Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, is a city and the cruise ship port of the Caribbean Island of St. Thomas, VI. It is also the Capital city and the largest city of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Known for its Danish Colonial architecture, St. Thomas is a spectacular island filled with amazing shopping, beautiful beaches, fabulous local cuisine, and lots of fun things to see and do.
Here is our list of the top five things to do in St. Thomas:
#1 Paradise Point – Travel up to the highest point on the island, have a quick bite to eat and drink, and then sit back and get lost in the amazing view of the bay and island from high up in the sky.
#2 Shopping, then more shopping. St. Thomas is know for it’s shopping, on the main roads of Charlotte Amalie and inside of the Havensight Mall you will find tons of duty free shops and specialty stores.
#3 Magens Bay & Beach : You can head to the beach at Magens Bay, or if time permits take a Sunset Sail around the bay in a catamaran or sailboat.
4. Pirates, Pirates, and more Pirates – Head over to BlackBeard’s Castle, erected in 1679 by the Danes as a watchtower to protect the harbor as well as Fort Christian. Then check out the Pirates Museum, which is directly across from Havensight Mall…it’s filed with amazing prorate artifacts and a self-guided tour is available too.
#5 Water Island – Dinghy’s Beach Bar and Grill
The crystal clear water at Honeymoon Beach, Water Island, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands is a must see.
Only a 10 minute ferry or dinghy ride from St. Thomas, cruise terminals, be sure to visit Dinghy’s Beach Bar & Grill and hang with some of the locals. Dinghy’s Beach Bar & Grill, is a cozy tiki bar and grill in paradise. Enjoy cold drinks, local cuisine, live music, FREE beach amenities, paddle boarding, snorkeling, & more!
