New St. Thomas Tours Offer Activities for All Ages in the Virgin Islands
If you are looking for things to do in St. Thomas and you have kids under the age of 18, you now have several options.
If you arrive on St. Thomas from a cruise ship, or if you are staying at a hotel or villa, these tours are quick to get to, affordable and a great way to spend a day in St. Thomas.
Distance from port:
Crown Bay Marina – 10 minutes by taxi
Havensight/WICO – 5 minutes walking
Adults: $16
Children (6-18): $12
Under 6: Free
From their website:
“The Pirates Treasure is a Shipwreck Museum showcasing authentic artifacts and treasures from the world-famous deep-ocean discoveries of Odyssey Marine Exploration. The museum also highlights Virgin Islands shipwrecks and artifacts. The two-story museum incorporates history and interactive exhibits to immerse visitors in the world of pirates and the deep-ocean exploration technology used to recover treasures that were once thought lost forever. These stories and artifacts offer insight and a physical connection to the Caribbean and the world, as it was hundreds or even thousands of year ago!”
Distance from port:
Crown Bay Marina – 10 minutes by taxi
Havensight/WICO – 5 minutes walking
For All Ages
Adults: $24.95
Children: $16.95 (not sure of the age range)
Is it a tram? Cable car? Gondola? Ski lift? Yes it is. And it will take you on a scenic little ride up the side of a small mountain.
See St. Thomas from over 700 feet above Charlotte Amalie and the Caribbean Sea. The views are incredible. You’ll be looking down at the Havensight Cruise Ship Terminal, downtown Charlotte Amalie, catch glimpses of Crown Bay Marina and Puerto Rico in the distance.
At the top of the lift is a bar and restaurant and souvenir shops.
3. Historic Walking Tour in Charlotte Amalie
Distance from port:
Crown Bay Marina – 6-7 minutes by taxi
Havensight/WICO – 5-6 minutes by taxi
For All Ages (not stroller or wheelchair accessible)
Adults: $35
Children (8 -18): $15
Under 8: Free
Kids will enjoy stories of pirates and battles that make up much of the history of St. Thomas. The walking is relatively easy and most school-age children will have no problem walking the tour path. There are plenty of opportunities to take photographs and have children engage with the buildings and monuments on the tour.
As a general rule (based on tour experience), children under the age of 5 may difficulty with the length of the tour and might need to be carried at times.
4. Family Beach Day at Magens Bay
Distance from port:
Crown Bay Marina – 20 minutes by taxi
Havensight/WICO – 15 minutes by taxi
Adults: Approximately $35-$40 (includes roundtrip transportation and admission at beach)
Children under 12: $25-$30
(These numbers are relatively accurate estimates but can vary based on which ship terminal you’re at and a few other factors.)
When you walk off the ship there will be plenty of taxis waiting to take you right to Magens. ItThe best value for families to enjoy the best that St. Thomas has to offer is an all-inclusive beach bbq. All food, drinks, snacks, etc. are included. Kids have their choice of different snacks and drinks along with a lunch of hamburgers and hotdogs.
But the real fun is the beach! Children of all ages get to play in the sand and surf at one of St. Thomas’ beautiful beaches. All manner of floating mats & inner tubes are available. Footballs, floating balls, sand castle molds and more are ready for kids to take over the beach.
5. Night Fishing
Adults: $89
Children (12-18): $69
This is an opportunity for the kids to stay up late and enjoy a night on a St. Thomas beach fishing. A fantastic family activity with the potential for real excitement as they fish for shark, tarpon, snapper and other sea monsters. The tour ends before 10 pm and is a unique experience that they are sure to want to tell their friends about when they get home.
This St. Thomas fishing tour is suitable for all levels of experience. A guide will do all the casting, baiting and detangling if necessary. But kids often love wading out into the warm waters to cast their own bait.
6. A Vow Renewal and/or Family Photo Shoot
Starting at: $395
With Photography: $995
I know it might not be the greatest adventure ever, but what if you decided to renew your wedding vows and had the kids join in the ceremony? If your kids are teenagers I’m sure they would roll their eyes at the thought of it. But I’m sure they’ll warm to the idea of celebrating the love you have for each other and the family.
A simple vow renewal ceremony can happen anytime and anywhere. Call your friendly St. Thomas Officiant or if you want to really make it a family affair, have a family member become an ordained minister and perform the vow renewal ceremony.
7. Smoke Marijuana
COMING SOON! Hopefully in 2024 this will be a reality!
Ok, so this is if your kids are grown. And you all have your medical cards. But I think it would be really cool for your family to hangout, get high and enjoy the island life.
Check out this St. Thomas Marijuana Dispensary
Book a St. Thomas Family Excursion Today, Your Children will Thank you For it!