Charlotte Amalie | St Thomas | US Virgin Islands (USVI) | Travel Guide | Caribbean | 4K
This travel guide showcases the must-see attractions of Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Attractions found in this video:
View from Charlotte Amalie Overlook: 0:00 - 0:35
View from Veterans Drive: 0:36 - 0:55
Vendors' Plaza: 0:56 - 1:45
Downtown Charlotte Amalie: 1:46 - 5:35
Legislature of the Virgin Islands: 5:36 - 6:06
View from Legislature of the Virgin Islands: 6:07 - 6:23
Fort Christian: 6:24 - 6:41
Emancipation Garden (Bust of King Christian IX of Denmark): 6:42 - 6:51
Emancipation Garden (Liberty Bell Replica): 6:52 - 7:00
Emancipation Garden (Freedom Statue - Conch Blower): 7:01 - 7:11
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Park: 7:12 - 7:32
Government House (Governor's Residence): 7:33 - 7:50
Kongens Gade: 8:01 - 8:12
Steps to Blackbeard's Hill: 8:13 - 8:33
Crown House: 8:34 - 8:42
Three Queens Statue & Blackbeard's Castle: 8:43 - 8:53
View of Bluebeard's Hill: 8:54 - 9:01
99 Steps: 9:02 - 9:14
View of Estate Catherineberg Plantation: 9:15 - 9:24
View of Long Bay (Caribbean Sea): 9:25 - 9:45
View of Magens Bay from Mountain Top: 9:46 - 10:25
St Thomas, along with St Croix and St John, form the US Virgin Islands (USVI). These islands are located in the Caribbean Sea. The USVI is a territory of the United States so individuals born here are US Citizens.
The Virgin Islands of St Thomas, St John and St Croix were previously Danish colonies during the 17th and early 18th centuries. The United States then purchased the island from Denmark for $25 million dollars in gold coins.
Tourism, trade and rum production are the primary economic activities of the US Virgin Islands. St Thomas is most noted for its lush vegetation, breathtaking views, and pristine blue waters which attract roughly 2.5 - 3 million tourists a year.
The capital and largest city of St Thomas is Charlotte Amalie with a population of 10,354 (2010, US Census). The city is named after Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel who was married to King Christian V thereby becoming Queen of Denmark. Charlotte Amalie is known for its Danish colonial architecture.
The island has a significant association with pirates. Castles named after the pirates Blackbeard (Edward Teach) and the mythical Bluebeard overlook Charlotte Amalie.
Points of interest in St Thomas include Bluebeard's Hill, Legislature of the Virgin Islands, Fort Christian, Vendors Plaza, Emancipation Garden, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial Park, Government House, 99 Steps, Haagensen House, Three Queens Statue, Crown House, Blackbeard's Castle, Estate Catherineberg, Drake's Seat, and Magens Bay. Breathtaking views can be seen from Mountain Top and Charlotte Amalie Overlook.
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Driving around Charlotte Amalie + Scenic Views | St Thomas | US Virgin Islands (USVI) | 4K
Take a drive around the beautiful island of St Thomas and take in the breathtaking views of Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas from the island's best lookout points.
Scenic views featured in this video include:
View from Mountain Top showing Magens Bay: 4:22 - 5:10
Charlotte Amalie Overlook showing the Downtown of Charlotte Amalie, Havensight Dock and Crown Bay Cruise Port: 5:11 - 5:55
St Thomas, along with St Croix and St John, form the US Virgin Islands (USVI). These islands are located in the Caribbean Sea. The USVI is a territory of the United States so individuals born here are US Citizens.
The Virgin Islands of St Thomas, St John and St Croix were previously Danish colonies during the 17th and early 18th centuries. The United States then purchased the island from Denmark for $25 million dollars in gold coins.
Tourism, trade and rum production are the primary economic activities of the US Virgin Islands. St Thomas is most noted for its lush vegetation, breathtaking views, and pristine blue waters which attract roughly 2.5 - 3 million tourists a year.
The capital and largest city of St Thomas is Charlotte Amalie with a population of 10,354 (2010, US Census). The city is named after Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel who was married to King Christian V thereby becoming Queen of Denmark. Charlotte Amalie is known for its Danish colonial architecture.
The island has a significant association with pirates. Castles named after the pirates Blackbeard (Edward Teach) and the mythical Bluebeard overlook Charlotte Amalie.
Points of interest in St Thomas include Bluebeard's Hill, Legislature of the Virgin Islands, Fort Christian, Vendors Plaza, Emancipation Garden, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial Park, Government House, 99 Steps, Haagensen House, Three Queens Statue, Crown House, Blackbeard's Castle, Estate Catherineberg, Drake's Seat, and Magens Bay. Breathtaking views can be seen from Mountain Top and Charlotte Amalie Overlook.
Arriving in Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas | US Virgin Islands (USVI) | View from Ship | Caribbean | 4K
Breathtaking views seen as we approach Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
St Thomas, along with St Croix and St John, form the US Virgin Islands (USVI). These islands are located in the Caribbean Sea. The USVI is a territory of the United States so individuals born here are US Citizens.
The Virgin Islands of St Thomas, St John and St Croix were previously Danish colonies during the 17th and early 18th centuries. The United States then purchased the island from Denmark for $25 million dollars in gold coins.
Tourism, trade and rum production are the primary economic activities of the US Virgin Islands. St Thomas is most noted for its lush vegetation, breathtaking views, and pristine blue waters which attract roughly 2.5 - 3 million tourists a year.
The capital and largest city of St Thomas is Charlotte Amalie with a population of 10,354 (2010, US Census). The city is named after Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel who was married to King Christian V thereby becoming Queen of Denmark. Charlotte Amalie is known for its Danish colonial architecture.
The island has a significant association with pirates. Castles named after the pirates Blackbeard (Edward Teach) and the mythical Bluebeard overlook Charlotte Amalie.
Points of interest in St Thomas include Bluebeard's Hill, Legislature of the Virgin Islands, Fort Christian, Vendors Plaza, Emancipation Garden, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial Park, Government House, 99 Steps, Haagensen House, Three Queens Statue, Crown House, Blackbeard's Castle, Estate Catherineberg, Drake's Seat, and Magens Bay. Breathtaking views can be seen from Mountain Top and Charlotte Amalie Overlook.
*This video is sped up for brevity*
Departing from Charlotte Amalie | St Thomas | US Virgin Islands (USVI) | Crown Bay Cruise Port | 4K
Breathtaking views seen as we depart from Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
St Thomas, along with St Croix and St John, form the US Virgin Islands (USVI). These islands are located in the Caribbean Sea. The USVI is a territory of the United States so individuals born here are US Citizens.
The Virgin Islands of St Thomas, St John and St Croix were previously Danish colonies during the 17th and early 18th centuries. The United States then purchased the island from Denmark for $25 million dollars in gold coins.
Tourism, trade and rum production are the primary economic activities of the US Virgin Islands. St Thomas is most noted for its lush vegetation, breathtaking views, and pristine blue waters which attract roughly 2.5 - 3 million tourists a year.
The capital and largest city of St Thomas is Charlotte Amalie with a population of 10,354 (2010, US Census). The city is named after Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel who was married to King Christian V thereby becoming Queen of Denmark. Charlotte Amalie is known for its Danish colonial architecture.
The island has a significant association with pirates. Castles named after the pirates Blackbeard (Edward Teach) and the mythical Bluebeard overlook Charlotte Amalie.
Points of interest in St Thomas include Bluebeard's Hill, Legislature of the Virgin Islands, Fort Christian, Vendors Plaza, Emancipation Garden, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial Park, Government House, 99 Steps, Haagensen House, Three Queens Statue, Crown House, Blackbeard's Castle, Estate Catherineberg, Drake's Seat, and Magens Bay. Breathtaking views can be seen from Mountain Top and Charlotte Amalie Overlook.
Crown Bay Cruise Port | Charlotte Amalie | St Thomas | US Virgin Islands (USVI) | Caribbean | 4K
Take a walk around the Crown Bay Cruise Port in Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
St Thomas, along with St Croix and St John, form the US Virgin Islands (USVI). These islands are located in the Caribbean Sea. The USVI is a territory of the United States so individuals born here are US Citizens.
The Virgin Islands of St Thomas, St John and St Croix were previously Danish colonies during the 17th and early 18th centuries. The United States then purchased the island from Denmark for $25 million dollars in gold coins.
Tourism, trade and rum production are the primary economic activities of the US Virgin Islands. St Thomas is most noted for its lush vegetation, breathtaking views, and pristine blue waters which attract roughly 2.5 - 3 million tourists a year.
The capital and largest city of St Thomas is Charlotte Amalie with a population of 10,354 (2010, US Census). The city is named after Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel who was married to King Christian V thereby becoming Queen of Denmark. Charlotte Amalie is known for its Danish colonial architecture.
The island has a significant association with pirates. Castles named after the pirates Blackbeard (Edward Teach) and the mythical Bluebeard overlook Charlotte Amalie.
Points of interest in St Thomas include Bluebeard's Hill, Legislature of the Virgin Islands, Fort Christian, Vendors Plaza, Emancipation Garden, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial Park, Government House, 99 Steps, Haagensen House, Three Queens Statue, Crown House, Blackbeard's Castle, Estate Catherineberg, Drake's Seat, and Magens Bay. Breathtaking views can be seen from Mountain Top and Charlotte Amalie Overlook.
scenic views of St. Thomas from Charlotte Amalie Overlook in the U.S. Virgin Islands
These are scenic views of Charlotte Amalie and south shore of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands from the Charlotte Amalie Overlook on February 27, 2018. The major difference between this Overlook and Drake's Seat is that this Overlook gives views of Charlotte Amalie and the south side of the island whereas Drake's Seat gives views of Magens Bay and beach and the north side of the island.
Walk from St. Thomas Cruise Ship Port to Charlotte Amalie Waterfront
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This is how to walk from the St. Thomas cruise ship port to downtown Charlotte Amalie. Charlotte Amalie is the best place to buy duty-free watches, jewelry and souvenirs in St. Thomas. It's a safe and easy walk from the cruise ship terminal in St. Thomas. Please note that all shops in Charlotte Amalie close by 6 PM during the week and sometimes at 2 PM on weekends. Avoid Charlotte Amalie after the shops close, as it could be mildly unsafe. I've explored both St. Thomas and St. John tip-to-tip and have never encountered any issues with crime though. I hope that you enjoy this video and please share this video with others. Filmed with Panasonic HC-V100M camera in 1080P HD.
Kmart in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands port of Charlotte Amalie
Kmart in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands port of Charlotte Amalie
Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands port of Charlotte Amalie.
Saint Thomas is an island in the Caribbean Sea and with the islands of Saint John, Saint Croix, and Water Island a county and constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), an unincorporated territory of the United States. Located on the island is the territorial capital and port of Charlotte Amalie. As of the 2010 census, the population of Saint Thomas was 51,634 about 48.5% of the US Virgin Islands total. The district has a land area of 31.24 square miles.
In 1917, St. Thomas, Saint John and Saint Croix were purchased by the United States for $25 million in gold, as part of a defensive strategy to maintain control over the Caribbean and the Panama Canal during the First World War.
For more info on the United States Virgin Islands visit:
visitusvi.com/
Royal Caribbean International, 9 night Eastern Caribbean Cruise, on the Explorer of the Seas, Voyager-class cruise ship.
Sailing itinerary:
01/13/2013 thru 01/22/2013
Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Samana, Dominican Republic
Labadee, Hati
For more on Royal Caribbean International visit:
royalcaribbean.com
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Saint Thomas, Charlotte Amalie, capital city of U.S. Virgin Islands
01/17/2013
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands - Shopping - Havensight, Downtown Charlotte Amalie and More
Moey and Addie travel throughout St. Thomas, shopping for clothes, jewelry, watches, camera equipment and more. They finish their day at Glady's Cafe. To learn more about what to do and see in St. Thomas and St. John, including travel, shopping, boating, beaches, restaurants and more, subscribe to the Virgin Islands This Week YouTube channel or visit
zoomed views of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands
These are zoomed views of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands both from a cruise ship in the harbor and the from the Charlotte Amalie Overlook on February 27, 2018.
Things To Do in Port St. Thomas, USVI
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Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas is the best duty-free shopping in the world for watches and jewelry. The current duty-free allowance per US citizen is $1600 per person and I don't think that loose diamonds, loose tanzanite, etc. are counted against that allowance....always check with customs to be sure =) Almost every watch brand including Patek Philippe, Panerai, Vacheron Constantine, Audemars Piguet, Jaeger LeCoultre, Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Ulysse Nardin and MUCH MORE can purchased very nicely discounted in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. Ajante Jewelers is the best jewelry store in the world! It is located in Drake's Passage in Charlotte Amalie. They have loose diamonds and loose tanzanite. They also have a vast array of diamonds and other stones that are already mounted. If you're not yet engaged, I'd recommend flying to St. Thomas and buying the engagement diamond and/or ring there. You'll likely score a much better engagement ring and even with the airfare and hotel, it'll likely cost less than it would in the United States. Ajante Jewelers are great people! I hope that you enjoy this video and please share this video with others! I filmed this video in 4K UltraHD with a Sony FDR-AX100 camcorder. Intro portion filmed with GoPro HERO4 Black. Please subscribe to the IrixGuy Adventure Channel ( and enjoy all of my travel videos. Have a good day!
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Ariving in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands port of Charlotte Amalie
Ariving in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands port of Charlotte Amalie
Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands port of Charlotte Amalie.
Saint Thomas is an island in the Caribbean Sea and with the islands of Saint John, Saint Croix, and Water Island a county and constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), an unincorporated territory of the United States. Located on the island is the territorial capital and port of Charlotte Amalie. As of the 2010 census, the population of Saint Thomas was 51,634 about 48.5% of the US Virgin Islands total. The district has a land area of 31.24 square miles.
In 1917, St. Thomas, Saint John and Saint Croix were purchased by the United States for $25 million in gold, as part of a defensive strategy to maintain control over the Caribbean and the Panama Canal during the First World War.
For more info on the United States Virgin Islands visit:
visitusvi.com/
Royal Caribbean International, 9 night Eastern Caribbean Cruise, on the Explorer of the Seas, Voyager-class cruise ship.
Sailing itinerary:
01/13/2013 thru 01/22/2013
Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Samana, Dominican Republic
Labadee, Hati
For more on Royal Caribbean International visit:
royalcaribbean.com
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Saint Thomas, Charlotte Amalie, capital city of U.S. Virgin Islands
01/17/2013
Carnival Magic in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
This is the cruise ship Carnival Magic in Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands on February 27, 2018. This ship arrived sometime after we did because when I got my shot from Charlotte Amalie Overlook, only Viking Sea was present. Anyway, I included a brief shot of Viking Sea to show how much bigger this ship is than a lot of others.
Local Tour: Charlotte Amalie St Thomas US Virgin Islands Oasis of the Seas
Local Tour: Charlotte Amalie St Thomas US Virgin Islands Caribbean cruise on the Oasis of The Seas
Charlotte Amalie from mountain overlook St. Thomas
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas US Virgin Islands
Video del puerto de Charlotte Amalie en St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Producción: perezmontejo.com
Musica: Happy JackPhilip Guyler, John Stax
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Shopping in Havensight, Downtown Charlotte Amalie and More
Moey and Addie travel throughout St. Thomas, shopping for clothes, jewelry, watches, camera equipment and more. They finish their day at Glady's Cafe. To learn more about what to do and see in St. Thomas and St. John, including travel, shopping, boating, beaches, restaurants and more, subscribe to the St. Thomas / St. John This Week YouTube channel or visit virginislandsthisweek.com.
St Thomas Jewellery Shopping Downtown Charolette Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Wow downtown St. Thomas is loaded with Jewellery shopping! If your looking for it you can definitely find it here. Everything from watches to diamond earrings. Ohh and great prices as well if you can barter ;).
line of safari-style taxis at the cruise ship dock in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
This shows the long line of safari or safari-style taxis (or tour buses or sightseeing vehicles) lined up outside the cruise ship dock in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands on February 27, 2018. We took one of these on our Viking included tour of St. Thomas. Virtually all the taxis and tour buses I saw on St. Thomas (that I recall) looked like this type of vehicle.
tourists and tour buses (safari-style taxis) at Charlotte Amalie Overlook, St. Thomas, USVI
These are tourists and safari-style taxis (which are used as tour buses on St. Thomas) at one of the most famous tourist attractions on St. Thomas, the Charlotte Amalie Overlook on February 27, 2018. This Overlook gives nice views of Charlotte Amalie and the south side of St. Thomas. We were here as part of Viking West Indies Cruise.