Colonial St. Thomas & Shopping

Board your open-air transportation and travel along picturesque Skyline Drive offering vistas of Magen’s Bay and Charlotte Amalie. Enjoy a photo stop before continuing to the legendary 17th-century Blackbeard's Castle. Explore the surrounding Kongens Quarter, the former center of Danish colonial enterprise. Visit several National Landmark Properties and colonial manor houses dating back to the late 1600s. Besides Blackbeard's Castle, other historic structures include Villa Notman, Britannia House, Crown House (once used by visiting Danish royalty), Haagensen House, and Hotel 1829 - all listed in the National Register of Historic Places. See the world's largest collection of life-sized pirate sculptures, crafted in copper and bronze, and the extensive collection of authentic hand-made West Indian mahogany furniture. You will also visit the Caribbean World Amber Museum, the Rum Museum and Factory, and West Indian Treasure Company. A short walk away is Main Street duty-free shopping where you are then responsible for your return back to the ship. Note: Your tour concludes on Main Street for recommended shopping. Tour duration is approximately 4 hours depending upon your personal touring and shopping time. In order to allow for a leisurely shopping experience, this tour ends Downtown. Return to the ship is on your own and taxi safaris are readily available Downtown. The cost is approximately $4.00 per person. Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring Blackbeard's Castle and Downtown. Sun protection along with hat is advisable.