1195
  • Fits your day

    Sunset Sail with Cocktails and Appetizers

    2 h 4.8 (688)Free cancellation
    Back by 11:00 am · 4 h 30 min sparefrom $95
  • Fits your day

    Island Tours Your Way, Your Time! 2, 4 or 6hrs - St. Thomas USVI

    2 h–6 h 5.0 (53)Free cancellation
    Back by 3:00 pm · 30 min sparefrom $249
  • Fits your day

    Luxury Sightseeing & Shopping Private Tour - 3 Hours

    3 h 5.0 (40)Free cancellation
    Back by 12:00 pm · 3 h 30 min sparefrom $500
  • Fits your day

    Full-Day Sailing Tour in Virgin Islands National Park

    6 h 4.9 (49)Free cancellation
    Back by 3:00 pm · 30 min sparefrom $285
  • Fits your day

    3 Hours Luxury Mercedes Van Tour in Saint Thomas

    3 h 5.0 (27)Free cancellation
    Back by 12:00 pm · 3 h 30 min sparefrom $750

Return times are estimates from the tour length, travel from the pier and time to get ashore. Always check your ship's all-aboard time.

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