St.
Thomas travelers may choose from a variety of transportation
options, from buses to car rentals to limos. A full-service bus
line operates throughout St. Thomas Taxi and Jeep services are
readily available. Most taxi drivers are able to provide their
passengers with comprehensive tours of their island. Taxi rates
are based on destination rather than mileage and regulated by
the US Virgin Islands Taxi Commission.
Driving on the left side of the road is only one of the differences you will experience while touring the island of St. Thomas. The island is thirteen miles in length and three miles at the widest point. St. Thomas is so compact its only town, Charlotte Amalie, is only a half hour's drive from its furthest point. St. Thomas has many winding roads. However, route signs allow for easy identification and give the direction in which you are traveling.
Driving
in St. Thomas: Whether renting a vehicle or simply
crossing a street, it is vital to remember that traffic in the
USVI always flows from the lefthand side of the road. Speed
limits are 35 MPH in the country and 20 MPH in town, unless
otherwise posted.
For visitors who wish to take in the sights, a variety of options exist. You can enjoy an island tour via safari bus or taxi, rent a car or motor bike, or travel on the Vitran public bus system.
But this is a small island with limited pull-off points and taxis often pick up passengers while en route so sudden stops are commonplace. In addition, local drivers tend to slow up, in order to accommodate those making turns.
Taxi Service: Many taxis carry 8 to 12 passengers in vans and only these multi-destination vans service the Airport. The charge for a taxi exclusively for yourself for a trip from the Airport to Red Hook is $90 for up to 4 passengers total, each additional passenger over 4 is $15. each.
For exclusive transport within the Town limits it is $55 for up to 4 passengers, and $7.00 for each additional passenger.
SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 4 PM ST. JOHN FESTIVAL – Pan-O-Rama
Franklin A. Powell, Sr. Park, Cruz Bay, St. John For information, call (340)
514-2341
SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 12-5 PM 9th Annual King of the Wing
Contest Magens Bay Beach, St. Thomas Come chow down at one of the tastiest and
most anticipated culinary competitions
in the U.S. Virgin Islands! All proceeds benefit Junior Achievement of the VI. For more info call (340) 714-2020 or fax (340)
715-2010, teams assemble weeks in advance to perfect their topsecret chicken
wing recipes to be judged on taste, appearance and originality, with the
winning team receiving the coveted “King of the Wing” title! Proceeds from the
event will benefit the Junior Achievement of the Virgin Islands. This nonprofit teaches financial literacy and
workforce development. For info, call
340-714-2020, email ;kingofthewingvi@gmail.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 14 TOTE Team Race St. Thomas Yacht Club, St.
Thomas Junior sailors in over a dozen teams will take to the water in this
exciting one-day team race. Up for grabs are trophies and bragging rights! For information, call (340) 513-2234, email
internationaloptiregatta@gmail.com, or visit the St. Thomas Yacht Club website
at www.styc.club
FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY JUNE 15, 16 & 17
International Optimist Regatta St. Thomas Yacht Club, St. Thomas Sailors
ranging from 8 to 15 years old from the surrounding Caribbean and U.S. mainland
compete in 8-foot Optimist dinghies for
fun and prizes in a trio of events. Trophies will be awarded to the top five
finishers in each class, and the top three overall as well as the top-finishing
female skipper. For information, call
(340) 513-2234, email internationaloptiregatta@gmail.com, or visit the St.
Thomas Yacht Club website at www.styc.club
St. Thomas has over 40 major beaches along its sun-drenched coasts. There are strands with crystal blue water and swaying coconut trees where a beach bum can enjoy a lazy-lazy day. For more active beach goers there are sandy coves with activities like windsurfing and kayaking.
Some shores are rugged and rocky offering beauty, solitude and the opportunity to daydream about castaway fantasies. And there are widely popular bay-like beaches with amenities such as restaurants, rest rooms, chair rentals and complete water sports centers offering a variety of rental equipment .
DID
YOU KNOW THAT... Many couples are opting to save the
money (not to mention the stress and hard work) of a big
wedding at home by escaping to a Caribbean island for a
combination wedding/honeymoon. Upon their return, they can
share the event by showing the video and photographs at an
informal reception.
All the islands are beautiful and, on some, weddings have
become a major promotional tool. So why should you choose
St. Thomas above others?
St. Thomas, one of the three United States Virign Islands, along with St. Croix and St. John, St. Thomas is one of the most beautiful island destinations in the world, dressed with powdery beaches and sun-drenched weather. St. Thomas is located in the Lesser Antilles, 1,600 miles south, south east of New York City; 1,100 east, southeast of Miami; 70 miles of San Juan. St. Thomas and its nearby neighbor St. John, lay between the Atlantic and the Caribbean.
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Our Port
St. Thomas has two cruise ports - - The West India Company Dock (almost universally referred to as Havensight) and Crown Bay. Both are located on the south side of the island not far from Charlotte Amalie.
Generally, the ships of Carnival Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, and Royal Caribbean (except Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas) dock at Havensight. Cunard, Princess, Holland America and Oasis and Allure typically dock at Crown Bay. This can change depending on the number of ships in port. Deeper draft ships such as Queen Mary 2, Oasis and Allure are required to dock at Crown Bay.
