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The beautiful Caribbean island of St Thomas has something for everyone – pristine beaches, breathtaking scenery, rolling hills and water sports galore are among the delights which await. Colourful markets, stirring steel drum bands, delicious local cuisine and fascinating colonial landmarks, such as Blackbeard’s Castle, add to the appeal of this awe-inspiring destination. Snorkel and scuba dive under the waves to explore the enchanting reefs which are teeming with marine life, climb the famous 99 Steps in Charlotte Amalie, learn about the island’s history of piracy and smuggling or bag a bargain in a myriad of superb duty-free shops. A feast of fun, entertainment, relaxation and glorious sunshine begins the minute your cruise ships docks in the spellbinding island of St Thomas.
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St Thomas is a dream come true for couples, families and groups of friends craving the cruise holiday of a lifetime in a glorious sunshine paradise. The island oozes beauty and wonder, with natural parklands, exotic sea life and pristine sandy beaches. Snorkel with sea turtles and dolphins, enjoy a relaxing kayaking excursion through the enchanting mangrove lagoons or learn all about pirate lore at Blackbeard's Castle Skytsborg Historical Park.
Discover the island capital Charlotte Amalie, with its enthralling colonial buildings, 17th century Danish fortifications and cobblestone alleyways. It’s also home to a charming harbour, superb duty-free shops and The 99 Steps, a famous brick staircase which was built in 1679. The island is a diver’s paradise, with Cow and Calf, French Cap and Eagle Shoals among the magical spots to explore the marine life beneath the waves.
St Thomas also boasts many pristine sandy expanses where you can soak up the sun, enjoy lively games or take to the ocean for some thrilling water sports action. The island is home to a multitude of fine dining restaurants and is renowned for having the best nightlife in the Virgin Islands, with a myriad of bars and clubs where you can party from dusk till dawn.
There’s no shortage of culinary delights in St Thomas to tantalise your taste buds. Fungi is a staple comfort food on the island which is like a Caribbean-style polenta, made from ground cornmeal and often served with fish, onions, tomatoes and okra. Bull foot soup is a hearty broth featuring a cow's heel and a variety of vegetables and spices, while conch, a large sea snail which is a seafood favourite on the island, is prepared in many forms including fritters, chowders and sauces.
Johnny cakes are rounds of fried bread, often served with a fried chicken leg and rice and roti is a tortilla-type flat bread which is usually filled with meat, seafood or vegetables. Upside down Caribbean coconut rum cake is a tasty offering you'll find across the island.
The Bushwacker is a fabulous creamy chocolate cocktail invented in St Thomas in 1975 which features Kahlua, Amaretto, coco, Grand Marnier, Baileys and vodka.
All-year-round sunshine makes St Thomas great to visit at any month, but April to June is a great time to discover the island's delights if you want to avoid large crowds and benefit from lower travel costs. The mercury rises to around 32? in the height of summer in July and August, while it drops to an average minimum of 24? in the winter months from December to mid-March.
January is the coldest month in St Thomas, with an average low of 20°F. The months with the lowest chance of rain are February and March, while November is the month when you are most likely to experience rain. Wind is generally moderate on the island, with July being the windiest month. The hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and runs through to November.
St Thomas is brimming with fabulous things to see and do which will help make your cruise holiday an unforgettable experience. Soar across a rainforest on the Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline, immerse yourself in the island’s history at the Dano-Norwegian-built Fort Christian in Charlotte Amalie or enjoy amazing panoramic views in a cable car skyride to Paradise Point.
Other key attractions include the Pirates Treasure Museum, Government House, Drake’s Seat, Mango Tango and Bluebeard’s Castle, a jawdropping building dating back to the 1600s which overlooks Charlotte Amalie harbour. Coral World Ocean Park provides a feast of fun for all the family, with close-up experiences with sea lions, dolphins and other marine creatures, plus the chance to enjoy a Sea Trek underwater helmet diving adventure where you’ll don an impressive waterproof outfit to observe spectacular aquatic life. St Thomas also boasts many pristine sandy expanses where you can soak up the sun, enjoy energetic games or take to the ocean for some thrilling water sports action. The island is blessed with many beautiful sandy expanses including Lindquist Beach, Coki Beach, Sapphire Beach and Bolongo Bay Beach. Popular activities in St Thomas include snorkelling, scuba diving, cycling, kiteboarding, parasailing, boat tours, beach hiking and rum bar crawls in Charlotte Amalie.
