St. Thomas offers beaches with crystal clear water. One of the advantages of having such friendly water is scuba diving or snorkeling. In order to scuba dive you must obtain a scuba diving license; if you have a diving license, there are several dive sites on St. Thomas. Andreas Reef, one of the most popular, offers multi-level coral reefs to explore. There are many different species of fish and invertebrates; divers can explore up to 70 ft. deep. Unlike scuba diving, you can snorkel anywhere. The nearest beach offers great snorkeling opportunities; the array of fish swimming near shore and the clear water makes for great snorkeling.
The St. Thomas Butterfly Farm is a re-creation of a tropical rainforest. This farm is home to thousands of butterflies, including some of the world's most exotic species, as well as tropical plants and flowers. Tourists are guided through the butterfly's evolutionary process as they walk into rooms filled with butterflies in their different stages that lead to their maturity.
A must-do activity in St. Thomas is going on one of the island's taxi tours. St. Thomas has more than just breathtaking natural landscape; it has villas, mansions and architectural wonder. An island tour combines all of St. Thomas' scenery into one enjoyable activity. A tour may consist of driving to St. Thomas' favorite scenic lookout, Drake's Seat, driving past historical homes and observing some of its most beautiful ocean views. Some tours include stops at St. Thomas' favorite shopping location, Charlotte Amalie. Popular touring companies include US Virgin Islands Certified Tours, Flamon's Taxi and Island Tours, and Islander Taxi Service Inc.
If you happen to be in St. Thomas during mid-December through March, whale watching is a majestic, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Environmental groups on the island announce whale-watching excursions weeks before the event; therefore, you have time to research and sign up for watching the humpback whale migration from the North. The Environmental Association of St. Thomas and St. John will post information on upcoming whale-watching excursions
Beaches are the number one attraction in St. Thomas. Magens Bay is one of the most popular St. Thomas beaches, and it is famed as one of the most beautiful in the world. White sand beaches, crystal clear water and pine tree borders make this beach a must-see for tourists. The beach can be crowded, but it is worth a visit.
