Best of St. Thomas for Families: Historical Adventure & Pirate Treasure Museum
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Pirate Treasure Museum
Set sail on a course for adventure at the Pirate Treasure Museum, an exciting interactive treasure trove of shipwreck artifacts, legends and lore that allows guests to engage in hands-on exhibits that offer high tech on the high seas. Activities range from a replica of the remotely operated vehicle Zeus that allows visitors to pick up coins from the sea floor, a virtual reality experience where you can explore shipwreck sites, interactive multi-screen images of the SS Republic wreck, and a high-powered hurricane simulator.
What you will see along the way:
Beautiful St. Thomas offers both the glitz and glamor of its spectacular shopping boutiques as well as lush tropical natural scenery. From higher elevations, take in panoramic vistas of the harbor, Charlotte Amalie, Hassel Island, Water Island and Magens Bay.
Photo Opportunities:
Drake's Seat
Make sure you have your camera to capture the picture-perfect views from Drake's Seat, the lookout point at the top of one of St. Thomas's many mountains. It is where Sir Francis Drake was said to keep an eye out for pirates and invading naval ships approaching from the north via Drake's Passage, also bearing his name.
Kongens (Kings) Quarter
Within this former center of Danish colonial enterprise and the heart of the historic shopping district are landmark colonial manor houses, the 99 Steps, the 3 Queens Statue, the Fort and more.
Shopping:
Enjoy as much free time as you like, discovering the wonderful array of merchandise at the West Indian Company's duty-free shops. Set amongst hinstoric structures and cobblestone streets, St. Thomas is rated as the best duty-free shopping in the entire Caribbea.
Points of interest
Magens Bay
Schedule
Special Notes
This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs, walkers or those with walking disabilities. You will have approximately 1 hour at the Museum. Bring cash & credit cards to purchase optional extras such as souvenirs. Due to limited availability it is recommended to book early. Tour concludes at the the museum. Walk back to the pier at your leisure.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Pirate Treasure Museum
Set sail on a course for adventure at the Pirate Treasure Museum, an exciting interactive treasure trove of shipwreck artifacts, legends and lore that allows guests to engage in hands-on exhibits that offer high tech on the high seas. Activities range from a replica of the remotely operated vehicle Zeus that allows visitors to pick up coins from the sea floor, a virtual reality experience where you can explore shipwreck sites, interactive multi-screen images of the SS Republic wreck, and a high-powered hurricane simulator.
What you will see along the way:
Beautiful St. Thomas offers both the glitz and glamor of its spectacular shopping boutiques as well as lush tropical natural scenery. From higher elevations, take in panoramic vistas of the harbor, Charlotte Amalie, Hassel Island, Water Island and Magens Bay.
Photo Opportunities:
Drake's Seat
Make sure you have your camera to capture the picture-perfect views from Drake's Seat, the lookout point at the top of one of St. Thomas's many mountains. It is where Sir Francis Drake was said to keep an eye out for pirates and invading naval ships approaching from the north via Drake's Passage, also bearing his name.
Kongens (Kings) Quarter
Within this former center of Danish colonial enterprise and the heart of the historic shopping district are landmark colonial manor houses, the 99 Steps, the 3 Queens Statue, the Fort and more.
Shopping:
Enjoy as much free time as you like, discovering the wonderful array of merchandise at the West Indian Company's duty-free shops. Set amongst hinstoric structures and cobblestone streets, St. Thomas is rated as the best duty-free shopping in the entire Caribbea.
Points of interest
Magens Bay
Schedule
Special Notes
This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs, walkers or those with walking disabilities. You will have approximately 1 hour at the Museum. Bring cash & credit cards to purchase optional extras such as souvenirs. Due to limited availability it is recommended to book early. Tour concludes at the the museum. Walk back to the pier at your leisure.