(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) 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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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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