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Magens Bay Sunrise Beach & Panoramic Island Safari by Open-Air Jeep

Ride high in an open-air safari jeep to the legendary Magens Bay — consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful beaches — then summit Mountain Top for views and the island's famous banana daiquiri.

What to expect

Your safari jeep winds through Charlotte Amalie's colorful hillside neighborhoods before climbing to Mountain Top, the highest accessible point on St. Thomas at over 1,500 feet, where the view stretches across the British Virgin Islands on a clear day. The legendary banana daiquiri at the Mountain Top Bar is a rite of passage. The descent to Magens Bay reveals one of the most photographed mile-long arcs of white sand in the Caribbean; you'll have ample time to swim and soak before returning. Your guide weaves in Danish colonial history and local lore throughout.

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St. Thomas Cruise Excursions (Local Expert)
From USD 65 per person (island safari); Magens Bay beach entry USD 7 per person
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Good to know

Safari jeeps depart from the Charlotte Amalie waterfront taxi stand. Round trip from Havensight Pier to Charlotte Amalie is approx. USD 4–6 per person by open-air safari taxi. Magens Bay charges USD 7 entry; bring cash. Allow at least 4–5 hours total. Confirm all-aboard time and build in a 45-minute buffer for the return journey.

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