St. Thomas Island Tour with Mountain Top and Magens Bay Beach
St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Pick-up at both cruise ports/ hotels
- Personal guide
- Live commentary on board
- Island tour of several historical sites
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Cost of Banana Daiquiri
- Gratuities - recommended
- Entrance fee - Magen's Bay Beach$7.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Skyline Drive
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Drake's Seat
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Mountain Top
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Magens Bay Beach
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note: Tour schedules are subject to change based on local traffic conditions and cruise ship arrival/departure times.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. This tour operates with a minimum of 4 guests. Cancellation notice will be given 24 hours in advance
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This activity operates rain or shine.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Don't forget to bring your own towels, swim wears and gears if you don't want to buy or rent.
- Before getting in the vehicle after your beach time, make sure you're clean of sand and wearing dry clothes.
- The afternoon schedule is for Cruise ships only
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Andrea_W
Such a great experience. Our driver was great and very knowledgeable. We got to see wonderful views of St. Thomas and ended at Magens Bay beach- the prettiest beach we’ve ever been to! Highly recommend.
Reviews
4.2
based on 245 reviews
Camillia_Z, Jun 2026
The tour was short but still a good experience at a decent rate. The fact that the driver was able to pick us up and drop us off at our hotel made it worth the costs because we didn’t have to pay extra for a taxi. I would like to have had more than 2 hours at the beach therefore I would not book again but it wasn’t a bad experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you, Camillia, for sharing your feedback and for choosing to explore St. Thomas with us!
We're glad you found value in the convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service and enjoyed your time on the island. We understand that beach lovers often wish for more time at beautiful Magens Bay, and we appreciate your honest thoughts about the tour duration.
Our Island Tour is designed to balance sightseeing, scenic viewpoints, and beach time within a half-day experience, but your feedback helps us continue improving and setting clear expectations for future guests. We’re happy to hear that, overall, you had a good experience, and we hope you'll consider joining us on one of our longer beach-focused adventures during a future visit to the Virgin Islands.
Tonya_F, Jun 2026
Communication was prompt and helpful. Tour guide,Guy, was easy to work with and friendly. Made getting around the island a breeze.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Tonya! 🌴
We’re really happy to hear that you had a stress-free and fun experience on your St. Thomas Island Tour with Mountain Top and Magens Bay Beach. It’s great to know that communication was prompt and helpful, and that Guy made your island experience smooth and enjoyable.
We’ll be sure to share your feedback with him—it will mean a lot! 😊
Thank you for choosing Great Exploration Tours, and we hope to see you again on your next island adventure!
Vincent_G, May 2026
Tour Guide was Informative but it was hard to hear the guide over the PA system on the van. Recommend a better sound system or a Tour Guide, and a Driver.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Vincent,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
We’re glad to hear that you found the tour guide informative and enjoyed the experience overall. We do sincerely apologize for the difficulty hearing the commentary during the tour. We understand how important clear audio is in making the experience more enjoyable and engaging.
Your suggestion regarding the sound system and tour setup is truly appreciated, and we’ll be sharing this feedback with our team as we continue working to improve our tours and guest experience.
Thank you again for choosing us during your visit to St. Thomas, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Andrea_W, Apr 2026
Such a great experience. Our driver was great and very knowledgeable. We got to see wonderful views of St. Thomas and ended at Magens Bay beach- the prettiest beach we’ve ever been to! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Andrea,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and enjoyed the beautiful views of St. Thomas. It’s wonderful that your driver made the tour even more memorable with their knowledge, and we couldn’t agree more—Magens Bay really is something special!
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future 💛
Jim_D, Apr 2026
Guide was very informative but his audio/speaker system on the truck/van was poor and garbled. Meghen beach had limited lounge and umbrellas in only 1 part of the beach walking trail was nice; plenty of iguanas....
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Jim,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.
We’re glad to hear that you found the guide informative and enjoyed the walking trail (and the iguanas! 🦎). At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the issue with the audio system. We understand how important clear communication is during the tour, and we’ll be addressing this with our team to help improve the experience moving forward.
Regarding the beach amenities at Magens Bay, we appreciate your feedback. While we include this stop as part of the tour, the beach facilities and setup are managed independently, so availability of lounge chairs and umbrellas can vary.
Thank you again for your honest review, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
Maureen_B, Apr 2026
The tour was as advertised. The Beach was nice but not as Great as it was hyped up to be. Our guide did a Great job with historical information and engagement with passengers. Good value for your $$.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Maureen,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re glad to hear that the tour met your expectations overall and that you found it to be a good value.
It’s wonderful to know that your guide made a positive impression with their knowledge and engagement—that truly makes a difference in the experience. We also appreciate your honest thoughts about Magens Bay. While many guests love it, we understand that everyone’s expectations and preferences can vary.
Thanks again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another great experience in the future!
Samantha_F, Mar 2026
The tour and beach were wonderful! Such a beautiful island. Magens Bay beach is busy but a great beach for swimming with sea turtles. Mountain top has a great view but was very busy. Transportation was in a typical St Thomas taxi which made the tour guide difficult to hear. Hamblet was a punctual and helpful guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much, Samantha for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a wonderful time at Magens Bay—it truly is a beautiful spot, and spotting sea turtles makes it even more special 🐢💙
We’re glad you appreciated the stunning views from Mountain Top as well, even with the crowds—it’s definitely a popular stop for a reason!
We also truly appreciate your kind words about Hamblet. We’ll be sure to pass along your feedback—he’ll be happy to know he made a positive impression with his punctuality and helpfulness.
We do apologize for the difficulty hearing the guide during transportation. Your feedback is very important to us, and we’ll continue working on ways to improve the overall experience for our guests.
Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable visit to St. Thomas!
Jamie_S, Mar 2026
The tour was easy to find after getting off ship. It was basically a ride to the beach and few places to take some nice pics. You could not hear what the driver was saying about the area while riding in the open air bus because the intercom on bus was quite faint. We stopped at mountain top and that was ok. A store for souvenirs, you can get a daiquiri, and take pic overlooking Magen’s Bay.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Jamie, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that the tour was easy to locate after disembarking and that you enjoyed the scenic photo stops, especially the views overlooking Magens Bay.
We sincerely apologize for the issue with the intercom on the open-air bus. We understand how important it is to clearly hear the driver’s commentary, as it adds so much value to the overall experience. Your feedback has been noted, and we will be addressing this with our team to help improve communication during the tour.
We appreciate your honest review and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience in the future.
Claudia_K, Mar 2026
Hamblet was a fantastic guide! He was patient with our questions and very knowledgeable. Magans Bay was beautiful.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Claudia! 🌴
We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time on the tour and that Hamblet made the experience even more enjoyable. He truly loves sharing his knowledge of the island and making sure our guests feel comfortable and welcome.
We’re also glad you got to enjoy the beauty of Magens Bay — it’s definitely one of the highlights of St. Thomas! Thank you for recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future. 😊
Debra_D, Feb 2026
This would have been a great experience if we had had a good driver. Our driver, Robert, was arrogant and rude. First, he did not want to pick us up at the time that was previously established by the tour operator. On our way to the cruise ship dock to pick up the other passengers on our tour, he did not point out a single highlight of the island, such as the castles, 99 Steps or Emancipation Park. He instead proceeded to give us a lecture on the importance of communication, of all things. When we arrived at Mountain Top, we were rushed through it with less than 30 minutes to spend there. I had to throw half of my world famous banana daiquiri in the trash because there was no time to finish it before getting back in Robert’s vehicle where a very prominent sign was posted that no food or drink was allowed in the vehicle. Much more time was allotted at Magen’s Bay than in the tour operator’s description, I suspect so that Robert would have time to complete another job. When he arrived to pick us up he proceeded to lecture us that we had better not get any sand in his vehicle. It is an island and we were on the beach, but he did not want sand in the car??? Omg… Lastly, he spent a considerable amount of time during the drive on his phone, loudly talking to an individual regarding repairs and trade in value on another of his vehicles. On the return back to our hotel, he did not speak a single word to either myself or my partner, apparently considering that his job was now done. The island is beautiful and the sights are amazing, if you have the right driver. Robert is not that driver and I would not recommend this tour in the chance that you would be assigned him as the driver.
Keri_M, Feb 2026
Hamblet was a great tour operator. Very clear instructions and easy to communicate via WhatsApp. We decided after the beach at Magens Bay to take a taxi back. Aw just WhatsApp him told him the plan and we were on our way.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌴✨
We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time on the St. Thomas Island Tour and that Hamblet made your experience smooth and enjoyable. Clear communication and flexibility are very important to us, so we’re happy everything worked out perfectly — especially coordinating your return plans via WhatsApp.
We truly appreciate you choosing to tour with us, and we hope to welcome you back to St. Thomas again soon! 🌊☀️
Brad_N, Feb 2026
The views were good, but getting to them was a horrible winding road. The “best”banana daiquiri” in the word shop was just a big store with what everyone else has. Magens beach was beautiful though. We should have stayed in the city itself.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hello Brad_N, thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback.
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the beautiful views and your time at Magens Bay — it truly is one of the highlights of St. Thomas. 🌊☀️
We understand that the winding mountain roads can feel challenging, especially if you’re not used to that terrain. The scenic drive is part of what allows access to those breathtaking viewpoints, but we completely understand that it may not be comfortable for everyone.
We also appreciate your thoughts about Mountain Top. It’s a popular stop for its panoramic views and famous banana daiquiris, though we understand experiences and expectations can vary.
Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Feedback like yours helps future guests make the best choice for their vacation style. We hope you were still able to create some wonderful memories during your visit to St. Thomas.
Joseph_B, Feb 2026
We were seated in an open air mini bus. Our driver Hamblet, was very personable. He took family photos for all. He was dependable and right on time.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌴✨
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your time on the St. Thomas Island Tour with Mountain Top and Magens Bay Beach. Riding in the open-air safari and taking in those incredible views is always a special experience!
Hamblet will be thrilled to hear your kind words. He truly enjoys making our guests feel welcome — and we love that he helped capture those family photo moments for you. 📸💛
Thank you again for choosing to tour with us. We hope to welcome you back to beautiful St. Thomas in the future!
Christina_B, Jan 2026
This was a great experience. The tour was very interesting and the driver knowledgeable. If you want a great beach day, Magens was fabulous. The banana daiquiri At the top that of the Mountain is wonderful. We Highly recommend this excursion!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Christina_B, thank you for the great review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour, our knowledgeable driver, and a perfect beach day at Magens Bay. And yes, that banana daiquiri at the top is a favorite. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again on your next visit.
Heather_R, Jan 2026
Ver fun trip through Charlotte Amalie, Mountain Top and Magans Bay. Beautiful views, crazy hilly roads. The beach was calm and clear. A little crowded but plenty of room in the water.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello Heather_R, thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the drive through Charlotte Amalie, the views from Mountain Top, and the clear, calm waters at Magens Bay. The island roads are definitely an adventure, and we’re happy to hear the beach time was relaxing despite the crowds. We hope to welcome you back for another tour soon.
craig_g, Jan 2026
First parts of the tour a little rushed and then spent a lot of time at the beach. Wish the guide was more open to how much time we wanted to spend at the stops. Also had a mix up where the wrong drive contacted us about being picked up 30 minutes early and created an issue.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Craig, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re glad you enjoyed the beach portion of the tour, and we appreciate your honest comments about the rest of the experience.
We’re sorry to hear that the earlier stops felt rushed and that there was some confusion with the pickup time due to the wrong driver contacting you. That’s certainly not the experience we aim to provide, and we understand how that could be frustrating. Your feedback helps us improve, and we’ll be reviewing both our scheduling communication and how guides check in with guests about timing at each stop.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope we’ll have the opportunity to provide you with a smoother, more flexible experience on a future visit.
Michael_L, Jan 2026
We booked this as a tour, but turned out to be a cab ride to various locations. The cabby was very nice and his cab was extremely clean, but he did not speak much so we didn’t learn much about St Thomas. Magan’s Bay was beautiful and a great place to spend a few hours on the beach.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Michael_L, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed Magens Bay and that your driver was friendly and kept the vehicle clean, that’s always important to us.
We’re sorry to hear the tour didn’t feel as informative as you expected. Our St. Thomas Island Tours are designed to include both transportation and guided commentary, so we appreciate you letting us know that this part of your experience fell short. Your comments will be shared with our team so we can make sure our drivers continue to provide the engaging and informative experience guests are looking for.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope we have the chance to provide you with an even better experience on your next visit to the island.
Nicole_M, Jan 2026
Wonderful experience on an open air vehicle. Our driver/guide Hambled was very kind. (A bit difficult to hear info from speakers though) - fantastic views and beautiful beach! Loved it!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much Nicole_M, for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed the open-air ride, stunning views, and time at the beach. We’re also happy to know Hamblet made your tour enjoyable with his kind and welcoming service.
We appreciate you mentioning the audio, this feedback is very helpful, and we’re actively working on improving our sound systems to ensure guests can hear the commentary more clearly.
We’re glad you loved the tour and hope to welcome you back to the island again soon! 🌴
Lauran_H, Jan 2026
Easy to locate on the pier from our ship. Took us around and gave us a spiel about the island. We had just over two hours at the beach. It was a perfect half day.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Lauran_H! We’re happy to hear that the tour was easy to locate from the pier and that you enjoyed learning about the island along the way. It’s great to know the beach time felt just right and that the tour made for a perfect half day. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back on another island adventure in the future.
marina_m, Dec 2025
The tour itself was fine and well organized, and the driver was polite. Unfortunately, none of the passengers could clearly understand the explanations during the drive.
Several people complained because the microphone did not work properly. The sound was very low and unclear, especially for those sitting in the back, making it impossible to understand what the driver was explaining.
As a result, we mostly observed the surroundings but missed all the information and context that a guided tour should provide. This was frustrating, as the issue affected the entire group.
I strongly recommend fixing or upgrading the audio system so that everyone can fully enjoy and understand the tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, marina_m. We’re glad to hear that you found the tour well organized and that our driver was polite.
We sincerely apologize for the issue with the microphone and audio system during your tour. We understand how important clear narration is to the overall experience, and we’re very sorry that this affected your ability to fully enjoy and understand the information being shared. This is certainly not the experience we aim to provide.
Please know that we take your comments seriously. We have already shared this feedback with our operations team and are actively addressing the audio equipment to ensure it is properly working and clear for all guests, especially those seated toward the back.
We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention, as it helps us improve. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
Kristin_A, Dec 2025
Beautiful island and beach. Would be 5 stars but the driver was on island time and we had to race back to the ship. We were 45 minutes later than the time it said we would be back. We have visited and done this tour twice. Same issue both times. Just give yourself extra time
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Kristin_A, and for choosing our tour again. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the beauty of the island and the beach. We sincerely apologize for the delay and understand how stressful it can be to feel rushed when returning to the ship. Your feedback is important to us, and we’ll be addressing timing and scheduling with our team to improve this experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation to allow extra time and hope to provide you with a smoother, five-star experience on your next visit.
Kyra_J, Dec 2025
The driver was on time and informative. The sites were beautiful. Good food and beach! Friendly people.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Kyra_J! We’re happy to hear the driver was on time and informative, and that you enjoyed the beautiful sights, great food, and Magens Bay Beach. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to St. Thomas again soon!
Steve_S, Nov 2025
The guide Hamblet was a pleasure. This was well worth time and money. Vehicle speaker was poor sound quality but that was the only negative. Pick was simple.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your kind review! Steve_S, We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the stunning views and that Hamblet made your tour memorable. We appreciate your feedback on the vehicle speaker and will work on improving the sound quality. We're also glad the pick-up process was smooth for you, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another tour in the future!
Tasha_A, Nov 2025
We had a great time on our tour with Guy. He was a wonderful guide and kept us entertained. It was amazing to have a private tour and not have to worry about driving or parking.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, Tasha! We're so glad to hear that you had a great time on the St. Thomas Island Tour with Guy. It's great to know he kept you entertained and that the private tour experience made everything more relaxing without the stress of driving or parking. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Kathleen_P, Nov 2025
Hamblet, our driver, was very knowledgeable and personable! Enjoyed the island tour & time at Magens Beach!!!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Kathleen, for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the island tour and your time at Magens Beach. Hamlet is truly an exceptional guide, and we're happy you found him both knowledgeable and personable. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience soon!
Elizabeth_T, Nov 2025
It was a great day, just really hard to hear the guide while in the truck because it is super noisy from all of the outside traffic and the jingles and jangles of the truck itself. It would be amazing if they had the speaker centrally located inside the truck so all participants could hear the guides better. Hamlet our tour guide was wonderful.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Elizabeth! We're so glad to hear you had a great day and that Hamlet was a wonderful guide. We understand the challenge of hearing the guide due to outside traffic noise and the truck, and we appreciate your suggestion to place the speaker centrally inside the vehicle. We'll definitely consider this for future tours to enhance the experience for everyone. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Audrey_S, Aug 2025
It was an awesome tour & the driver Mr. Hamblet was very knowledgeable & very kind. He was awesome!!❤️
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much, Audrey, for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had an awesome time on the St. Thomas Island Tour. Mr. Hamblet will be so happy to know his knowledge and kindness made your experience even more memorable. We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the islands! ❤️🌴
Jaclyn_H, Jul 2025
Great hysterical bus tour with great spots to take in the views and pictures! Definitely recommend this excursion!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much, Jaclyn, for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had a great time on the tour and enjoyed the scenic stops, photo opportunities, and overall fun atmosphere. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to St. Thomas!
Jacqueline_D, Jun 2025
Our ship docked a few minutes late. I texted twice and spoke on the phone twice to let our guide know we were on the way. We were exactly 10 minutes late to our meeting spot at the windmill. They left without us and refused to refund our money, saying since other people from our ship were there on time, we should have been as well. We were on the 2nd largest cruise ship in the world. Getting off the ship with 4,000 other people took a few minutes. When I called to ask where they were, and was told they already left without us, I was yelled at that we should have been on time. Yes, I agree, but I did communicate directly a total of 4 times to reassure them we were hurrying as fast as we could. Very unprofessional. Do not recommend doing business with them. Other tour guides in the area attempted to call that business for us but they would not pick up the phone. The other tours guides agreed that since we communicated several times, waiting 10 minutes would have been appropriate. Thank goodness we found another group to join and our day turned out okay.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Jacqueline, Your tour departed one hour after the ship arrival, giving you appropriate time to meet your tour guide.
There were eleven guest taking the tour from your ship. You were the only people who didn't make the tour. We're sorry for any disappointment in missing our tour. Waiting ten minutes may have been appreciated. To respect all guests, we must depart on time, as not to inconvenience other guests who took the time to arrive on time. We appreciate your understanding. FYI, We do give clients a grace period of five minutes. We reached out to you several times to confirm your pick-up details without a response. Our business is a professional organization that respects all our guests. Drivers do not answer phone calls after the tour begins.
Georgia_P, Jun 2025
Very nice man and good driver. Roads rather treacherous. Skip back seats unless you like roller coasters
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much, Georgia, for taking the time to leave a review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with your driver. The roads in St. Thomas can definitely be a bit adventurous, and your roller coaster comment is both fun and a helpful heads-up for future guests. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
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