Full Day Shore Tour Charlotte Amalie from Charlotte Amalie Port

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  This captivating Charlotte Amalie shore excursion commences at the Charlotte Amalie cruise ship port. A warm welcome awaits you from our friendly driver just outside the cruise ship terminal. Step into a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle, embarking on a 30-minute journey through the scenic beauty of the US Virgin Islands. Our tours are meticulously synchronized with your ship's docking times, ensuring a prompt start and a timely return to the port with ample time to spare before your ship's departure.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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  Three Queens Statue

  Denmark ruled St. Thomas almost continuously from 1666 until 1917. In rebellion against the Dane’s oppressive control, Mary Thomas, Axeline Salomon and Mathilda McBean led an uprising in 1878 that was later called Fireburn because of all the houses and plantations that were torched. These women were considered heroines and given the name the Three Queens. Their statues, which were created by Richard Hallier in 2005, are located in a four-acre, terraced garden in the Kongens Quarter.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Blackbeard’s Castle

  Blackbeard's Castle is one of five National Historic Landmarks in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is located in the town of Charlotte Amalie, on the island of St. Thomas. Blackbeard's Castle, built in 1679 by the Danes as a watchtower to protect the harbor and Fort Christian, was originally called Skitsborg.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  Government House is a neoclassical, gracious-story white building with beautifully intricate ironwork along the balconies. Built between 1865 and 1867, it is a perfect example of the grandeur of official buildings during Danish colonial times. You can admire it from the outside and visit the lobby which contains: display boards of the islands’ governors including Danish, Naval, and Civilian; two small paintings by renowned Impressionist artist, Camille Pissarro; and three murals by Italian-American artist Peppino Margravite.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Fort Christian

  Fort Christian is a fort in the town of Charlotte Amalie on the island of St. Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It was built between 1672 and 1680 by Danish settlers at the beginning of the first successful colonial exploration of the island. The fort became a key point of defense, housing local administration throughout the period of Danish rule, which ended in 1917 with the sale of the territories to the United States.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Emancipation Garden

  Emancipation Garden) is a park on the island of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The park was built to commemorate the emancipation of slaves, which occurred on July 3, 1848. It features a commemorative plaque, a bronze bust of a freed slave trumpeting a shell, and a replica of the Liberty Bell.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  Cardow Jewelers flagship store in Charlotte Amalie has over 6,000 square feet of jewelry, watches, diamonds, and gold. Most of their collections are one of a kind. Visit them to see their world-famous collection of sapphires, diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Market Square

  Commonly called Market Square, it has served as a produce market and community meeting venue for nearly two centuries. When the square was established is uncertain but it appears on maps as early as 1836. The cast iron bungalow is dated around 1904. Market women played an important role in the square, selling fruits and goods. The bungalow was controlled by these colorful and spirited ladies.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Three Queens Statue

  After the guided tour, relish in 3 hours of free time. Your guide will drop you off at a convenient location, allowing you to savor lunch and indulge in some retail therapy.

  3 hours • Admission ticket free
• 10

  After a day filled with delights, our comfortable private vehicle will whisk you back to your ship, brimming with cherished memories. Trust our decade-long expertise in organizing shore excursions and exploring the shores with utmost comfort and peace of mind. Booking a tour during your cruise can be daunting, but not with us!

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Cruise with confidence: In the event your ship cannot dock, we will provide a full refund!
• Please note that the tour route and duration in the city are subject to your ship's docking times, traffic conditions, special events, and other circumstances beyond our control. Regrettably, we cannot provide refunds if the tour duration must be adjusted due to any of the aforementioned factors.

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