St Thomas Route: Red Hook Ferry, Brewers Bay & Blackbeard's
This 19.2 km route connects three key destinations in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands: Red Hook Ferry Terminal, the departure point for inter-island ferries; Brewers Bay, featuring pristine blue waters and anchored boats; and Blackbeard's Castle, a historic hilltop landmark with views of Charlotte Amalie.
- Distance
- 19.2 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Red Hook Ferry Terminal
- End
- Blackbeard's Castle
- Stops
- 3
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Red Hook Ferry Terminal — Official arrival point where ferries depart to St John.
- Brewers Bay — Western beach area on St Thomas with blue water.
- Blackbeard's Castle — Historic tower offering tours with views of Charlotte Amalie.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Taxi from airport costs approximately $20 for two people in a van
- Where to stay
- Hotel rooms on the mountain with views of Charlotte Amalie cost around $160 per night
- Transport
- Flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico to St Thomas takes about 35 minutes
- Transport
- Red Hook Ferry Terminal is where you catch ferries to St John; ferries depart once every hour
- Transport
- Jeep rental costs approximately $230 per day including insurance
- Transport
- Drive on the left side of the road in the US Virgin Islands, not the right as in mainland US
- Food
- Outriggers in Red Hook has tarpon feeding experience with shrimp provided
- Tip
- Lindquist Beach charges about $6 per person for entry
- Tip
- Coqui Beach offers snorkeling and scuba rentals
- Tip
- Botany Bay is a preserve with gated access; view the Mermaid Chair from Little St Thomas instead
- Tip
- Paradise Point Skyride is a tram that takes you to a hilltop with views overlooking Charlotte Amalie
Video on this route
St Thomas US Virgin Islands Travel Guide 4K