Island tours

See the best of St. Thomas

A relaxed sightseeing tour through the island's most beautiful overlooks, aboard an open air safari bus or a private air conditioned vehicle.

The route

Tour highlights

Guests riding the open air safari bus on a St. Thomas island tour
Happy customers on a GrandArrival island tour of St. Thomas

Drake’s Seat

The lookout where, as the island story goes, Sir Francis Drake once watched over his fleet. Today it frames one of the most photographed views on St. Thomas, out across Magens Bay toward St. John and the British Virgin Islands.

Mountain Top

The owner’s favorite stop, and the highest point on the island, looking straight down on the turquoise curve of Magens Bay with the neighboring islands beyond. Stretch, take in the panorama, and try the banana daiquiri the spot is famous for.

Magens Bay overlook

One of the most celebrated beaches in the Caribbean, seen from above as a single sweeping arc of white sand and calm, clear water.

Historic Charlotte Amalie

The island’s Danish colonial capital, with its working harbor, pastel storefronts, and centuries of history climbing the hillside above the waterfront.

From these heights you look out over Magens Bay and across to St. John and the British Virgin Islands, with the Caribbean Sea on one side and the open Atlantic on the other. Short on time? The owner's pick is Drake's Seat first, then Mountain Top, Skyline Drive, and Magens Bay, finishing in Charlotte Amalie for shopping and local history.

2.5 hours, about
$50 per person
12 or 6 minimum guests, safari bus or air conditioned vehicle

Good to know

Ride the open air safari bus for the full island loop with a larger group, or travel by air conditioned van or private vehicle at your own pace. Either way the route and the local knowledge are the same.

  • Every tour is led by the owner and his drivers, so you get real local knowledge and stories, never a script. Expect hidden viewpoints and the kind of recommendations only residents know, from favorite local restaurants to lesser known beaches and photo spots.
  • Mornings are the sweet spot, with cooler temperatures and lighter traffic on the overlooks.
  • The classic loop runs about 2.5 hours, and private tours can stretch from 2 to 4 hours depending on your schedule.
  • Water is on board. Bring a camera, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes.
  • The pace is yours. Linger at the views you love and we will adjust the rest of the route.
  • Tours run in most weather, and hotel, villa, and cruise port pickups are all easy to arrange.

Book your island tour

Tell us your group size and dates, and we will set up your sightseeing tour. Call, text, or email anytime.