Food Scene
great food on water island as well as resturants within walking distance of water island ferry in st thomas. Small grocery store on water island. Two grocery stores (Pueblos and Moes) within walking distance of ferry landing crown Bay on st thomas.
water island restaurant great food and drinks as well as water sports...on honeymoon beach water island usvi
9 locals recommend
Dinghy's Beach Bar & Grill
water island restaurant great food and drinks as well as water sports...on honeymoon beach water island usvi
Water Island
Heidi's hilltop grill lunch daily and breakfast on Sundays
Water Island
crossroad shaved ice, wine slush and gifts (in season)
st thomas short walk from water island ferry crown bay in nisky center... awesome food...fish and chips, shrimp, mussels, chicken, and specialty items ..nice restaurant, seating, a/c....walking distance from water island ferry on st thomas
12 locals recommend
Salt & Vinegar
st thomas short walk from water island ferry crown bay in nisky center... awesome food...fish and chips, shrimp, mussels, chicken, and specialty items ..nice restaurant, seating, a/c....walking distance from water island ferry on st thomas
st thomas walking distance from water island ferry/crown bay. This restaurant is in Frenchtown also and the food is amazing
8 locals recommend
Taco Chelles East End
st thomas walking distance from water island ferry/crown bay. This restaurant is in Frenchtown also and the food is amazing
st thomas walking distance from water island ferry crown bay or access by boat. Quality food and ambiance for a romantic or intimate dinner
21 locals recommend
Sea La Vie
st thomas walking distance from water island ferry crown bay or access by boat. Quality food and ambiance for a romantic or intimate dinner
st thomas red hook requires taxi or safari public transport ride...great food and ambiance
16 locals recommend
Hook'd USVI
st thomas red hook requires taxi or safari public transport ride...great food and ambiance
City advice
Useful phrases
greeting people on the island
when you greet other people on the island it is appropriate to say good morning, good afternoon or good evening
Getting around
getting around: water island / st thomas / st john
ferries schedule for islands
https://www.vinow.com/travel/virgin-islands-ferry-schedules/
ferry from st thomas crown Bay to water island or st john.
Taxi from airport to Crown Bay
ferry from crown Bay to water island or st john.
on st thomas: safari public shuttle is safe: $1-2 / person / ride from crown Bay to red hook and back
frequent stops throughout st thomas. groceries, gift shopping, resturants, exploring
Getting to and from water island to st thomas or st John REQUIRES a boat ride...ferry or private
on water island you can walk or rent a golf cart at Rachel's rentals.
What to pack
don't forget...
good shoes to walk in, cash for transportation on ferries, taxis or safaris, buy water and food early in the day if shopping at water island grocery, bug spray if staying out late
Don't miss
don't miss
on water island: snorkel out in the swimming area at honeymoon beach to watch the sea turtles...or on land check out the red tortoises...catch the sunrise or sunset on the roof of the house...or head up to the fort to see it as well.
Get some shaved ice or a wine slushy at the crossing...eat breakfast at Heidi's on the hilltop. have a chicken sandwich at dinghys on honeymoon beach.
on st thomas: take the tram up at paradise point for a great view and drink or head to the mountain top for the best view in st thomas, see usvi and bvi,deals on souvenirs and get the world famous banana daiquiri.
Customs and culture
culture
important to greet islanders according to the time of day...good morning, good afternoon, good evening...the ferries run on strict time versus island time...don't miss the ferry...
Ways to save
ways to save $
take the safari transport instead of taxi...
go to Kmart in st thomas at tutu mall for souvenirs versus the shops ...
ice for sale at shaved ice/gift shop on water island $4/bag
get groceries im st thomas at pueblos or cost you less grocery and bring with you on water island ferry
eat out for lunch instead of dinner...
plan your time on each island so you minimize ferry trips back and forth
Don't miss
sights to see
1) explore the underground tunnels of the u.s. military fort on water island if you are adventurous and like to climb and hike
2) if you like to shop, drink and see incredible views don't miss going to the mountain top on st thomas. taxi will take you there
3) ride up the tram at paradise point on st thomas for food, drinks, gifts and view.
4) ride the zip line on st thomas if you are up for that kind of adventure
5) Take eco kayak tour at eco tours st thomas
6) check out all types of coral on limestone beach on water island.
7) rent a paddleboard or a boat at dinghys on water island beach.