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Explore the St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, tourist attractions and experience a world of beautiful white sand beaches, lush tropical surroundings, unforgettable marine excursions and laid-back lifestyles. St. Thomas is an oasis of tranquility in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas is the perfect place to discover all of the attractions this Caribbean oasis has to offer.
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Coral World Ocean Park  (show details)  (hide details)
Coral World is a five-acre marine park featuring activities and a three-story underwater observation tower located 100 feet off shore, which allows visitors to see a variety of marine life up-close in their natural state.
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Get up close and personal with the marine life, birds and land critters at Coral World Ocean Park and experience the beauty and magic of life under and above the sea. Stay dry while gazing into the ocean in the undersea observatory, or take the plunge through ocean gardens with Sea Trek. View tiny seahorses, giant lobsters, scorpion fish and other fascinating sea life in the marine gardens, or get in and swim with playful sea lions. Hand feed rainbow lorikeets, encounter turtles and sharks in the water and feed the stingrays.
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Paradise Point - St. Thomas Skyride (show details) (hide details)
The St. Thomas Skyride whisks you 700 feet above the town of Charlotte Amalie.
Ride the view to Paradise Point on the sky tram. Hike the nature trail, enjoy lunch or watch an exotic bird performance with stunning views of Charlotte Amalie as a backdrop.
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St. Peter Great House and Botanical Gardens (show details) (hide details)
Explore a lavish eleven-acre tropical estate high atop the volcanic peaks of St. Thomas.
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Nestled high in the volcanic peaks of St. Thomas sits St. Peter Great House and Botanical Gardens. In the 1800's the scenic location was originally part of the 150-acre Plantation St. Peter. Frequented by several Indian tribes, the deeded owners were of French descent, who claimed the property had also been used by pirates to bury their treasure. Today, the Great House boasts classic West Indian architecture with lush Botanical Gardens and a Nature Trail, streaming waterfalls, tropical bird aviaries, fish ponds, more than 20 varieties of orchids and 150 species of Caribbean plants and fruits.
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Mountain Top (show details) (hide details)
Breathe in the cool fresh mountain air and discover the island's favorite picture perfect photo opportunities.
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For over sixty years Mountain Top has offered visitors a unique and breathtaking experience. Come and feel the thrill of climbing up over 1000 feet in an open air safari bus through a tropical forest to the highest point on St. Thomas.
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Magen’s Bay (show details) (hide details)
Considered one of the world's most beautiful beaches, this breathtaking bay is ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
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Named by National Geographic magazine as one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, Magen’s Bay welcomes visitors with its sparkling turquoise waters and stretches of white sand. The famed Magen’s Bay Arboretum shelters 200 species representing 71 plant families. Legend has it that Sir Francis Drake once used the bay as an anchorage while waiting for ships to plunder.
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Charlotte Amalie (show details) (hide details)
Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the USVI, boasts bustling crowds and the color and charm of a Caribbean waterfront town.
Many visitors explore Charlotte Amalie to shop rather than see historic sites, however, the proximity of the historic buildings to the stores makes it easy to enjoy both. Exploring Charlotte Amalie is easily done on foot. Take a walk up the famous 99 steps, visit the second oldest synagogue in the western hemisphere, and see Fort Christian, among others. (Fort Christian is currently undergoing renovations and is closed to the public.)
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Red Hook (show details) (hide details)
Located just minutes from the resort, Red Hook features a marina, shopping, restaurants and recreation.
Red Hook is an unofficial town of red-tiled roof homes and businesses that overlooks Pillsbury Sound and the island of St. John. Located just a mile from the resort, Red Hook has a variety of shops, restaurants, nightlife and recreational activities.
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St. John National Park (show details) (hide details)
The Virgin Islands National Park on St. John encompasses miles of lush forest, historic plantation ruins, pristine beaches and underwater reefs. The ruins of Annaberg sugar plantation are part of the St. John National Park.
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National Park trails weave through scenic lookout points, sugar plantation ruins, mysterious rock carvings (petroglyphs) and magnificent unspoiled forests. Many of the trails end at the shoreline of a fabulous beach. Sun seekers will be delighted by the beaches on St. John, which are some of the most beautiful in the Caribbean.
Annaberg was once one of the larger sugar plantations on St. John. The remains of the windmill and horsemill, used to crush the sugar cane to extract its juice, still stand. Much of the sugar factory, where the juice was boiled and condensed to make raw sugar, remain as well, as does part of the rum still.
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Sailing, Fishing and Powerboat Excursions (show details) (hide details)
Enjoy wonderful recreational options on St. Thomas with a full- or half-day excursion through the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.
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The resort’s east end location is perfect for island-hopping to St. John or the British Virgin Islands, and the lively reefs provide excellent snorkeling sites. Many options are available including sailing trips onboard the Lady Lynsey, a 53-foot sailing catamaran operated by The Ritz-Carlton. Reservations for the Lady Lynsey and many other day trips can be arranged through the hotel concierge. For those of you looking for a more active day, sailing lessons and scuba diving are also available on the resort’s beach.
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Virgin Islands Ecotours (show details) (hide details)
Virgin Islands Ecotours offers half- and full-day guided kayak & snorkel tours of the St. Thomas Mangrove Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary & Marine Preserve.
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Explore the islands with a unique multi-activity ecotourism experience. Professional guides lead you on full- or half-day excursions that include kayaking, snorkeling and hiking through mangrove lagoons, deserted islands and fish nurseries.
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