Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands- Island Scenic Tour
4.8 (163 reviews)2 hSt. ThomasFits a typical call
Back at the ship by about 10:36 am, 5 h 54 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 54 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip docks in St. Thomas20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 8:20 amLeave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
- 8:28 amEarliest tour startTour runs 2 h. Latest sensible start: 1:22 pm.
- 10:28 amTour ends8 min back to the pier
- 10:36 amBack at the gangway5 h 54 min before all aboard
- 4:30 pmAll 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 2 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:28 am and be back at the gangway around 10:36 am — 4 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 11:36 am 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 100 St. Thomas shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 4 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
Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI – Your Personal Island Guide!
Dreaming of the ultimate Caribbean getaway? St. Thomas is everything you’ve imagined—turquoise waters, golden beaches, vibrant culture, calypso rhythms, and breathtaking views straight out of a magazine.
✨ Island Scenic Tour – Relax as we guide you through tropical hills, bays, and iconic stops:
Mountain Top (2,100 ft.) – Sip a world-famous banana daiquiri while enjoying panoramic views and duty-free shopping.
Skyline Drive Lookout & Drake’s Seat – Snap postcard-perfect views of Magens Bay and nearby islands.
☠️ Blackbeard’s Castle – Step into pirate legend at this historic landmark.
Fort Christian – Discover the oldest standing structure in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Exterior photo opportunity!
️ Prefer the beach? Our Island Beach Tour offers sun, sand, and relaxation at world-class beaches.
Fewer than 6 travelers? We’ll customize your tour!
✨ “Your Island Destination is Our Goal!” ✨
Max 125 per group AR, English, Spanish
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
- 1Waterfront HighwayPass by waterfront an see spectacular views of the cruise port and ferry docks.
- 2Fort ChristianSt. Thomas’s National Historic Landmarks, Fort Christian was completed by Danish settlers in 1680–making it the oldest structure in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Fort Christian is a Dano-Norwegian-built fort in Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Built 1672-1680, early in the first successful colonial establishment on the island, the fort served as a critical point of defense and government during the entire period of Dano-Norwegian, and later Danish, administration, which ended in 1917 with the sale of the islands to the United States. It currently holds the St. Thomas Museum, which holds artifacts and art of the Dano-Norwegian period. It was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1977. You can admire the beauty from the exterior or enter this fort museum to experience the history of the Fort. Admissions are not included in tour price. Admission fees: General Admission Fee (non-local adults with ID): $10 General Admission Fee (non-local children ages 5-12 with ID): $7 It was built originally to protect the colony and island from hostile marauders. Since its completion, it has served a variety of purposes: a jail, a governor’s residence, a place of worship, and a police station. Recently renovated, Fort Christian is a popular site for visitors with its red walls and imposing clock tower make the building perfect for photos. You will have the option to pass by and take pictures, or enter the fort at the $10 pp admission price. Addmission is not included in the tour.
- 3Blackbeard’s CastleA designated National Historic Landmark, this 17th-century Danish watchtower (Skytsborg) is steeped in history and pirate lore.
- 4Drake's SeatSt. Thomas is mountainous and offers beautiful views. The most popular lookouts are Drakes Seat and Skyline Drive Overlook. Drake’s Seat was built in 1933 by Arthur Fairchild. In those days navigating the hills of St. Thomas involved traveling by horse or foot. He thought the spot where he put Drake’s Seat was a nice place for a rest. You too can take a break and enjoy the fabulous view from the famous seat! We will stop at Drake Seat Lookout and get spectacular views of the famous Magens Bay Beach (one of the top ten beaches in the world)
- 5Skyline DriveSkyline Drive Overlook offers a panoramic harbor view including Charlotte Amalie, Hassel Island, Water Island and more! You will be able to take pictures and indulge in this popular view site. You can enjoy the view while listening to the steelpan player. If you need souvenirs, there are a few vendors available at this popular spot, so bring your enthusiasm and your camera.
- 6Mountain TopThe overlook is located atop St. Peter Mountain–the island’s highest point–and has a vista of Magens Bay that rivals Drake’s Seat’s due to the higher elevation, which allows for a view of even more surrounding islands, including the British Virgin Islands. Visitors will find much more than just a great view at Mountain Top, however. The attraction is a good place to purchase souvenirs, clothes, and other gift items. Mountain Top is also famous for its signature drink, the banana daiquiri, which is made with a variety of flavors of local Cruzan Rum. As we arrive at Mountain Top and you will be free to take pictures, purchase a World Famous Banana Daiquiri/ drink or look through several souvenirs that are available for purchase.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Your driver will meet you at the large stone windmill located at your docking port in Crown Bay Port. Once you disembark, it will be a 2 to 3 minute walk from your ship. The stone windmill is visible from your cruise ship and easy to find.
Your driver will meet you at the large stone windmill located at your docking port in Crown Bay Port. Once you disembark, it will be a 2 to 3 minute walk from your ship. The stone windmill is visible from your cruise ship and easy to find.
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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
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