The Tropical Treasure Hunt

5.0 (138 reviews)3 hSt. ThomasSightseeingCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 11:36 am, 4 h 54 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h 54 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in St. Thomas20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:28 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 3 h. Latest sensible start: 12:22 pm.
  4. 11:28 am
    Tour ends8 min back to the pier
  5. 11:36 am
    Back at the gangway4 h 54 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical St. Thomas call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 3 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:28 am and be back at the gangway around 11:36 am — 3 h 54 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 12:36 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The meeting point is at the cruise pier or a short walk from it — the operator's own directions are written from Havensight (West Indian Company dock, WICO). We allow 8 min to walk off and find them; usually no taxi and no transfer eating into your day.

Among the 346 St. Thomas shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 3 h); 82% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical St. Thomas call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

A Tropical Treasure Hunt is a brand new and immersive experience that allows you and your loved ones to experience an engaging hunt for buried treasure on the beautiful island of Saint Thomas, USVI. You will attempt to solve mentally stimulating challenges in order to find each piece of the treasure map at each new location you visit. This experience will give you an opportunity to dig up a real treasure chest at one of St Thomas's beautiful beaches. Additionally, the Tropical Treasure Hunt will lead you to the Pirates Treasure Museum to learn about St Thomas and pirate history while solving challenges inside.

We also offer clients the opportunity to purchase various treasures that will be waiting for you in the treasure chest. We offer a wide variety of Caribbean and authentic ship wreck jewelry. Please call us to learn of various options and prices to include as your treasure.

Private tour English

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Pirates Treasure Museum Single Admission Ticket is Included
  • Snacks

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • The client can purchase a custom treasure from us but it is not included (i.e., Caribbean Bracelet)

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Pirates Treasure Museum
    Our clients get an opportunity to experience the high quality and interactive Pirates Treasure Museum. They will learn about US Virgin Islands and pirate history while searching for clues to their next location. Treasure Hunters will also enjoy exploring Havensight to find clues including a popular coffee shop where you are welcome to purchase quick order food items or souvenirs. Then your crew will have private transportation to one of the beautiful beaches on St Thomas. Part of the fun is figuring out where you will be heading to next throughout the adventure. You will have approximately an hour at the beach to find the buried treasure and enjoy the beach or beach bar.
    1 hAdmission included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Please meet us at the large pavilion in Havensight close to Gate 2 for the WICO cruise ship dock gate entrance. There is an open parking lot next to the pavilion, at Warehouse 3, that you can leave your vehicle at throughout the adventure.
Please meet us at the large pavilion in Havensight close to Gate 2 for the WICO cruise ship dock gate entrance. There is an open parking lot next to the pavilion, at Warehouse 3, that you can leave your vehicle at throughout the adventure.
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Operated by The Tropical Treasure Hunt Company. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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