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Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas – Exploring St. Thomas & Emerald Beach (Day 5)

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👁️ 5K views📅 12 months ago⏱️ 21:55
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Caribbean · 8 nights

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The beach was beautiful. The water was warm. It was really nice out there.

She was excellent. If you want to look her up, it's Laura Wright Sings. She did a fantastic show.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the public beach access at Emerald Beach Resort for convenient amenities.
Be cautious when crossing streets in St. Thomas as they drive on the left.
Consider renting chairs and umbrellas for comfort at the beach.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting splashed by cars in the rainWatch yourself if it's raining because cars like to splash you.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do in St. Thomas on a cruise day?
QHow do you get to Emerald Beach from the cruise port?
QWhat is the dining experience like on Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4½ Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconPool Deck4 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Visit to Fort Christian ($10 per person)
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YouTube Video Description

Join us for Day 5 of our 8-night Caribbean Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas as we explore the beautiful island of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands! We begin our day with a surprise encounter—an iguana startles us right in the port area as we head out for our adventure! We quickly hop into an open-air taxi and ride into downtown Charlotte Amalie. Along the way, we pass the historic Legislature building and soon find ourselves caught in a heavy rainstorm. We take refuge in the entrance of Fort Christian, the oldest standing structure in the U.S. Virgin Islands, waiting for the skies to clear. Once the rain clears, we explore the charming shopping streets of Charlotte Amalie, including the famous Dronningens Gade. We then return to Adventure of the Seas for a quick bite before heading back out to spend the afternoon at the stunning Emerald Beach. Here, we enjoy the soft sand, warm turquoise water, and tropical vibes. Back onboard, we take in a gorgeous sail away—complete with a horn battle between cruise ships! The evening wraps up with a delicious dinner in the Sapphire Main Dining Room and an entertaining show in the Lyric Theater. Whether you're planning your own cruise or dreaming of a Caribbean escape, come along and experience the adventure, beauty, and fun of St. Thomas aboard Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas. 🌊 Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean 🚢 Ship: Adventure of the Seas 📍 Itinerary: 8-Night Caribbean Cruise 📅 Day 5: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 📽️ Day 1 – Caribbean Cruise Sail Away: https://youtu.be/ozYPg6QC65c 📽️ Day 2 – Sea Day Fun & Formal Night: https://youtu.be/u-rlCE8CJVc 📽️ Day 3 – Labadee Beach Day & Dragon’s Tail Coaster: https://youtu.be/ROCubgGWVkM 📽️ Day 4 – Exploring San Juan, Puerto Rico: https://youtu.be/VKoHJyIC6N0 📽️ Day 5 – Exploring St. Thomas & Emerald Beach: https://youtu.be/AS-TxzUjomU 📽️ Day 6 – Exploring St. Croix & Paradise Beach: https://youtu.be/K9vgn0tf4M0 📽️ Day 7 – Sea Day Fun & 70s Dance Party: https://youtu.be/sUPsWTaoWDo 📽️ Day 8 – Final Sea Day & Farewell Show Aboard Adventure of the Seas: https://youtu.be/Fq3wY6t_3hM 📽️Adventure of the Seas Ship Tour: https://youtu.be/mIpz1cKHiVc 📽️The Truth about the Adventure of the Seas: Our Likes & Wishes: https://youtu.be/HzfHxflrvd8 🛒 FREE Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Food: https://youtu.be/dhw3TqX-ETw 📽️ 10 Fears and Questions Before Sailing Adventure of the Seas: https://youtu.be/J-EqkVNyl7I 📽️ Ocean View Cabin Tour – Room 2558: https://youtu.be/jK0R11bin4A 🛒 Book a Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas Cruise: https://sovrn.co/hged5n7 🛒 Book Port Canaveral Shuttles: https://sovrn.co/1cgi8do 🛒 Book Top Orlando Excursions: https://sovrn.co/1dzymcz 🛒 Book Top San Juan Excursions: https://sovrn.co/z8pxkac 🛒 Book Top St. Thomas Excursions: https://sovrn.co/mhpiwx3 🛒 Book Top St. Croix Excursions: https://sovrn.co/10s3a7p 👍 Thanks For Watching! Subscribe to Northern Viking Explorer https://www.youtube.com/c/northernvikingexplorer?sub_confirmation=1 ✅ Follow Us On Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northernvikingexplorer Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/NorthernVikingExplorer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthernVikingExplorer Twitter: https://twitter.com/_NorthernViking Website: https://northernvikingexplorer.com/ 🛒 Our Favorite Cruise & Travel Gear on Amazon (Affiliate) Light Duty - DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks 30lbs (3 Pack) https://amzn.to/3T9NcrQ Light Duty - DIYMAG Magnetic Hooks 30lbs (10 Pack) https://amzn.to/3HxlHpz Heavy Duty - Neosmuk Magnetic Hooks 100lbs (5 Pack) https://amzn.to/3HIyxRQ European Travel Plug Adapter (2 Pack) https://amzn.to/4csiHX3 Gonex 30L Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpack https://amzn.to/3HwvdcD PackTowl Personal Quick Dry Microfiber Towel https://amzn.to/3JvOlVO Level8 Luggage Set (20" & 28") https://amzn.to/4cfw8rv Level8 Compression Packing Cubes https://amzn.to/3HtpRyQ GoPro Hero 13 Black - https://amzn.to/4eAGYd8 ☕ Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/northernviking 🎯 Subscribe to my other channel for Reviews & How-To videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/northernvikingeveryday?sub_confirmation=1 📫 Join Our Email List: https://mailchi.mp/76a22c9e4722/emailsignup ⌚ Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Disembarkation & Iguana Encounter 02:31 Taxi Ride to Charlotte Amalie 03:34 Charlotte Amalie Waterfront 04:24 Fort Christian Rainstorm 05:54 Dronningens Gade 08:36 Lunch Onboard 08:54 Emerald Beach 13:55 Sail Away & Horn Battle 14:52 Dinner in Sapphire MDR 19:14 Evening Show in Lyric Theater 21:11 Final Thoughts DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links. If you purchase through one of the links, I’ll receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #adventureoftheseas #stthomas #royalcaribbean @RoyalCaribbean