Historic St. Thomas & Blackbeard's Castle
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Port
St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$99.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Experience the spectacular beauty of St Thomas, the charming historic district of the revitalized Kongens (King's) Quarter, and enjoy the famous Main Street duty-free shopping area.
A picturesque panoramic drive along Skyline Drive offers down-island views of the Caribbean Sea, Magen's Bay, and Charlotte Amalie. Take photos along the way.
At 17th-century Blackbeard's Castle, step back into the age of the Caribbean pirates. Explore the surrounding Kongens Quarter, the former center of Danish colonial enterprise, and see several National Landmark properties dating as far back as the late 1600s. Watch for Villa Notman, Britannia House, Crown House (once used by visiting Danish Royalty) and Hotel 1829 -- all listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.
See the world's largest collection of life-sized pirate sculptures, crafted in copper and bronze, and the world's most extensive collection of authentic handmade West Indian mahogany furniture.
Walk past lush tropical gardens and terraces and see the 99 Steps in the historic downtown core. Main Street is famous for its duty-free shopping.
When you're ready to head back to the ship, hop on the pre-arranged shuttle transportation from Emancipation Garden.
Notes:
Terrain includes several steps and uneven surfaces. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Free time in between Blackbeard's Castle and downtown is approximately 2.5 hours.