Risking it in St. Thomas

La Lido Loca

👁️ 123K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 45:47

Princess Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line

Enchanted Princess

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator explores the port of St. Thomas, beginning with a walk through the pier area to observe local shops and ship spotting opportunities. After assessing the local layout and transportation options, the creator decides to take a gondola ride to Paradise Point to experience the views and try a signature Bushwhacker drink. Following a quick snack of nachos and the drink, the creator returns to the ship to prepare for a scheduled shore excursion. The excursion includes a visit to the Villa Botanical Gardens, where the creator observes tropical plants, peacocks, and the history of the US Virgin Islands. The day concludes with a trip to the Mountaintop, a popular destination known for its massive gift shop and world famous banana daiquiris. From this vantage point, the creator views the surrounding islands and Megan's Bay. Despite some timing challenges and the physical exertion of navigating stairs and trails, the creator concludes that St. Thomas offers a wide variety of activities including shopping, sightseeing, and dining that make it a worthwhile destination.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Enchanted Princess

3½ Happy Bacon

Seriously Tasty

All-time creator consensus for Enchanted Princess

2 Happy Bacon

A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said

4 Happy Bacon

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I love the fact that I guess I've been lucky. Every time I dock, I'm on this marina side.

I love St. Thomas. I guess I'm just going to keep saying that over and over. I love St. Thomas.

It was well worth the effort. I'm very excited. If you ever get a chance to come to St. Thomas, do it.

The view is definitely worth the worth the effort. Take the stairway to the world famous Bushwhacker Delight.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Be mindful of your excursion meeting time and plan your independent exploration accordingly.

✓Consider purchasing excursion tickets on the ship to avoid lines, even if it costs more.

✓Remember that St. Thomas drives on the left side of the road; adjust your traffic awareness.

✓Try the signature Bushwhacker drink at Paradise Point.

✓If mobility is an issue, use the ramp system at Paradise Point instead of stairs.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Timing anxiety for making it back to the ship for an excursion — Plan buffer time; it worked out in this case, but be mindful of the clock.

Navigating a new port with left-side driving — Adjust your traffic awareness; look right for traffic instead of left.

Questions This Creator Answers

QCan you fit in a quick independent trip before a scheduled cruise excursion in St. Thomas?

QWhat are the highlights and practical tips for visiting Paradise Point and the Mountaintop in St. Thomas?

QHow do you navigate the port area and timing for a cruise stop in St. Thomas?

Topics Covered

Service Crew2½ Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconExcursions2½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

St. Thomas4 Happy Bacon

Top: Mountaintop and Botanical Gardens

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