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Recommended Land Based St Thomas Excursions

Recommended by Seas the Day Charters - USVI's Leading Maritime Day Charter Operator

Seas the Day Charters has partnered with a select group of tour and excursion operators for land based activities. We have vetted and highly recommend these providers. When booking, you will pay and receive confirmations directly from these providers.

Recommended Land Based Activities on St. Thomas

From $129
  • 4-8 hours

Private Island Jeep Excursion – Pickup Any St. Thomas Location

Island Buddy

About

A completely CUSTOM and PRIVATE full day trip with a start time of your choice around St Thomas. Filled with options to snorkel, hike, visit historical sights, off-road and tour the entire island with scenic stops, secluded beach time and a cool local bar for lunch (lunch charge separate and cash only).

Snorkel gear, fins, pool noodles, cooler with ice, bottled water your choice of Hard Seltzer or Beer, beach chairs, private guide/driver & fuel included.

Tour is priced per vehicle. 4 persons per jeep.Pickup at any hotel, cruise ship or villa on St Thomas.
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From $240 per 3 Days

SUV Rental 3+ Days - Preferred Partner

Tropical Adventure Group

Late Model, Clean SUVs for Rent from Our Preferred Partner

Renting an SUV in St. Thomas, USVI is one of the easiest ways to explore the island comfortably—especially if you’re heading to beaches, viewpoints, or dinner in town. Seas the Day Charters USVI recommends our preferred SUV rental supplier for reliable service and a smooth pickup experience. Their fleet features late-model, clean SUVs that are well-maintained and ideal for island roads, from Charlotte Amalie to Red Hook and beyond. Rates start at $240 for 3 full days, making it a great value for visitors who want flexibility, space, and peace of mind while enjoying St. Thomas.

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From $369 per Day
  • 8 hours

Rent and Drive Your Own Island Buggy - Explore the Island in Style

Island Buddy
Embark on St. Thomas land excursion with Island Buddy’s UTV Buggy Rental, with blend of adventure & exploration. Navigate the island’s scenic routes in a new street-legal Polaris.

This rental provides the freedom to discover St. Thomas at your pace. You’ll receive a GPS-route via text, highlighting secluded beaches & more.

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From $45 per Person

Glow Boats LED Night Kayak from The Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove, USVI

VI Cat
Set off on a one-of-a-kind kayaking trip when you book this evening excursion. Make your own way to the Marriott Frenchman’s Cove Dock, grab a paddle, and step into your illuminated kayak: with special LED lights, you can see turtles, fish, stingrays and other marine life, even after the sun has set. Immerse yourself in the Caribbean ambiance during this relaxing trip, and admire nighttime views of Charlotte Amalie Harbour.
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From $67 per Person
  • All ages
  • 4 hours

St. Thomas Island Tour with Mountain Top & Magens Bay Beach – Crown Bay & West Indian Dock

Great Exploration Tours

We offer transportation pick-up from Crown Bay dock and West Indian dock.

This tour highlights the best attractions of the islands. Explore the island’s history and learn about the local culture through our guide. Enjoy breathtaking views and photo opportunities from Crown Mountain’s Mountain Top, standing at 2100 feet above sea level, allowing you to see breathtaking views of the British Virgin Islands. Explore duty-free shopping in St. Thomas, with a vast selection of items like jewelry, t-shirts, and alcohol.

Magen Bay, a one-mile beach, is a tour highlight. Voted as one of the world’s top beaches, Magen’s Bay Beach boasts soft white sand and crystal-clear blue water. The beach tour includes two stops for photo opportunities and scenic views, including Skyline Drive Overview and Sir Francis Drake’s Seat. With approximately two-hour tour and two-hour beach time, this excursion promises a delightful experience for the whole family.

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From $70 per Person
  • 4 hours, 3.5 hours

St John Island Sightseeing Tour from St Thomas Hotels

Great Exploration Tours

Description

Get to know St John’s culture, history and picturesque scenery from St. Thomas hotels or meet-up at Emancipation Garden.

Duration

3-4 hours

About

Depart St. Thomas to St. John, the smallest of the US Virgin Islands. Take in the history of the island as well as its majestic natural beauty on this half-day tour. See an old Danish sugar plantation, a national park, and various lookouts along the way.

Start by boarding a ferry that takes you across the short 4 miles (6.4 km) of water between St. Thomas and St. John, where your tour bus awaits you. With your local guide, stop first at the Virgin Islands National Park to take in beautiful mountain vistas, impossibly blue water, and verdant coastal greenery. Enjoy the panoramic displays of white-sand beaches meeting mountain forests at your next 2 stops, Caneel Bay and Trunk Bay.

At Annaberg, see the remnants of a 1780s sugar mill plantation. Wonder at the ruins of the factory, windmill, and slave quarters as you learn about the island’s Danish settlers. Finish with a drive back to the ferry terminal for your cruise back to St. Thomas.

What’s Included

  • National Park fees
  • Option for pick-up at selected hotels/resorts

Please note: price of Ferry tickets is not included and will need to be purchased separately; roughly $20

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From $69 per Person
  • 3.5 hours

Cas Cay Kayak, Hike & Snorkel Adventure Tour 3 Hours – St. Thomas

Virgin Islands Ecotours
Kayak and snorkel through Cas Kay and the other small islands in St. Thomas’ Mangrove Lagoon on this half-day tour. Take an easy hike on the cay and learn about the booming population of local hermit crabs, get views over sandy bluffs, and watch the waves crashing against the shore. Don the provided snorkel equipment and explore the underwater world, inhabited by stingrays and colorful marine life.
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St. Thomas isn’t just a boater’s paradise—it’s loaded with incredible things to do in St. Thomas on land, making it perfect for travelers who want sun, views, culture, and adventure without leaving shore. If you’re visiting on a ship, these spots also make ideal cruise excursions that fit neatly into a port day.

Start with a classic: Magens Bay. This world-famous beach offers calm water, soft sand, and easy amenities for a relaxing afternoon. For sweeping island views, head up to Mountain Top, one of the best scenic overlooks on St. Thomas—bring your camera, because the panoramas are unreal.

For history and local flavor, explore Charlotte Amalie. Stroll past Fort Christian, admire colonial architecture, and browse shops featuring island-made crafts, jewelry, and Caribbean spices. Prefer something more active? Take a hike around the Magens Bay Arboretum for shaded trails and tropical scenery. Families (and animal lovers) can also spend time at Coral World Ocean Park, where you can get up close with sea life—no boat required.

And when you’re ready to upgrade your trip with a day on the water, book with Seas the Day Charters USVI: https://www.seasthedayusvi.com.

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