St. Thomas Shopping, Sightseeing & Beach Tour with Local Guide

3.9 (374 reviews)6 hSt. ThomasSightseeingCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 2:40 pm, 1 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 50 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. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 6 h. Latest sensible start: 9:20 am.
  4. 2:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 2:40 pm
    Back at the gangway1 h 50 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 6 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 2:40 pm — 50 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 3:40 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.

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 346 St. Thomas shore excursions we track, this is one of the longer ones (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

Overview

For more than two decades, Sunny Liston Tours has helped visitors experience the beauty, history, and personality of St. Thomas. Our goal is simple: to give you more than transportation—we want you to leave the island with great memories.

Come see St. Thomas the Sunny Liston Tours way!

Experience the best of St. Thomas in one unforgettable island tour! Explore historic Charlotte Amalie, take in breathtaking Caribbean views from some of St. Thomas' most famous overlooks, visit Mountain Top, and relax at beautiful Magens Bay Beach.

Your local guide will share the history, culture, and stories that make St. Thomas special while you travel through the island in a traditional open-air safari vehicle.

This tour is a great choice for cruise passengers and visitors who want to see, shop, and enjoy the beach—all in one day without having to arrange transportation themselves.

Max 100 per group English

What's included

  • Live commentary
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel or vacation home pick up and drop off
  • Port pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Food and drinks are available at the beaches (if chosen) for purchase.
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance Fee to Magen's Beach if chosen ($7 per person)
  • No wheelchairs or scooters

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Charlotte Amalie
    Shopping time The shopping portion is approximately 1½–2 hours, depending on your tour's start time. This is free time for guests to shop and explore Charlotte Amalie on their own before continuing with the sightseeing portion of the tour.
    2 h
  2. 2
    Mountain Top
    Here you get a magnificent view of the Atlantic Side of the island. Enjoy the view of Magen's Bay which was rated as one of the top 10 beaches in the world. Also enjoy views of neighboring islands such as St. John, Tortola BVI, Jost Van Dyke and others. Buy yourself one of the world famous banana daquiris at the bar and get another chance to grab some more souvenirs.
    20 min
  3. 3
    Drake's Seat
    Sit in the very spot where Sir Francis Drake had his home, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Here you also get another view of Magen's Bay.
    5 min
  4. 4
    Skyline Drive
    From this vantage point you will enjoy the most picturesque view of the Caribbean Sea. See islands such as Water Island, Hassel Island, St. Croix, Culebra and Vieques.
    10 min
  5. 5
    Magens Bay Beach
    Enjoy Magen's bay Beach, ranked one of the top ten beaches in the world. With a mile long of white sandy beach, beautiful turquoise waters, a restaurant and bar on site, lockers, showers and restrooms for your convenience, Magen's Bay Beach is one to remember. Magens Bay entrance fees are not included in the tour price and are approximately $7 per person. Food and drinks at the beach are also available for purchase separately. Additional fee paid on site if renting chairs or umbrellas.
    2 hAdmission not included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
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.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The $7 per person entrance fee to Magens Beach is not included in the tour price.

Traveler reviews

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