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Cruise Ship Schedule this Week: Sun 26, Tue 28, Wed 29, Thu 30. Every other day is clear and calm.

St Thomas Sailing Vacation

PLANNED BY THOSE WHO LIVE HERE

The Complete Guide to Your Next St. Thomas Vacation!

Hotels, beaches, restaurants, tours, getting around and cruise-day tips, all in one place from someone who actually lives here. Book the fun in seconds.

4.9 from 14,000+ travelers · Trusted local picks · Free cancellation

THREE WAYS TO DO THE VI

Where Do You Want to Start?

Lovango Food

EAT

From the freshest food truck on the sand to champagne and oysters over the water.

PLAY

Sails, snorkels and day trips, all bookable in seconds with free cancellation.

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RELAX

From beachfront resorts and boutique hotels to spa days and quiet hidden coves.

Every beach, boat and plate on this page is walked, eaten and vetted by someone who actually lives here.

STRAIGHT TO THE GOOD PART

This Month's Top Experiences

Glow Kayak Tour Frenchmans Cove St Thomas

Glow Boats LED Night Kayak

Glow Boats

Paddle after sunset on an LED-lit kayak that lights the water beneath you, revealing sea life below like snorkeling without getting wet.

from $65/pp

75 min · all gear included · beginner-friendly · departs Frenchman's Cove. Under 2 ride free. Paddle after sunset on an LED-lit kayak that lights the water beneath you, revealing sea life below like snorkeling without getting wet. Locally owned and operated. A barefoot trip with secure storage for your shoes. Included: kayak, paddle, PFD, brief instruction and a guided tour. Max 14 guests, cancel up to 72 hours prior.

Virgin Gorda Baths and White Bay trip St Thomas

The Baths & White Bay, BVI

Stormy Pirates 

Cruise to the two most popular stops in the British Virgin Islands.  The Baths at Virgin Gorda & White Bay!

from $300/pp

9 hours · all ages · open bar all day · passport required. Departs Red Hook. Morning at The Baths on Virgin Gorda, a guided scramble through giant boulders and grottos with swims at Devils Bay and Spring Bay. Afternoon on White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, home of the famous Soggy Dollar Bar. Included: captain, mate, fuel, taxi to The Baths, light snacks and a full open bar. We handle all the customs paperwork. Bring $85 cash for BVI fees. Cancel 14 days prior.

REST YOUR HEAD

Where to Stay on Island

From oceanfront resorts to a villa with your name on it. Pick your vibe

Buoy Haus Resort St Thomas

Beachfront Resorts

Splurge worthy

Pink Palm Hotel Adults Only St Thomas

Boutique Hotels

Small & charming

Emerald beach Resort St Thomas

Budget Friendly

Easy on the wallet

Anegada feature in St Thomas Magazine stvg

From St. Thomas Magazine

Let's Escape to Anegada

Lobster on the beach, pink flamingos, world-class bonefishing and rum punch at Cow Wreck Bay. The BVI secret worth keeping, until now.

"A big shout out to Getaway Girlfriend for all the tips and the St. Thomas Visitor's Guide for making our trip a success! We had an amazing time. From the daily updates to all the pre-trip planning this was a fabulous vacation for 9 days that gave us adventure and relaxation!" — Vinit Jensen, January 2026

    THIS WEEK ON ISLAND • LIVE

There's a lot going on

Live music at Iggie's, a paint and sip at Don Felito's, Sapphire Sundays and a full moon party on the beach. Just this week.

BEFORE YOU GO

Plan the Whole Trip

Free Trip Planner

Tell us your dates, your crew and your vibe. We send back a real plan:

• a day-by-day itinerary built around your interests

• local restaurant and activity picks with booking links

• cruise-day timing and a packing checklist

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Getting Around

Everything on moving around the island, with the stuff people always ask:

• car rentals, taxis, ferries and safari buses compared

• rough costs and where to catch each one

• driving on the left, and when you don't need a car

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