(US Virgin Islands)

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St. Thomas combines the natural beauty of the islands with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is one of the most beautiful harbors in the world and the most visited port in the Caribbean. Elegant dining, exciting nightlife, and world-class duty-free shopping are abundant in Charlotte Amalie. The city's reputation as the shopping mecca of the Caribbean draws visitors from all over the region and around the world.

A mountainous island, St. Thomas offers stunning vistas in almost every direction. While Charlotte Amalie is full of energy, St. Thomas also provides natural wonders such as the indescribably beautiful Magens Bay and stunning views of the Caribbean from 1,500 feet above sea level. Drake's Seat is particularly famous for its vistas.

Sports and activities are abundant on St. Thomas. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the George and Tom Fazio-designed Mahogany Run course. St. Thomas is also well known for its world-class yachting and sport fishing.

Accommodations of all types can be found throughout St. Thomas. Sprawling, world-class resorts dot the island from Charlotte Amalie to Red Hook on the eastern coast. Charlotte Amalie offers quaint guest houses as well as all-inclusive resorts. Private homes and villas are for rent throughout the island as well.

Visitors seeking accommodations that combine adventure and relaxation should consider yacht rentals. St. Thomas, long recognized as the center of the U.S. Virgin Islands' boating industry, offers both bare boat and crewed charters. Crewed yachts, usually chartered for a week-long journey, let guests get involved in the daily on-board activities. Many visitors even help the experienced, on-board chefs with the preparation of gourmet meals. If guests choose not to lift a finger, however, crew members pride themselves on pleasing every whim of their passengers. Romantic getaways for two or adventure-filled excursions for larger groups are available. Custom-designed voyages can be arranged through our experienced charter yacht brokers in the islands and in the mainland U.S.

St. Thomas' activities are as rich and varied as the items that stock the duty-free shelves of Charlotte Amalie's boutiques. Golf, tennis, fishing, yachting, and shopping are just a few of the activities available. Mahogany Run, a George and Tom Fazio-designed golf course, contains 18 of the most beautiful and challenging holes in the Caribbean. Virgin Islands Ecotourism provides guided kayaking and snorkeling tours through St. Thomas' Marine Sanctuary and Mangrove Lagoon and along Magens Bay. Fishing charters are abundant, and for good reason: The International Game Fish Association reports 24 world-record catches from U.S. Virgin Islands waters. Guests can even take a one-hour submarine voyage off St. Thomas to view the coral reefs and marine life of the island. For visitors who want to stay above water, Coral World Marine Park & Observatory, on the northeast shore at Coki Point, offers an underwater observatory tower, a tropical nature trail, a marine gardens aquarium, and an 80,000-gallon coral reef tank.
In and around Charlotte Amalie visitors will find a number of options. Fort Christian, the oldest standing structure in the Virgin Islands, is rich in history. The Paradise Point Tramway takes visitors above Charlotte Amalie for a bird's eye view of the city and the island. Blackbeard's Castle, also known as Skytsborg, stands guard over Charlotte Amalie's harbor. Government Hill provides numerous sites of historical interest, including Government House, 99 Steps, Crown House, and Seven Arches Museum.

St. Thomas' airport is the most widely used gateway to the U.S. Virgin Islands. The following airlines offer service from the U.S. mainland to St. Thomas.
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
Delta Airlines
United Airlines
US Airways

Local airlines offer service between St. Thomas and St. Croix and other destinations in the Caribbean. The following airlines provide service between St. Thomas and St. Croix, and San Juan and St. Thomas/St. Croix.
Air St. Thomas
Air Sunshine
American Eagle
Bohlke International Airways
Cape Air
Leeward Island Air Transport (LIAT)
Seaborne Airlines

Taxi and Buses
Taxis are common throughout St. Thomas. Buses run regularly between Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook (on the eastside of the island) and Charlotte Amalie and Bordeaux (to the west). For more information, call the VITRAN office at 774-5678. Charlotte Amalie also offers city buses for local transport and to and from the airport.

Automobile Rentals
Most major rental companies and several local rental companies rent automobiles on St. Thomas, offering everything from four-wheel-drive jeeps to luxury sedans and minivans. Most major roads are well-maintained asphalt. Please remember to obey all speed limits, wear your seat belt, and drive on the left!

Ferries
Passenger ferries from St. Thomas to St. John depart from Red Hook (on the east side of St. Thomas) and Charlotte Amalie. Schedules are as follows:
 

Ferries to and from Red Hook and Cruz Bay take between 15 and 20 minutes; ferries to and from Charlotte Amalie and Cruz Bay take approximately 45 minutes. Frequent car ferries are also available between Red Hook and Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas to Cruz Bay, St. John. Visitors may also travel to Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands from St. Thomas by ferry.

Seasonal ferry service (November - May) is available between downtown Charlotte Amalie and Gallows Bay, St. Croix via V.I. Fast Ferry. The V.I. Fast Ferry's "Salacia" is a 600-passenger ferry with a ride time of about one hour and fifteen minutes.

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