Combo ticket offers the opportunity to visit two separate venues at a discounted rate. Spend part of the day at Coral World Ocean Park, voted “Best Tourist Attraction & Eco Tourism Activity” by readers of the V.I. Daily News. Experience the beauty and magic of Caribbean marine life. Stay dry while viewing a natural coral reef teeming with fish and other non-captive marine creatures, 15 feet underwater through the windows of the newly renovated undersea observatory. During the various presentations you can pet a shark, hand feed stingrays, encounter turtles, wild iguanas and have tropical birds eating right from your hands! Other exhibits include the Caribbean Reef Encounter, Sea Turtle Pool, and Marine Gardens - 21 jewel-like aquariums displaying various marine environments around our islands.
Take a 20 minute taxi ride from Coral World to the Butterfly Garden (not included).Take flight at the Butterfly Garden with the beauty and wonder of nature. Enter a lush tropical botanical garden home to hundreds of butterflies representing over 25 different species from six continents. During your 20 minute tour, our knowledgeable guides will entertain you with fascinating facts about the extraordinary life cycle of these beautiful creatures as they change from eggs to caterpillars to spectacular butterflies through the miracle of metamorphosis.
Photographers will want to stop by in the afternoon when the butterflies are less active and therefore easier to photograph. Take a stroll through the outside botanical gardens showcasing a wide variety of local plants and butterfly species. The Butterfly Garden, the first and only butterfly exhibit in St Thomas, has become a leading attraction for locals and visitors in the Virgin Islands. Then Take a visit to our sister site. Spend the day at Coral World Ocean Park, voted “Best Tourist Attraction & Eco Tourism Activity” by readers of the V.I. Daily News. Experience the beauty and magic of Caribbean marine life.
This is your chance to experience a favorite five hour unique, multi-eco trip in St. Thomas' Inner Mangrove Lagoon Sanctuary and the Island of Cas Cay. You begin by kayaking among the many small islands of the Mangrove Lagoon to Long Point and Patricia Cay. Enjoy breathtaking scenic views from the coral rubble barrier reef which divides Long Point, the southernmost tip of St. Thomas from the deserted island of Patricia Cay. Here you will find multitudes of coral and shells, as well as interesting marine life including bristle stars, sea urchins, chitons and perhaps an octopus in very shallow clear waters.
From this tranquil setting, enjoy a ten minute paddle through romantic mangrove alleyways looking out for nesting pelicans and eagle rays swimming in the shallow waters below. Be sure to paddle slowly as you pass over the several shipwrecks in route to Cas Cay. Upon arriving at the wildlife sanctuary of Cas Cay, a deserted tropical island consisting of 15 acres of mangrove forest to the south and volcanic cliffs to the north, enjoy a hermit crab race. You will learn about the importance of the mangrove eco-system, and how to identify the various tropical plants and their edible and medicinal uses. Then, enjoy a fifteen minute leisurely stroll along a scenic coral and shell rubble beach.
Once reaching the south side of Cas Cay, explore the incredible boulders flanked with beautiful volcanic cliffs, and home to the famous Red Point Blow Hole. This spot is the chosen place to have a picnic lunch from a local market with your guide. Hike the pristine, deserted 15 acre island of Cas Cay, which is a part of the Virgin Islands Park System. Enjoy the many breathtaking views from the coral and shell laden beaches. Snorkel a coral-fringed mangrove nursery with an easy beach entry in the clear protected waters. After lunch, while snorkeling, you will continue to explore the waters around Cas Cay. Your guides will lead you on a 45 minute tour through a shallow marine habitat. Explore the sea grass and mangrove nursery habitats in calm, warm and shallow waters teeming with colorful and abundant sea life. Complete your day by kayaking through the mangroves back to the marina. Guides offer snorkeling instruction, point out the marine life and interpret the diverse mangrove ecosystem
Float in the water on a luxuriously thick float. Lie in a hammock under a shady palm tree. Enjoy your own comfortable chair on the beach in the shade anywhere along the length of this tropical palm fringed paradise.
Snorkel with your own mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket exploring two colorful reefs at each ends of the beach. Paddle around the bay on single and double kayaks and try the new rage - standup paddleboards that strengthen your core muscles.
Your valuables will be safe in your own locker at the Honeymoon Hut where you will also have access to flush toilets and a gift shop with a wide variety of necessary items including cold drinks and ice cream.
Bar beverages and food are available through Caneel Bay Resort. Snorkel gear, kayaks, standup paddleboards, floats, life jackets, lockers, beach chairs, hammocks, restroom facilities. Food and beverages available but not included. Picnic lunch can be ordered and purchased in advance. Beach store sells t-shirts, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, cold drinks, ice cream, etc.
The Honeymoon Beach Day Pass includes: locker, beach chair, snorkel gear: mask, snorkel, fins and flotation. Loating matt, standup paddle boar, kayak and hammock is included too. During season, space fills up quickly for the limited equipment.
This ALL DAY relax and play all-inclusive pass includes all day use of: snorkel gear, kayaks, standup paddleboards, floats, life jackets, lockers, beach chairs, hammocks and restroom facilities.
Explore the best of Virgin Island National Park above and below the water in a small or private tour. A Depart from the Virgin Islands National Park Visitor Center and hike along the Lind Point Trail. A professional Nature Guide will introduce you to the tropical wonders of Virgin Islands National Park, explaining flora, fauna, cultural and historical trivia along the way.
Upon arriving at Honeymoon Beach your guide will teach you to snorkel and explore an adjacent coral reef with you identifying the colorful sea life. Afterwards, the final portion of your hike takes you through a grove of wild cinnamon, the botanical gardens of Caneel Bay Resort and on to the former Sugar Mill Plantation of Caneel Bay. A taxi will deliver you from the Caneel Taxi Stand back to the original departure point at the VI National Park's Visitor Center in Cruz Bay.
This is a limited availability tour, be sure to make your reservation early so you don't miss the date(s) you want.
Professionally guided tour
Bring your camera: Nowhere in St. Thomas will you have a better chance to take beautiful, vacation photos than on the tour. These will be a joy to you for many years and treasured souvenirs of your visit.
Complimentary Margarita courtesy
Take a tour of the island of St. Thomas while being driven in the air conditioned comfortable vehicles
We will walk through the streets of St. Thomas peruse through historical sights, visit souvenir shops, browse the local shopping district and eat at one of the local restaurants for lunch (available for purchase).
Travel in comfort aboard air-conditioned vehicules, which feature large vista windows that are perfect for sightseeing!"
Imagine a magical meeting with a playful sea lion. This program was created especially for you and the sea lions to share a series of thrilling activities while establishing a unique bond. The four male sea lions at Coral World come from Uruguay, South America, and offer guests a very special opportunity to get up close and personal with these intelligent yet comical creatures.
After an orientation session, join one of the sea lions in the water for some fun and educational interaction. You will have an opportunity to touch, pet, and play games with the sea lion as he demonstrate his amazing agility. At the end of the encounter, our sea lion will give you a big wet kiss and the photo op of a lifetime!
This tour leaves from Virgin Islands Ecotours' Frenchtown Marina location in Charlotte Amalie’s Harbor, and kayakers paddle twenty minutes to Fort Willoughby overlooking the cruise ships and Frenchman’s Reef. Paddle past Danish and British Colonial ruins and Careening Cove. A brief hike brings you to Fort Willoughby, a British Fort from the Napoleonic era and the Garrison House.
Paddle to the historic Creque Marine Railway which is undergoing a multimillion dollar renovation by the Virgin Islands Park Service. The tour concludes with a visit to Garden Beach allowing you to relax in the shade, cool off with a dip in the beach or enjoy a guided snorkel. Depending upon weather conditions or guest preferences, a hike up to explore the British Naval Fort Shipley, 130', may be substituted for the paddle to Fort Willoughby.
If you can walk and breathe - you can Sea Trek. Experience the thrill of exploring the ocean and all its wonders, without giving up precious vacation time for specialized training. Sea Trek is the world's premier underwater helmet diving experience. Imagine walking in zero gravity while surrounded by incredible aquatic life - that's Sea Trek.
Following an orientation, a guide will lead you along an underwater trail near Coral World’s Undersea Observatory. The helmet provides the air, weight and stability to walk upright under the water. Your head and hair stay completely dry and you breathe normally inside the helmet. Fish and other sea creatures swim right up to your visor. Tour lasts for approximately half an hour in water.
Enjoy a full day of fun with a picnic lunch exploring beautiful Caneel Bay on St. John on a Kayak, Hike and Snorkel adventure in the heart of the beautiful Virgin Islands National Park.
Kayak over turquoise waters, explore palm fringed beaches, hike along scenic wooded trails, snorkel over colorful coral reefs and enjoy a picnic lunch. While hiking, you may see wild deer, donkeys, mongoose and hermit crabs. Snorkelers will often swim with sea turtles and sting rays on St. John! The tour will be adapted to your preferences and athletic ability.
You will see many beautiful white sandy beaches shaded by sea grape trees, coconut palms, and tropical forests providing habitat for over 800 species of plants. Our expert guides will show you hundreds of exotic tropical fish. See for yourself why this area is an important UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Explore the trail on turtle point as our nature guides point out unique plant and other native flora and fauna.
Along the way you will enjoy scenic views of Hawksnest Bay, the Durloe Cays and the British Virgin Islands.
History buffs enjoy exploring Britain's oldest and most intact Naval Forts on US Soil and the world's most intact historic steam-powered marine railway in the world. Cool off at a beach and enjoy snorkeling with your guide.
This tour leaves from Virgin Islands Ecotours' Frenchtown Marina location in Charlotte Amalie´s Harbor. Kayakers paddle twenty minutes to Fort Willoughby overlooking the entrance of the majestic harbor. Paddle past Danish and British Colonial ruins and Careening Cove. A brief hike brings you to Fort Willoughby and the Garrison House, Britain's most intact Naval Fort on US Soil from the Napoleonic era, which is currently being considered as a UNES.