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Top 10 water & beach things to do in Cruz Bay

Boats, beaches, and the parts of Cruz Bay you only see from the water. Ferry rides, sunset cruises, snorkel runs, and the occasional sailing day for travellers who measure good cities by their coastline.

  1. Island Tours Your Way, Your Time! 2, 4 or 6hrs - St. Thomas USVI, Cruz Bay1

    1. Island Tours Your Way, Your Time! 2, 4 or 6hrs - St. Thomas USVI

    5.0· 35 reviews

    Choose your adventure – 2, 4, or 6 hours of island fun. Tour Options: Customizable 2-Hour: Island Sampler Scenic Drive Catch the highlights! A short but stunning island loop featuring panoramic lookouts, vibrant culture, and postcard-worthy stops such as Drakes Seat, Skyline and Mountain Top. 4-Hour: Island Icons & Treasures Tour Dive deeper into the heart of St. Thomas. This 4-hour adventure combines island history, stunning lookouts, and local charm. You’ll see all the scenic spots from the 2-hour tour, plus cruise through the historic streets of Charlotte Amalie, enjoy lunch, and unwind at a beach of your choice. The ideal mix of discovery and downtime. 6-Hour: Beach Hopping & Scenic Lookout Tour Make a day of it! Cruise along St. Thomas’ coastline, visit multiple beaches, enjoy sweeping views, and soak up Caribbean vibes from morning to afternoon. No matter how much time you have to explore, Xplore VI has the perfect island experience waiting for you.

  2. St Thomas Full-Day Boat Rental 37' Intrepid Powerboat, Cruz Bay2

    2. St Thomas Full-Day Boat Rental 37' Intrepid Powerboat

    5.0· 30 reviews

    Sonic Charters is able to accommodate groups up to 12 passengers on our top of the line power boats. We have five great powerboats to choose from, ranging from 32' center console boats, up to 60' luxury yachts. We have something for everyone. Our trips include: • One of our fabulous captains, whose bios you can see listed on our Captain’s page. Your captain will be your private guide for a fun-filled day on the water. All of our captains are Coast Guard certified and incredibly knowledgeable about our waters. Please allow them to help you customize your day to ensure it’s the best day of your vacation! • Top of the line snorkel gear for all guests- and we have kids sizes too! • State of the art JL Audio sound system with iPod hookup so you can blast your tunes. • Cooler of ice & water.

  3. Half Day Cultural Jeep Beach Adventure - 4 Hr Tour St. Thomas, Cruz Bay3

    3. Half Day Cultural Jeep Beach Adventure - 4 Hr Tour St. Thomas

    5.0· 211 reviews· 4 hours

    Up to 12 guests can join a native local guide, as they share their island home with you. Go off-roading where your ordinary sightseeing tour cannot go. You'll see all the main attractions, visit our beautiful beaches and go where others dare not go. Why Choose Jammin Jeep Tours: Bushman: Our guides know the fauna and flora, so don't be surprised when they pull up to a bush and has you smell, taste or feel it. City Streets: growing up on the island and playing on the city streets as a youth has afforded our guides with the knowledge of the complex, winding streets of Charlotte Amalie. Where others dare not venture, we go! Island Topography/Beaches: from the twists and turns, to the highest points on the island, to amazing beaches and roads that look like donkey paths, you will experience it all. Local Customs: you'll get in the island spirit as you learn all about the culture. Listen & Learn: learn the island idioms, hear the island accent (it's English!) and just have fun!

  1. Vi Top Taxi &Tours USVI-St Thomas Private Group-Island Tour, Cruz Bay4

    4. Vi Top Taxi &Tours USVI-St Thomas Private Group-Island Tour

    5.0· 48 reviews· 6 hours

    VI Top Taxi offers a private group tour in St. Thomas Island. This tour can provide from 1 to 14 people comfortably. This is a 6 hour tour and it is flexible to provide your needs. Our tour guide Nami will pick you up from your hotel/airport/ port or any other point. Then, you will visit Mountain Top – 2,100 feet above sea level and enjoy spectacular views extend toward the British Virgin Islands. Stop by the duty-free shops which sell jewelry, T-shirts, spirits, and souvenirs. After that, you will visit Skyline Lookout and Drake Seat for more sightseeing adventures. Then you will enjoy the sun beams, the crystal clear blue water and the white sand at Magen's Bay Beach. Then you will visit one of St. Thomas duty free shopping areas: downtown Charlotte Amalie or Haven sight shopping mall. Admissions into Magen's Bay Beach is NOT included in the tour price. Adults are $5 per person and kids under 12 are free. Admissions to other attractions not included.

  2. The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour, Cruz Bay5

    5. The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

    4.9· 380 reviews· 6 hours

    For the BEST private sightseeing tour combo in St. Thomas look no further! Explore all that St. Thomas has to offer with just you and your party! Get to experience a private sightseeing tour, a private historic tour, your pictures taken with your camera from tour guide including the views in the background, some fabulous duty free shopping, lunch at a delicious local restaurant, then swim/relax at Magens Bay Beach; one of the top ten beaches in the world or any beach of your choice. Guest are also free to add, delete, or customize this tour to there liking by adding or deleting any points of interest!

  3. St Thomas Half Day Private Tour (1-10 ppl), Cruz Bay6

    6. St Thomas Half Day Private Tour (1-10 ppl)

    4.5· 10 reviews· 4 hours

    This tour caters to your group only. You get a vehicle just for your group for the whole day. It offers the flexibility of choosing your own itinerary. Do as much activities as you like during your time. You can even stop for lunch at one of our local restaurants. You choose your own pick up and drop off time, where you want to go how long you want to stay at each site or beach, its all up to you. We cater to all of your needs for the day. You will be transported in either an open air safari vehicle or an air conditioned van. Please indicate your choice at time of booking.

  4. Scenic Drive and Magens Bay Beach Getaway, Cruz Bay7

    7. Scenic Drive and Magens Bay Beach Getaway

    4.5· 2 reviews· 3 hours

    A day at Magens Bay Beach is a perfect escape. Enjoy a scenic drive through St. Thomas aboard a fun, open-air safari bus, with a photo stop at the iconic Drake’s Seat for breathtaking views. Spend approximately two hours at Magens Bay, renowned for its soft white sand and calm, crystal-clear waters—ideal for swimming or simply relaxing. Complimentary bottled water is included, and you’ll be returned to your ship comfortably and safely. - Magens Bay Admission Fee INCLUDED - Scenic drive to Magens Bay with photo opportunity at Drake’s Seat - Enjoy two hours at one of the world’s most beautiful beaches - Complimentary bottled water provided for your comfort - Convenient pickup and drop-off from the cruise port

  5. St. Thomas Island Tour with Mountain Top and Magens Bay Beach, Cruz Bay8

    8. St. Thomas Island Tour with Mountain Top and Magens Bay Beach

    4.2· 243 reviews· 4 hours

    We pick up and return to destination. The best Islands highlights you will see. Experience the highest point on the island for spectacular views and photo opportunities. Mountain Top is located on Crown Mountain at 2100 feet above sea level making it one of the highest points on the island. Enjoy world famous banana daiquiri (at your own expense) & great duty free shopping . St. Thomas is home to renowned duty free shopping. Mountain Top offers hundreds of selections of duty free items, from jewelry, t-shirts, alcohol, etc. Megan Bay is one mile beach. Magen's Bay Beach is often voted one of the top beaches in the world! This beach has one mile of soft white sand and clear, blue water! Included in beach tour are two stops for photo and scenic viewing opportunities. Stops included are Skyline Drive Overview and Sir France's Drake Seat. One hour island tour plus two hours on the Beach. This is a great tour for some family fun!

  6. St Thomas Private Group Tour (11 or more ppl), Cruz Bay9

    9. St Thomas Private Group Tour (11 or more ppl)

    4.2· 5 reviews

    This tour caters to your group of more than 11 only. You get a vehicle just for your group for the whole day. It offers the flexibility of choosing your own itinerary. Shop, swim, sightsee, have lunch, or anything else your heart desires. You choose your own pick up and drop off time, where you want to go how long you want to stay at each site or beach, its all up to you. We cater to all of your needs for the day. You will be transported in either an open air safari vehicle or an air conditioned van. Please indicate your choice at time of booking.

  7. St. Thomas Sightseeing Tour with a Guide, Cruz Bay10

    10. St. Thomas Sightseeing Tour with a Guide

    3.9· 137 reviews· 2.5 hours

    This is a sightseeing tour that takes your from your point of pickup to the Mountain Top shopping mall, the Francis Drake Seat, The Skyline lookout overlooking the cruise ships and the Pirates Castle - Bluebeard and Blackbeard Castles. You will be able to see the 99 steps in downtown Charlotte Amalie. We will pass by the Magens Bay beach, one of the top 10 beaches in the world. You will see different residential neighborhoods. We will show you the east end part of the island and then take you back to the pickup point.

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