I can't believe it but reports say that we will be the only ship in port on Friday, March 12th! If true, what an unbelievable bit of good luck this would be! St. Thomas is renowned for its beautiful white beaches, sailing, diving, fishing... and of course shopping. Charlotte Amalie is the capital of the U.S.V.I. as well as the "shopping hub of the Caribbean" and is quite busy. If you want to sample a more laid back island, head over to St. John.
I think we will be docking at Havensight. Taxis will be readily available, as it's about a 45 minute walk to Charlotte Amalie. Yacht Haven Grand is a nice marina area near Havensight (between Havensight and Charlotte Amalie) with shopping, restaurants, and bars. Stop in at Wikked, or Fat Turtle for a Bushwacker or BBC. You can download a St. Thomas coupon book for discounts at jewelery stores, Wikked, and Fat Turtle.
Hungry? In Charlotte Amalie, how about a waterfront lunch at The Greenhouse? A nice tour option is the Blackbeard's Tour. This tour includes several restored 19th century homes, a small rum factory, an amber museum, and the watchtower. The property also has the largest collection of pirate statues in the world. If you're interested in history/antiques, you should definitely take the tour to see how the merchant class lived during those times. There are also 3 pools on the property that you can use at your leisure.
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