Ride with a certified local guide to the island's most iconic viewpoints — Mountain Top (home of the legendary Banana Daiquiri), the azure crescent of Magens Bay Beach, and the colonial heart of Charlotte Amalie. Sweeping panoramas meet Caribbean beach perfection.
What to expect
The open-air safari bus climbs switchback roads to Mountain Top — at 1,547 ft, one of the highest points in the USVI — where the panorama of Drake's Passage and dozens of scattered cays is genuinely jaw-dropping. Next, Magens Bay earns its reputation as one of the world's most beautiful beaches: a sheltered, mile-long arc of powder-white sand lapped by impossibly calm water. Your guide fills the journey with Danish colonial history, plantation stories, and insider tips on where locals actually eat and drink. The return route drops through Charlotte Amalie's duty-free shopping district for those who want a final retail sprint.
Good to know
Allow approximately 4 hours. Bring swimwear for Magens Bay (small entry fee applies, approximately USD 5). Tour departs from close to the cruise pier — confirm exact pickup with operator. Book directly to secure certified-guide allocation.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Charlotte Amalie — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Charlotte Amalie
- Private Full-Day Boat Charter: 35ft Scarab Triple 300s
- Flavors of St. Thomas: Small-Group Culinary Food Tour
- 4.5-Hour Private Certified Guide Tour: Custom St. Thomas Itinerary
- Screamin' Eagle: 750HP Turbo-Charged Jet Boat Harbour Blast
- Historic Charlotte Amalie Walking Tour: Fort, Synagogue & 99 Steps