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My family will be visiting St. Thomas and St. John with our children, ages 8-15, next summer. Besides snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking, is there something else that you have done on the islands that your kids really enjoyed? I read that Blackbeard's castle and the fort on St. Thomas are both closed. Is this true? Also, does Da Krabmon still do crab races at Miss Lucy's during Sunday brunch? Are there any activities at any of the resorts that kids can participate in, even if they are not guests? Thanks in advance for your help.
You can try Sugar Bay Resort, Ritz Carlton and Bolongo Bay for activities for kids in STT.
Go by the National Park station in Cruz Bay while in STJ and get a list of their activities as they do have many great options during the "high season" for visitors.
Thanks Alana! I appreciate the information.
Blackbeards and Fort Christian are closed for repairs but I have heard they are expected to be open for season. However, the timeline around here can be iffy.
My 7 year old daughter enjoys Coral World at Coki Beach, which I believe is adding a dolphinarium in December. It isn't SeaWorld, but still nice for education and experiencing the ocean world hands on. Butterfly Gardens can be part of that ticket. It is in Havensight near the West Indies Cruise Ship docs. They may also get a kick out of Magic Ice on Main Street downtown. it is our only "polar" place. Be sure to pick up a "this week" magazine (free) when you get here. It will have any special events happening!
Enjoy the beach!
🙂 angela
As for Coral World's "Dolphinariuam" it still hasn't recieved the go-ahead from Army Corps of Engineers and I for one hope it never does.
Read "The Case Against Marine Mammals In Captivity by the Humane Society International and the World Society for the Protection of Animals: [www.humanesociety.org]
"The Humane Society International and the World Society for the Protection of Animals have stated that they believe that "the entire captive experience for marine mammals is so sterile and contrary to even the most basic elements of compassion and humanity that it should be rejected outright."
