Beaches, Fishing, Snorkeling, Diving, Shopping, Exploring - Have Fun in St Thomas

When you visit St. Thomas you'll want to knowmarlin fishing is one of the primary attractions along
where the beaches are.with other large game fish. Inshore fishing for smaller
On the Northside of the island you will find:game fish is also an option and can be successfully
- Dorothea Bayachieved mostly by boat, but also from the islands'
- Hull Bayshorelines.
- Magens BayThe most popular food event is Carnival Food Fair. If
- Little Magensyou are visiting during a Carnival celebration be sure
- Mandahl Bay South side:to attend. Dozens of booths are set up serving all
- Bolongo Baysorts of local favorites including pates, lobster, fish,
- Limetree Beachkallalo and more. They also serve local drinks and
- Moringstardeserts too! Agriculture Fair is another good
- Lindberg Bayopportunity to sample local foods and deserts. Other
- Brewers Bay East End:food events include the annual Chilli Cook Off, which
- Coki Pointusually takes place in late summer.
- Water BayFor the shopper in your party, St. Thomas is home
- Sugar Bayto world renowned shopping! Hundreds of duty free
- Lindquist Beachshops line the streets and alleys of the capital,
- Sapphire BeachCharlotte Amalie. Multiple buildings in Havensight,
- Vessup BAywhere most cruise ships dock, house shops and
- Blubeards Beachboutiques. There are smaller malls around the island
- Turtle Coveand even the larger hotels offer shopping!
- Cowpet BayThe best buys on St. Thomas include jewelry,
- Secret Harbor West End:alcohol, china, crystal, perfumes, art, clothing,
Accessible only by sea:watches and cameras. If you are in the market for
- Preseverence Baysomething in particular, primarily jewelry and cameras,
- Santa Maria Bayit is a good idea to know what the going price is in
- Hendrik Bay From new, never snorkeled before toyour home town; some items are better deals than
seasoned snorkelers there is something for everyone.others so it pays to know what items cost at home.
Rocky coast lines, near shore reefs, off shore caysFor those who want to explore Take this Self-guided
and sunken items like ships and planes provideWalking Tour:
beautiful and varied snorkeling opportunities. TheFort Christian Legislature Building Emancipation Park
conditions are; great visibility, fairly constant waterGrand Hotel Lutheran Church Hotel 1829 99 Steps
temperatures of 79-83 degrees year-round, calmFor a night on the town combine an early dinner with
seas with little current and fantastic underwatera live performance. Plays, orchestras, ballets and
scenery. In other words, perfect for snorkeling. Viewconcerts are performed throughout the year at
gorgeous underwater gardens of coral and visit withcenters for performing arts and theaters like
the residents; turtles, rays, octopuses, moray eelsReichhold Center, Pistarckle Theater and Tillett
and an abundance of fish large and small. With theGardens.
use of a mask, snorkel and fins you can float on theWhile a variety of music types are played in the
surface and admire the marine life below. Snorkeling isVirgin Islands, it is calypso, soca, reggae and steel pan
an option from beaches and also by boat trips.beats that are the sounds of the Caribbean must
Dive sites in the Pillsbury Sound area including Carvaloften heard.
Rock, Congo Cay, Grass Cay, Mounds at Mingo,Go exploring on your next vacation to St. Thomas,
Arches and Tunnels of Thatch and Lovango Cay.the beach is not the only place to go.
St. Thomas is known as the blue marlin capital, and