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DO NOT Pay for Excursions in St. Thomas - Solo Travel!

Detours with Jeff
Detours with Jeff
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πŸ‘οΈ 139K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 8:32

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a solo excursion in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, while on a cruise. After disembarking the ship, the creator avoids organized tour groups and instead navigates the island independently. The journey begins with a ride to Skyrocket to capture aerial views and photographs of the scenery. The creator also describes a high speed van ride to reach the island's opposite side. The primary destination is Magens Bay, which the creator evaluates as a top rated beach. To reach the beach, the creator utilizes a cab ride rather than a pre-booked excursion. The video concludes with the creator reflecting on the ease of navigating the island for tourists and expressing excitement for upcoming stops in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The creator emphasizes that travelers can find their own way around the island effectively without paying for formal tours.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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No strong opinion
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · Summer

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Solo Travel is a great way to see the island without paying high prices and getting stuck on someone else's schedule.

Never be scared, just go and you can always find a bus or taxi back!

St. Thomas is small but there is plenty to do in 8 hours at port!

Don't worry about tours don't worry about any of that out of the junk when you walk off just drop a cab say i want to go to megan.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Don't pay for excursions in St. Thomas; use solo travel to explore freely.
βœ“Get away from crowds and buses when you disembark.
βœ“Take a taxi to Megan's Bay for a great beach experience.
βœ“Use cheap taxis and buses; no need to book anything beforehand.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting lost or not finding the ship β€” You can't miss the ship; you can see it from wherever you are.
Worrying about safety while exploring alone β€” Life is easy in the Caribbean; no stress, and you can always find a bus or taxi back.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to explore St. Thomas without paying for excursions?
QWhat can you do in 8 hours at a St. Thomas port?
QIs solo travel safe and feasible in St. Thomas?

Port Highlights

Dominican Republic
Puerto Rico
St. Thomas4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Megan's Bay
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