(340) 777-3549 • HAVENSIGHT & CROWN BAY

Experience the Ultimate thrill of a life time with your own personal underwater motor scooter! The B.O.S.S. will allow you to view the marvels of the sea with no diving experience necessary. Explore the brilliant undersea world where you will enjoy a guided tour of the stunning colorful fish and tropical reefs of the Caribbean. Join the friendly, professional staff of Aqua Adventures for a truly unforgettable experience! (havensight, town & crown bay map and www.bossusvi.com)

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(340) 998-5455 • DOWNTOWN

Experience the roots of Caribbean culture… Hands-on. See the giant Ngoma drum! Hear authentic Voodoo rhythms! Play real Conga drums! The musuem tour includes demonstrations of fascinating drums from Africa & the Caribbean, a performance & fun “Jam Down” (drums provided/no experience necessary). Tours are Mon-Sat at 12, 1, & 2pm ($15 per person). Space is limited-call for group rate. Drum & Bead boutique. www.ACdrumcenter.com (town map)

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(340) 776-5650 • HAVENSIGHT MALL, BLDG. 6

A fun family adventure in a real state-of-the-art, high tech submarine. Safe, educational and fun! A once in a lifetime. You will get to enjoy all the sea creatures right in front of you without ever getting wet. For more information and reservations call 776-5650. (havensight map)

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(340) 779-2155 • MANGROVE LAGOON

A unique, 3 hour guided multi-eco adventure awaits you! Kayak through a maze of mangrove islands in protected, shallow waters. Explore the deserted island of Cas Cay with a hermit crab race and pirate’s treasure for kids. Enjoy breathtaking views, volcanic cliffs, marine tidal pools and a rare geologic blow hole. Snorkel in a coral-fringed mangrove nursery. No Experience Necessary, Double Sit-On Top Kayaks, All gear supplied. Fun for the entire Family. Reservations required. Virgin Islands Ecotours www.viecotours.com info@viecotours.com (island map)

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340-779-2155 • CANEEL BAY, ST. JOHN

A unique, 3 hour guided multi-eco experience awaits you! Kayak along fabulous turquoise waters and sandy beaches. Paddle over the colorful coral reefs in shallow, crystal clear waters and over sea grass bed areas frequented by sea turtles, rays and dolphins. Hike a picturesque wooded tropical forest trail. Snorkel a coral reef in clear waters of the Virgin Islands National Park. A nature guide interprets the marine life. Fun for the Entire Family! No experience necessary. Reservations required. Virgin Islands Ecotours www.viecotours.com (St. John island map)

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(340) 690-1633 • ROYAL DANE MALL

Cynthia’s Portrait Art is like no other excursion on the islands. Capture the magic of your family and the islands with an art-based, non-traditional portrait session. Hassle free and lots of fun, they meet you at your beach or resort for the session, and later you’ll visit Cynthia’s historical downtown studio to view the images and place an order for your wall portraits and gift prints. Take home more than a t-shirt. Take home a piece of art! www.cynthiasportraitartvi.com (town map)

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(340) 775-1555 • COKI POINT

Voted top attraction in the V.I. Get up close and personal with the beauty and magic of Caribbean marine life in a stunning setting. View life on a coral reef from the unique Undersea Observatory. Pet a shark, hand feed a stingray or a rainbow lorikeet! Add-ons include brand new Sea Lion Splash, Sea Trek Helmet Dive, Shark and Turtle Encounters, Snuba, Nautilus Semi-Sub, and Parasailing. Open daily 9:00 to 5:00, November - May. Summer schedule may vary. (island map)

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At Coral World, one of the Caribbean’s Greatest Attractions, you get up close and personal with the beauty and magic of Caribbean marine life in a variety of ways. Stay dry while viewing an extraordinary array of life on the coral reef surrounding the unique Undersea Observatory. Or take the plunge and do Sea Trek, a guided helmet dive. The helmet provides air and stability as you walk along an undersea trail and you don’t even need to know how to swim. Pet a shark, hand feed a stingray or feed nectar to the rainbow lorikeets in their walk-through aviary and be charmed by their antics! Enjoy Coral World’s newest attraction when you swim with South American sea lions. You will be amazed by their intelligence and agility. Enter the fascinating world of sharks or turtles in the company of knowledgeable marine staff. These encounters take place in the comfort of beautifully designed naturalistic pools. Cruise around Coki Point and view sea turtles and other marine life 8- feet under through the portholes of the M/V Nautilus. It’s really cool in the air-conditioned Marine Gardens where you will marvel at the 21 jewel like aquariums that are home to tiny seahorses, moray eels, giant lobsters and lots of other tropical creatures. When you are ready to relax, have lunch at one of the excellent eateries and shop for a special souvenir at one of the unique gift shops. Your admission includes all day re-entry so you can enjoy snorkeling at Coki Beach. Showers and lockers are available for guests. Open daily 9:00 to 5:00, November – May. Summer schedule may vary.

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Follow the Self Guided Downtown Historic Tour using the Charlotte Amalie Map.

Visitors’ Bureau – Tolbod gade across from Emancipation Park. Pick up brochures, maps, and tourist publications. 777-8827.

Emancipation Gardens - Commemorates the emancipation of slaves by Danish Governor Peter von Scholten on July 3, 1848

Grand Galleria - In 1841, this unique structure opened as the Grand Hotel. It remained a popular place for vacationers to stay until 1975.

Frederick Lutheran Church - Established in 1666, the same year Erik Smidt took formal possession of St. Thomas in the name of the Danish West India Company. The present building rebuilt in1826.

St. Thomas Synagogue / Weibel Museum - It remains the second oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. Clean sand is kept on the floor to commemorate the biblical exodus of the Jews from Egypt.

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