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Ferry Boat
Getting Ready
The View From The Top
On The Bike Tour
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The Water Island
Adventures Tour
 Our
ferry picks up tour passengers on a regular schedule from the cruise ship dock
on St. Thomas (call/e-mail for information). The first part of the excursion is a
tour of the sights along shore as the ferry glides through the
historical St. Thomas Charlotte Amalie harbor. Passing along the busy
waterfront, the lovely shops and historic buildings, some of which
date back to the 17th century, are pointed out. The ferry passes Hassel
Island, goes through the Frenchtown cut, past Subbase on St. Thomas
and lands at Phillip's Landing on pristine Water Island. Arrival on
Water Island leaves all the hustle and bustle on St. Thomas far
behind.
Disembarking on Water Island, passengers board the Bike Bus for the
short ride to the highest point on Water Island at Fort Segarra, where they
find bikes, helmets and water bottles waiting. (All bikes used for the
Water Island Adventures Bike tour are made by
Cannondale.)
After a brief orientation, riders are outfitted with their helmets,
given a few tips about safety and riding a mountain bike and
 then they
are fitted onto the proper size bikes with water provided on each
bike. Meandering
downhill to a rolling dirt road, they visit an old hotel site (which
was the inspiration for Herman Wouk�s classic "Don�t Stop the
Carnival"). A stretch of pavement leads to another dirt road and the
site of a 17th century plantation. Backtracking on the last dirt road
the excursion winds up at beautiful Honeymoon Beach for a refreshing
swim and a complimentary cold juice before boarding the ferry for the
return trip to St. Thomas.
Each group is accompanied by trained and experienced guides. The bike
ride is on paved and dirt roads with a tiny bit of single track for
good measure. During the ride there are frequent sightings of red
footed tortoises, iguanas, lizards, hermit crabs, a large variety of
birds (the diving pelicans are endlessly fascinating) and of course
sea life; fish, turtles, and rays. The 'sag wagon' is available at all
times during the ride just in case someone needs it, and it carries
personal possessions for our riders.
Riders have been heard to comment that the Water Island
 Adventures excursion was
...the best thing about their whole vacation- except
for the ship (or hotel) itself... .
Contact Us for More Information and for
Reservations.
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