If you enjoy history and scenic beauty as well as the best shopping in the Caribbean, this tour is a must! nnOn this excursion you will: nnExperience the spectacular beauty of St. Thomas, the charming historic district of Kongens (King’s) Quarters – “the Williamsburg of the Caribbean,†Blackbeard’s Castle, and the famous Main Street duty-free shopping, all in one tour. nBegin with a scenic ride along Skyline Drive offering breathtaking down island views of the Caribbean Sea, Magen’s Bay and Charlotte Amalie. nHave a great photo stop before continuing on to the world famous 17th century Blackbeard’s Castle, where you’ll step back into the age of the Caribbean pirates. nExplore the surrounding Kongens Quarter and visit several National Landmark Properties and historic colonial manor houses set on approximately 5 acres of grounds and dating as far back as the late 1600’s. nSee that the historic structures include the world famous Blackbeard’s Castle and former manor houses Villa Notman, Britannia House, Crown House (once used by visiting Danish Royalty), Haagensen House, the Rum Museum and Hotel 1829 – All listed in the National Register of Historic Places. nSee, the world’s largest collection of life-sized pirate sculptures crafted in copper and bronze; the world’s most extensive collection of authentic hand-made West Indian mahogany furniture; the ruins of the 17th century Pedersen Estate; and the old rum blending facility. nGaze at the lush tropical gardens, terraces, and fountains, as well as St. Thomas’ unique and famous step street, known as the 99 Steps. nEnjoy any of the three delightful swimming pools, perhaps while imbibing an island cocktail from the bar. nVisit the Caribbean World Amber Museum, home of the most extensive collection of amber objects and jewelry in the world. nSee the “Dino Print,†the “Master’s Box,†and the world’s largest amber waterfall cascading two stories down and comprised of over 12,000 stones of amber. nTake a short walk to Main Street where you’ll find the Recommended Stores for great duty-free shopping. nHead back to your ship, hop aboard the Harbor Safari for a short harbor cruise back to the pier.