St. Thomas Island Tour with Mountain Top and Magens Bay Beach

4.2 (261 reviews)4 hSt. ThomasWildlife & natureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:40 pm, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 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 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
  4. 12:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 12:40 pm
    Back at the gangway3 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 4 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 12:40 pm — 2 h 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 1:40 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

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 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

We pick up and return to destination. The best Islands highlights you will see. Experience the highest point on the island for spectacular views and photo opportunities. Mountain Top is located on Crown Mountain at 2100 feet above sea level making it one of the highest points on the island. Enjoy world famous banana daiquiri (at your own expense) & great duty free shopping . St. Thomas is home to renowned duty free shopping. Mountain Top offers hundreds of selections of duty free items, from jewelry, t-shirts, alcohol, etc. Megan Bay is one mile beach.

Magen's Bay Beach is often voted one of the top beaches in the world! This beach has one mile of soft white sand and clear, blue water! Included in beach tour are two stops for photo and scenic viewing opportunities. Stops included are Skyline Drive Overview and Sir France's Drake Seat.

One hour island tour plus two hours on the Beach. This is a great tour for some family fun!

Max 30 per group English

What's included

  • Pick-up at both cruise ports/ hotels
  • Personal guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Island tour of several historical sites

Not included

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Cost of Banana Daiquiri
  • Gratuities - recommended
  • Magen's Bay Beach

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Skyline Drive
    A stop for overlooking and picture taking.
    10 min
  2. 2
    Drake's Seat
    A stop for overlooking and picture taking.
    10 min
  3. 3
    Mountain Top
    The best Islands highlights you will see. Experience the highest point on the island for spectacular views and photo opportunities. Mountain Top is located on Crown Mountain at 2100 feet above sea level making it one of the highest points on the island. Enjoy world famous banana daiquiri and great duty free shopping. St. Thomas is home to renowned duty free shopping. Mountain Top offers hundreds of selections of duty free items, from jewelry, t-shirts, alcohol, etc.
    30 minAdmission included
  4. 4
    Magens Bay Beach
    Enjoy 2 hours free time at the beach. Megan Bay is one mile beach, a cove of beautiful turquoise water surrounded by white sand coconut trees. Magens Bay Beach is often voted one of the top beaches in the world! This beach has one mile of soft white sand and clear, blue water ready to explore! Included in beach tour are two stops for photo and scenic viewing opportunities.
    2 hAdmission not included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
This is our common meet-up location if the hotel is not one of our pick-up locations.
This is our common meet-up location if the hotel is not one of our pick-up locations.
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.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: Tour schedules are subject to change based on local traffic conditions and cruise ship arrival/departure times.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. This tour operates with a minimum of 4 guests. Cancellation notice will be given 24 hours in advance
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This activity operates rain or shine.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • Don't forget to bring your own towels, swim wears and gears if you don't want to buy or rent.
  • Before getting in the vehicle after your beach time, make sure you're clean of sand and wearing dry clothes.
  • The afternoon schedule is for Cruise ships only

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Great Exploration Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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