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Island Life Jeep Tours - Your Day Your Way Private Excursion!

4.9 (35 reviews)7 hSt. ThomasTight on a typical call
Cutting it close

Cutting it close: back about 3:40 pm, inside your 1 h safety margin. Only book a departure that starts by 8:20 am.

Safety margin
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm5 pm
8:20 am – 3:40 pm
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. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 7 h. Latest sensible start: 8:20 am.
  4. 3:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 3:40 pm
    Back at the gangway50 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

Cutting it close on a typical St. Thomas call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). The tour runs 7 h; with the trip from Havensight (West Indian Company dock, WICO) and back you would reach the gangway around 3:40 pm, inside the 1 h safety margin we recommend. Book it only if your ship stays later than 4:40 pm, or if the operator confirms an earlier start.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Havensight (West Indian Company dock, WICO).

Among the 100 St. Thomas shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer 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

Experiencing St. Thomas with Island Life Jeep Tours means "Your Day, Your Way"! All destinations are customized with your driver the morning of your tour, bringing your vacation dreams to life! All of our drivers/tour guides have intimate knowledge of the Virgin Islands, and are passionate about showing you all there is to fall deeply in love with on St. Thomas. Choose Island Life Jeep Tours to feel like a local, experience the "hidden gems" of the island, and make your trip to St. Thomas completely unforgettable. We can't wait to see you!

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What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Swim Vests
  • Unlimited Rum/Vodka and Mixers
  • Water, Soda, Juice
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Beach Chairs
  • Cooler
  • Tervis Tumblers for the Day

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

Private guided jeep tour of St. Thomas from 9 AM to 4 PM. "Your Day, Your Way"! Grab your towel and join us in experiencing the island like the locals do. Choose from our wide range of pick-up/drop-off locations, or we can happily pick you up at your private villa. Your Trip Includes: -Private Tour Guide with Local Knowledge of the Islands -Our BRAND NEW Bikini Blue Rubicon Jeeps -Snorkel Gear - including fins (please text shoe sizes once you complete your booking) -Cooler -Ice -Unlimited Rum/Vodka and Mixers -Water, Soda, Juice -Tervis Tumblers for the Day -Swim Vest -Beach Chairs -Car Chargers Does Not Include: Tour Guides Gratuities (please call for details) Some Available Destinations on St. Thomas: (but not limited to) -Scenic Drive with Panoramic Tour (West, North, East, South) -History Tour -Blackbeard's Castle -Bluebeard's Castle -Drakes Seat - Best View on St. Thomas -Magen’s Bay Beach -Magen's Bay Hike -Coki Beach -Secret Harbor -Sapphire Beach -Lindqvist Beach -Hull Bay -Mountain Top -St. Peter and Paul Church -Synagogue -Charlotte Amalie Downtown Shopping -Fort Christian All destinations are customized with your driver the morning of your trip to achieve your vacation dreams. We pride ourselves in local guides/drivers with local knowledge of the Virgin Islands who love showing you all they know about our history and hot spots. Above, we have listed some possible spots to see but there are many off the beaten track locations we can take you, as well. How much we do in a day is completely up to you and your group. Some people like to take it easy and see 1/2 of this and some groups are very active and want to see it all. It is "Your Day, You Way"!

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Meet at lobby
Meet at lobby
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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Caribbean Blue Boat Charters Day Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

from $575 per person
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7 h
Typical St. Thomas call: 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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