From lush mountain ranges to turquoise waters, the USVI are picture perfect. Each of the three major islands has a unique character all its own. Fortunately, I was able to explore both St. Thomas and St. John. I’ll have to make another trip back to experience St. Croix but the vistas on St. Thomas and St. John left me awe-struck and wanting more. Besides endless natural beauty, the Virgin Islands offer unique adventures and scrumptious dining, but with so many choices it’s difficult to choose. Below you’ll find a detailed, 5-day itinerary for St. Thomas and St. John, two of the USVI.
Day One:
Arrive on St. Thomas
Transfer to hotel via DOT driver
3:00 – Check in at Bluebeard’s Castle Resort
3:45 – Depart for evening activities
**Note: Please be sure to wear clothing that you don’t mind getting wet during the night kayak
4:00 PM St. Thomas Island Tour
6:00 PM Early Dinner at Fat Turtle
8:00 PM Depart dinner for night kayak tour
8:30 PM Night Kayak at Adventure Center
Return to host hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day Two:
7:00 am depart hotel
7:30 – Stop at Delly’s Deck Restaurant for breakfast
Transfer to activity
09:00 AM SeaTrek at Coral World
OR
09:00 AM Dive – Aqua Action Center
Transfer from activity to lunch
12:00 PM Group Lunch at Gladys
Walk over to Magic Ice
1:30 PM Magic Ice Tour
2:30 – 5 PM Leisure time: Walk around Charlotte Amalie/Shopping
5:00 PM Return to host hotel
7:00 PM Depart host hotel for dinner
7:30 PM Dinner at Old Stone Farmhouse
Return to host hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day Three:
7:30 AM Departs host hotel for activities
Stop at Jen’s Island Café and Deli for breakfast
9:30 AM – St. Thomas Fly Boarding at Island Beachcomber Hotel
Noon Check out of Host Hotel
12:30 PM Lunch at Fish Tails
2:00 PM St. John Ferry departs from Red Hook
2:20 PM Arrive on St. John.
Hotel transfer provided by DOT
3:00 PM Check in at host hotel #2 – Estate Lindholm
4:15 PM Depart host hotel for horseback riding
5:00 PM Horseback riding at Carolina Corral
6:30 PM Return to host hotel to freshen up for dinner
7:30 PM Cocktail at Woody’s
8:00 PM Dinner at RhumbLines
Return to host hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day Four:
*Note: Please pack a beach bag with swimwear, towel and sunscreen
8:00 AM Breakfast at host hotel
9:30 AM St. John Island Tour with DOT driver
11:30 AM Lunch at Skinny Leg’s
1:00 PM Beach/Trunk Bay/Snorkel
4:00 PM Return to host hotel
6:30 PM Dinner at Zozo’s at The Sugar Mill
Return to host hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day Five:
Morning Complimentary continental breakfast starts at 7 AM
Morning Pool time/Leisure
Check out of host hotel
10:30 AM Depart host hotel for Cruz Bay ferry dock
11:15 AM Ferry departs Cruz Bay for Downtown Charlotte Amalie
12:00 PM Arrive at Charlotte Amalie ferry dock. DOT driver transfer to airport
Travel Tips for visiting the USVI:
Driving
Motorists drive on the left side of the street. All U.S. drivers can drive for up to 90 days with a current driver’s license. Driver and front seat passengers must wear seat belts at all times.
Virgin Islands law prohibits the use of cell phones without an earpiece while driving. Please use an earpiece or you will be ticketed.
Dress Code
Dress is casual, but proper attire (shirts and shoes) should be worn in public areas. Bathing suits are worn at the beach and pool only.
Street Smarts
Visitors should exercise the same safety precautions used when traveling anywhere else in the world. Lock your hotel door or car when you exit. Don’t answer the door in a hotel without verifying who it is. Place all valuables in the hotel’s safe deposit box. Be aware of your surroundings, particularly after dark, and stay in well-lighted areas.
Sun Protections
Although constant tradewinds help to keep you cool it’s very important to protect yourself from the intense Caribbean sun. Be sure to apply sunscreen frequently and wear a hat and sunglasses to protect your head, skin and eyes.
Are the USVI on your list? If you have questions or would like more information or contacts, please comment or reach out below. I’m happy to help you explore this beautiful world.
