We Did St. Thomas for Under $40… No Excursion Needed 😳 Star of the Seas Royal Caribbean Cruise
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We're going to try to do this without an excursion on a budget since we were here one other time a couple years ago
You can get a 2hour tour for $38. So much more affordable than if you were to get an excursion
Plan your day wisely. And until next time, don't forget everybody's a gift
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We explored St. Thomas for under $40… NO excursion needed 😳 Here’s exactly how we did a full cruise port day from Charlotte Amalie to Paradise Point—and made it back to the ship with time to spare. Cruising to St. Thomas and wondering if excursions are worth it? In this video, we skip the expensive cruise excursion and show you how to explore St. Thomas on a budget—spending less than $40 per person. During our Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas cruise, we docked in Charlotte Amalie and decided to do a DIY port day. We took a taxi into town, explored the area, and rode up to Paradise Point on the famous Skyride (gondola) for incredible views overlooking the cruise port. This is a perfect option if you want to save money, avoid crowds, and still experience one of the best views in St. Thomas. In this video: St. Thomas cruise port (Charlotte Amalie) tips Taxi cost and how to get around Paradise Point Skyride experience Budget-friendly things to do in St. Thomas How to make it back to your cruise ship on time Cruise food + buffet on Royal Caribbean If you’re planning a Caribbean cruise, this is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to enjoy St. Thomas without booking an excursion. 👇 Comment below: Would you skip the excursion and try this?