Hi there-
My husband and I stayed on St. Thomas for 14 days 3 years ago. We truly loved it and cannot wait to return either for vacation or to live for a few years!
As for dining we really enjoyed Agave Terrace, a wonderful open air restaurant with fresh, delicious seafood. Some nights they have a gentleman playing a steel drum, which just adds to the already beautiful atmosphere. We actually dined there 3 times during our stay.
I recall having to make reservations...
As for boat trips, we enjoy a more intimate time with a handful of couples than a trip with 50+ people. One of the day boat trips we chose was the Stormy Petrel. It was a full day trip, stopping at all the best snorkeling spots. You go cruising around to Tortola and Virgin Gorda to see the baths (amazing, it is a must!) They also take you to a small island (I forget the name unfortunately) where 6 people live and there is a small hotel and restaurant for lunch. Very cool.
As for bars Duffy's is fun and many of the restaurants have great bars and dancing on some evenings. I hope this information was helpful. Have a safe, wonderful trip.
Jen

This sounds great.........Thanks for the input we will definitly try these places.

Some restaurants on the East End:
casual- Bonnie's at the Elysian, Sopchoppy's at American Yacht Harbor for pizza, Molly Molone's at AYH, Grateful Deli at Red Hook Plaza for breakfasts and lunch, Burrito Bay Deli at AYH.
Slightly more upscale: Azure at Sapphire Condos, Off the Hook at Piccola Marina for seafood, Blue Moon at Secret Harbour.
There's a new place Arthur's at the Anchorage which I haven't tried, but know that Arthur is a great guy!

Bars: Well, it depends on your age and interests-Duffy's , The Warehouse, Caribbean Saloon at AYH, Sopchoppy's, XO for wines and "ceegars" Molly Molone's if you're Irish, Latitude 18 for the boater, Blue Moon to meet Big Dave.

Boat rides: Stormy Petrel and the sister ship Pirate's Penny from the "P" dock at AYH for a first class tour of the Virgins-circumnavigation of Tortola, visit to Spanish Town and the Baths on Virgin Gords, lunch at Cooper Island, and snorkeling, stories and open bar in- between... Also the ferry to St John ($6 round trip) to see the other island!

Hi, We will be in St. Thomas in June and are wanting to possibly rent a boat for the day. The trip you mentioned sounds like what we are looking for. However when I pulled that name you mentioned for the boat it listed only a fishing boat. We are looking for snorkling and just relaxing. Let me know if that is the same boat. Thanks, Donna

You can find information on Stormy Petrel and Pirate's Penny at www.charterboat.vi They do a great day trip from St Thomas (will pick up in St John) around the north side of Tortola to Spanish Town on Virgin Gorda. Then to the Baths for snorkeling and exploring. Lunch is extra- at Cooper Island (you order on the radio and it is ready when you get there!) Then there is an afternoon snorkeling stop, usually at the Indians near Norman Island. Then home... You cover a lot of territory in a day, but they are very good at what they do!! The boats only hold 12 guests. I believe the cost is $120 + lunch...

wow, thanks for the suggestions. I'm sure to try most

You must go to St. John and visit the beautiful beaches there. Also, for a day sail out of Red Hook I recommend the Winifred. It is a very relaxing, intimate (max. 6 people) day sail to St. John.
As for restaurants, try the Cafe Wahoo in Red Hook and the Blue Moon Cafe in Secret Harbor.

Larry: Cafe Wahoo has moved to St. John. The restaurant in that space is now "Off the Hook"!

Just wondering if anyone know about the night life in the Virgin Islands. What type of clubs they have etc....

We are going to St. John for a week in June and are wondering what are the best snorkeling spots on the island. I am experienced, but my wife is not, though I hope she will be too, by the time we leave.

Hi Bob -

We were in St John in few weeks ago. My third visit. Brought our girls who are 12 and 15. They are novice snorklers. Here are a few suggestions that worked well for them.

Trunk Bay is great for beginners. It's a nice beach...rental chairs, food, beverages, showers etc.

The National Park service has a snorkling trail set up on the left side of the island on the bay. It's very easy for a first timer. It's pretty well protected and generally not windy/wavy. After she's a bit more comfortable take her to the reef just off the tocks on the left side of the beach at Trunk. It gets a bit less traffic...lots of coral and fish. Saw barracuda here one day. Also saw rays in the sand off this end of the beach. One morning we saw sea turtles (small ones) about 100 yards left of the middle of the island out in the grassy area.

Once she's got it figured out try some of the other areas. The reef off the right side of Cinnamon is also easy. Early one morning try Francis Bay. You need to go to the right end of the beach out about half way to the sailboat bouys in the grassy area. I've always seen large sea turtles grazing here. Quite a site. Also lots of rays ...sometime you have to go further right than the rocky area on the right side of the beach.

Also nice for snorkling is Salt Pond Bay (a much furter drive). This is a much more sucluded area - which I personally like. Stop and have lunch and island drinks at Shipwreck Landing. The beach is about a quarter of a mile walk downhill from the parking area. Bring water! It's much hotter and more arid on this side of the island. Remember the walk back up to the lot is harder than the walk down. The snorkling is off the right side of the beach. The coral is very colorful here. In our various visits we've seen octopus, squid, eels, puffer fish, turtles and barracuda. You can go our quite a ways here. Also try around the sailboat bouys.

I've not been to Waterlemon Cay but hear it is also very good snorkling...lots of starfish, but a bit more advanced. - guess it's a bit more of a swim to get around the island. My crew didn't want to try it.

Good luck. Have fun.

Bob

Opps...at Salt Pond, the snorkling is on the LEFT side of the beach as you look at the water...