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| Colonial St. Thomas & Recommended Shopping |
| Port of Call: |
St. Thomas, USVI |
| Minimum Age: |
None |
| Activity Level: |
Moderate |
| Duration: |
3 Hours |
| Adult Price*: |
$54.90 |
| Child Price*: |
$39.99 |
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If you enjoy history, scenic beauty, and the best shopping in the Caribbean, this tour is a must!
Experience the spectacular beauty of St. Thomas, the charming historic district of the revitalized Kongens (King's) Quarter - known as the Williamsburg of the Caribbean - and enjoy the famous Main Street duty-free shopping all in one tour.
Begin with a picturesque ride along Skyline Drive offering breathtaking down-island views of the Caribbean Sea, Magens Bay and Charlotte Amalie. Enjoy a great photo stop before continuing to the world famous 17th-century Blackbeard's Castle, where you'll step back into the age of the Caribbean pirates.
Explore the surrounding Kongens Quarter, the former center of Danish colonial enterprise, and visit several National Landmark Properties dating as far back as the late 1600s. Former manor houses you'll see include Villa Notman, Britannia House, Crown House (once used by visiting Danish Royalty), Haagensen House, hoe of the Antique Print Gallery 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 world's most extensive collection of authentic hand-made West Indian mahogany furniture.
Walk along lush tropical gardens, terraces and fountains as you make your way to view St. Thomas' unique and famous step street, known as the 99 Steps. Finally, before entering the famous downtown shopping district, view the Caribbean World Amber Waterfall, the largest amber waterfall in the world, cascading two stories and comprised of more than 12,000 amber stones.
From there it's just a short walk to Main Street where you'll find the cruise line's recommended stores for the greatest duty-free shopping in the Caribbean. When you're ready to head back to the ship, hop on your pre-arranged transportation back to the ship.
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| * Excursion pricing is provided for reference only. Pricing and number of tickets are dynamic and may vary by season, ship, itinerary and time of day. Rates are per person, with pricing listed per adult and child. You will book your shore excursions through the cruiseline's website when you complete your final payment, or you may book them at the Shore Excursion desk onboard. |
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