First Caribbean Cruise

[LHT28]

Originally posted by loislane:
Its interesting to note that everyone takes the ferry from St Thomas to St John and Trunk Bay. Is there nothing worth staying in St Thomas for?

You could do an island tour ..great views from the top of the hill but mostly a shopping port

[Bob1958]

Originally posted by loislane:
Thank you! I'm not a snorkler, but this is all good information. Its interesting to note that everyone takes the ferry from St Thomas to St John and Trunk Bay. Is there nothing worth staying in St Thomas for?

It might help if we knew what your interests are. Beach bumming? Walking? Shopping? Touring? History? St. Thomas offers just about everything.

[loislane]

We like beach bumming and wandering around the with the locals. Not much for shopping. Bluebeard's castle might be interesting, but not a must-see for us. We will probably hire a driver on Dominica.

[Cruise Fanatic]

loislane,
There is plenty to do in St Thomas. Most people go to St John for a beach day at the beautiful Trunk Bay. This website may help you decide on things to do.

[Bob1958]

Originally posted by loislane:
We like beach bumming and wandering around the with the locals. Not much for shopping. Bluebeard's castle might be interesting, but not a must-see for us. We will probably hire a driver on Dominica.

Well, there are several good beaches on St. Thomas but you'll need transportation. Bumming around with the locals there is doable but I'd stay in the market street areas. Blackbeard's is a nice place but if you don't take a bus you'll have to walk up a zillion stairs to get there. The flea market at the bottom of those stairs is a good place to talk to locals and buy some neat stuff at cheap prices. Wandering on most other islands trying to connect with the locals is ill-advised. Stay on the beaten path.

[loislane]

Thanks for the info!