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St. Thomas offers a huge variety of activities for those seeking vigorous outdoor fun, from SCUBA diving, to kayaking, to golf and tennis.
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Start your exploration with Virgin Islands Ecotours, who will take you on a 2 1/2 hour guided kayaking expedition through the south shore's teeming mangroves. You'll also get a chance to snorkel with multi-colored tropical fish.
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Virgin Islands Ecotours
Contact:
- +1 340 779 2155
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Location:
- Mariendahl Road
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Explore the protected area on St. Thomas' south shore known simply as the Lagoon. With a guide at the lead, paddle two-person kayaks down mangrove-fringed waterways to a rubble beach at the Lagoon's mouth. Stop there for a half-hour snorkeling expedition to see fish dart about coral. The entire trip lasts 2 and a half hours and includes kayak rental, waterproof bags, life vests, mask and snorkel use. Children under seven are not charged.
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On day two rent a powerboat to explore - at your own pace - the hidden coves and waterways of St. Thomas's coastline and cays. If you're not an experienced boater you can hire a guide to drive you.
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Nauti Nymph
Contact:
- +1 340 775 5066 / +1 800 734 7345
- visit website
Location:
- Route 32 (Red Hook Road)
- American Yacht Harbor B and C docks
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Drop anchor when it suits you at an inviting cove or at an island spot by renting a 25-foot, 29-foot or 31-foot powerboat. Nauti Nymph requires that you have more than 80 hours behind the wheel, but will send you out with a licensed captain if you fall short.
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Certified divers can spend day three underwater exploring the various shipwrecks off the west coast of the island.
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Blue Island Divers
Contact:
- +1 340 774 2001
- visit website
Location:
- Route 304
- 505 Crown Bay Marina
Description:
Explore numerous dive sites off St. Thomas' western end. This includes the popular wreck of the Wit Shoal II, a 350-foot freighter sunk in 85 feet of water near Saba Island, as well as a dozen other wrecks. Other boat trips take divers to a variety of nearby reefs. This dive shop also rents equipment and provides a full range of certification classes that range from basic to advanced.
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Back on land on day four - take a 5-minute ferry over to Hassel Island and explore the historical ruins, or take a guided kayak trip over, and spend the afternoon hiking and learning.
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Hassel Island
Contact:
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Formerly a peninsula that jutted into Charlotte Amalie harbor, this tiny island was once a hub of seafaring activity and has history which dates back to Napoleonic times. Guided hiking and kayaking tours allow visitors to see the ruins of an 18th century stone fort, a 19th century marine railway, and the crumbling remains of the Royal Mail Steam Packet company. More recently, the Royal Mail Inn, a small hotel located on the island, is alleged to have been the inspiration for the hotel in Herman Wouk's novel Don't Stop the Carnival.
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On day five, how about some golf in the morning, and tennis in the afternoon? Mahogany Run is the island's only (but excellent) golf course. And at the Marriott Frenchman's Reef, visitors can rent a tennis court or two for a nominal fee.
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Mahogany Run Golf Course
Contact:
- +1 340 777 6250 / +1 800 253 7103
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Location:
- Mahogany Run Rd
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Description:
The challenges are many and the views spectacular at this 18-hole golf course. With a par 70, the George and Tom Fazio-designed course runs 6,022 yards and includes the infamous Devil's Triangle. Its 14th hole sits cliffside and has challenged such pros as Tiger Woods and Tom Watson. Former President Bill Clinton also played this course. The course underwent a million dollar fairway renovation to improve play. Rates depend on season and include mandatory golf cart rental, a big help on the hilly terrain.
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Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort
Contact:
- +1 340 776 8500
- visit website
Location:
- 5 Estate Bakkeroe
- Po Box 7100
- Bakkeroe,--00802
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This enormous hotel sits cliffside with the ocean below. A high-rise hotel, it provides myriad facilities to attract business people, conventioneers and vacationers. This attractive luxury resort provides posh extras like bathrobes and turndown service. The air-conditioned rooms range in size from standard hotel to spacious suites. They sport bright tropical accents, refrigerators and come with either ocean or hillside views. With a beach, a full array of water sports, six restaurants, shops and more, there is no need to ever leave this hotel, but if you do, the Reefer ferry connects to downtown Charlotte Amalie.
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