St. Thomas

[john37]

Hi everyone...I'll be going to St. Thomas in December and was wondering where the best snorkeling places are. And anything else fun to do. I'll be going on my honeymoon so the Mrs. is going to be tagging along. haha. Maybe i should get my scuba license before i go. if i do get my scuba license where should i look into?

Thanks in advance.
john

 

[Capt_Cully]

Contact Chris Sawyer http://sawyerdive.vi/ Great experience. My wife and I were not yet certified. We did 3 dives with them as novices and you'd never know it. The dives were great. YOU MUST REQUEST COW and CALF!

It is these 2 rocks sticking out of the ocean that,from a distance, look like a mother whale with a calf next to here breaking the surface of the water. Underwater it is a labyrinth teaming with life and diverse formations of rock and coral. Indescribable beauty.

Prices reasonable. They did pool training right at our hotel. They leave right out of red hook. Cool Bar restaurant right there where you can eat afterwards.

Where you stayin?

 

[john37]

We'll be staying at the ritz carlton. My sister and brother-in-law are members so they're getting a great deal. thank you for your response. i thought no one saw my post. i'll check it out.

 

[Capt_Cully]

We were very happy. My wife was very tentative on her first dive, but by the third, she was shoving people out of the way to get in the water!

Have a great time. The water is BEAUTIFUL there!

 

[sharkmanstudio]

head over to st john or maby a sailing trip to the indians or the caves in the bvi

 

[Savas]

Here is my list from 12 years on the island:

Rent a car â€"œ it is cheaper and easier to get around!

Here is my list of places to eat:
Greenhouse â€"œ downtown - sandwiches/salads (open on Sunday â€"œ which is a rarety)
Wicked â€"œ Yacht Haven Grand â€"œ sandwiches (avoid the Fat Turtle)
Kokopeli Restaurant â€"œ mall with Home Depot and movies - Mediterranean food â€"œ half price pizza 5 â€"œ 7 pm, M - Th
Great Wall â€"œ by cruise ship port - Chinese
Bills Texas BBQ â€"œ on the waterfront by the Holiday Inn (food van) â€"œ great BBQ
Hook Line and Sinker â€"œ Frenchtown â€"œsandwiches and seafood
Bella Blue â€"œ Frenchtown - Italian/international cuisine
**Portobello â€"œ Emerald Beach Hotel â€"œ Italian food ** my favorite place to each, right on the beach
Iggies â€"œ Bolongo Beach â€"œ go on Wednesday for the Caribbean show â€"œ get the bar menu not the buffet
Molly Malones; East End Café in Redhook â€"œ drink at Duffy’s Love Shack (which is a bar in a parking lot)

Places to go at night:
Tuesday â€"œ Greenhouse â€"œ DJ after 9:00 pm
Wednesday â€"œ Iggies â€"œ Caribbean show
Thursday â€"œ Duffies Love Shack
Friday â€"œ Off Shore Beach Bar
Saturday â€"œ Stereos

Beaches:
Sapphire Beach has the best snorkeling
Marriot Frenchman’s reef for people watching
Magen’s Bay â€"œ just to say you were there

Best way to spend a day:
Daydreamer (www.daydreamervi.com) day sail to the BVI â€"œ must have a passport or birth certificate
Diving with Duane and Laura at Admiralty Dive Center (www.admiraltydive.com)
Rent Jet Ski’s at Sapphire Beach
Day trip to the Bath’s in the BVI
Sunday â€"œ beach party at Sapphire Beach from 2 â€"œ 5 pm

 

[john37]

thank you very much savas!

 

[Savas]

Enjoy your stay and get out and explore the island. It is a wonderful place.

 

[Savas]

And my favorite place to hangout on a Friday or Saturday night is Latitude 18 which is right by the Ritz. get there before 8:00 pm to get a seat and see the Sun Mountain Band. It is a once in a lifetime experience... or a weekly thing once you are hooked.