KNOW- In St. Thomas, The U.S. dollar is the only currency accepted. Credit cards are not accepted at all venues, so plan to carry cash.
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While many places on island accept major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express), there are many venues which will only accept cash (taxis, ferry terminals, customs docks, and some vendors and restaurants).
Within Town Limits: $55 for 1-4 passengers, (5 or more passengers add $7 for each additional person). Airport to Frenchman's Reef, Limetree or Bolongo: $65 for 1-4 passengers, (5 or more passengers will pay an additional fare each).
Tipping is the same as the US or Europe - 15% of your restaurant check, more if service has been exceptional. An extra dollar or two for your taxi driver is fine, more if he/she handles bags or conducts a good island tour. Being thoughtful and considerate is appreciated anywhere in the world.
US Virgin Islands is domestic. Text, Data, and Calls are all on your current US plan. Your device is good to go, just pick a plan. You can use your domestic talk, text and data in the selected destination(s) at no additional charge.
Some of the high prices are due to inflation, supply chain issues, and yes, living or vacationing on an island. We've gotten in the habit of eating breakfast and lunch at our vacation villa and having dinner out.
Daytime essentials include t-shirts and camisoles, sarong or shorts as most people spend their time on the beach. Keep your swimwear for the beach, beach bars and hotel pools, though. Wear plenty of sunscreen (we love the Riemann P20 range for 10 hour protection), sunglasses and a sunhat.
For visitors who wish to take in the sights, a variety of options exist. You can enjoy an island tour via safari bus or taxi, rent a car or motor bike, or travel on the Vitran public bus system.
Taxis are an easy way to get to beaches, restaurants and other attractions around the island. Be prepared to pay cash and know that rates are always per person & there is a fee for luggage. There are no ride share services like Uber or Lyft and we don't expect that to change.
St. Thomas is a very safe island. It is a protectorate territory of the United States, and because of this the same laws and rules are obeyed that would be expected in any U.S. city back in North American mainland.
St. Thomas was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He is best known for questioning Jesus' resurrection when first told of it, then proclaiming, “My Lord and my God” on seeing Jesus in John 20:28. He was perhaps the only Apostle who went outside of the Roman Empire to preach the Gospel.