Height & Sights - Mountain Top & Skyride To Paradise Point

Enjoy the sights and sounds of ST Thomas as you visit scenic vantage points as well as the highest point on ST Thomas. Enjoy Picturesque Skyline Drive overlook which offers a spectacular view of your ship docked in the historic Charlotte Amalie Harbor 800 ft below. Continue to Mountain Top, the highest point on the island with panoramic views of Magen’s Bay- rated by National Geographic Magazine as one of the top 10 beaches in the world. Additionally you will see the nearby British Virgin Islands, Tortola and Jost Van Dyke all from the scenic observation deck. Take some time to browse the shops at Mountain Top, depending on port time, optional downtown drop off at your expense is possible. Browse the aisles as bargains abound for every budget. While traveling down the winding mountain roads, and enjoying the views, your next stop will be the Skyride to Paradise Point.

The Skyride to Paradise Point whisks you up over 700 ft above sea level for the most spectacular views of the harbor, historic downtown Charlotte Amalie, and on a clear day all the way to Vieques, Culebra, and St. Croix! Don't forget your camera! While enjoying the views, stop at the bar to purchase the World Famous Bailey’s Bushwacker, the restaurant for a bite to eat, browse the multiple local shops, and venture out onto the SkyWalk. When you are ready, get back on the Skyride and head back down the mountain where your ship is located right across the street.