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Great Exploration Tours
St. Thomas
About
Great Exploration Tours provides customized travel packages, private tours, and affordable cruise excursions throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands—St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. As local island residents, we deliver personalized, hassle‑free concierge service that big tour companies can’t match.
We offer the largest selection of private tours, beach excursions, islands tours, and no‑crowd experiences designed for travelers who want a smooth, stress‑free vacation. Whether you’re visiting by cruise ship or planning a full Caribbean getaway, we tailor every itinerary to your needs. Contact us today to plan your Virgin Islands adventure.
Hours
- Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Wednesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Amenities
- Identifies as women-owned
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Latest from Great Exploration Tours
September 30, 2026
🌺 Shelley’s Pro Tip: Your Hotel Location Can Change Your Vacation 🏨 Where you stay matters more than you think. 🏖️A beachfront resort may mean you can walk straight to the water, while a hillside property may give you incredible views but require more transportation. Before booking, consider: 🚐 How easy is it to get around? 🏖️ Is a beach nearby? 🍽️ Are restaurants and essentials accessible? 👶🧒Is a Child-Friendly hotel 💛 Don’t just book the room—think about how you'll spend your days. 👉Save this before booking your Virgin Islands stay!✨ #ShelleyProTips #GreatExplorationTours #USVirginIslands #TravelSmart #VacationPlanning
September 23, 2026
🌴 Shelley’s Pro Tip: Don’t Pack Your Island Day Too Tight! Every getaway deserves a moment where you simply stop, breathe, and take in the views. 🌊🌴Plan at least one day with no agenda—just relaxation on the beach, a gentle hike along a shaded trail, or time spent listening to the waves. ✨💛 These pauses aren’t just breaks in your itinerary; they’re opportunities to quiet your mind, reconnect with yourself, and truly experience the island way of life. 💛 A great vacation isn’t about checking every box. It’s about actually enjoying the places you visit. 🚐 Let Great Exploration Tours help you plan an island day that makes sense for your schedule. Save this before planning your itinerary! #ShelleyProTips #GreatExplorationTours #TravelSmart #USVirginIslands #StThomas #TravelLikeALocal
September 16, 2026
🌺 Don’t Underestimate Ferry Time 🚢 Shelley’s Pro Tip: The ferry is part of the adventure—but plan for it! If St. John is on your itinerary, remember that ferry schedules, boarding time, and getting to the terminal all matter. Don't book a tour so tightly that one delay throws off your entire day. 💛 Build in a little breathing room and enjoy the journey. 🚐 Let Great Exploration Tours help coordinate the details so you can focus on the experience. Save this before planning your St. John day! #ShelleyProTips #GreatExplorationTours #StJohn #USVirginIslands #TravelSmart
September 9, 2026
🌺 Shelley’s Pro Tip: The Beach Isn’t the Whole Island! 🏖️ Beachwear is perfect for the beach—but when you leave, cover up! ⛴️ Ferry, 🛍️ shopping, 🚐 tours, or walking through town? Put on a shirt and dress appropriately. The Virgin Islands is your vacation destination, and our home. 💛 Respect the community culture, enjoy the islands, and travel like a local! #ShelleyProTips #GreatExplorationTours #TravelLikeALocal #USVirginIslands
September 2, 2026
🌺 Shelley’s Pro Tip: Your Island Adventure Starts Before You Arrive! ✈️🌴 📅 Plan transportation early. Coordinate your airport transfer, ferry, cruise schedule, and tour times before you arrive. 📍 Know your pickup location. It may be your hotel, cruise port, ferry terminal, or a designated meeting point. 🧭 Let local experts handle the logistics. Great Exploration Tours knows the islands, routes, and timing—so you can spend less time worrying and more time enjoying your vacation. 💛 Planning your Virgin Islands getaway? Let us help make it easy from the start. 📲 Save this Pro Tip for your next island adventure! #ShelleyProTips #GreatExplorationTours #TravelSmart #VacationPlanning #USVirginIslands #IslandTransportation #TravelLikeALocal #StThomas #StJohn #StCroix
August 28, 2026
🌴 Explore St. John Your Way! 💙 Skip the crowds and discover St. John with your own private group! 🏛️ Explore History — Visit Cruz Bay and the historic Annaberg Sugar Plantation. 🏖️ Enjoy Trunk Bay — Swim, snorkel, or simply relax in paradise. 👨👩👧👦 Make It Yours — Enjoy a personalized experience with family or friends. 📸 Bring your favorite people and make unforgettable island memories! 👉 Book your private St. John adventure today! #StJohn #TrunkBay #USVI #PrivateTour #ExploreStJohn #IslandAdventure #CaribbeanTravel #BeachLife #USVITravel #GreatExplorationTours
August 26, 2026
🌺 Shelley’s Pro Tip: Eat Local—Taste the Heart of the Islands! 🍽️🌴 🔥 Want to experience the Virgin Islands like a local? Start with your plate! 🍴 Try local favorites like pates, johnnycakes, fungi, fresh seafood, and Caribbean-style dishes. 👀 Follow the locals. Food trucks and family-owned restaurants may not have fancy ambiance, but local vendors often serve the flavors and stories you won't find at the usual tourist spots. 💛 Eating local supports local families while giving you a more authentic taste of island culture. 🚐 Don’t just visit—taste the islands! Let Great Exploration Tours help you discover the food, culture, and experiences that make the Virgin Islands special. 📲 Save this Pro Tip and tag your foodie travel buddy! #shelleyprotips #Greatexplorationtours #eatlocal #TasteTheIslands #supportlocal #travellikealocal #usvirginislands #caribbeanfood #authentictravelexperiences
August 24, 2026
✈️ Just landed in St. Croix? Your vacation should start at the airport—not in a taxi line! Pre-book your private airport pickup and get on your way to your hotel or destination without the stress of figuring out transportation after landing. 🚐 Private & Prebooked — Your transportation is arranged before you arrive. 🌴 Local Experts — Friendly professional drivers who know St. Croix and can help make your arrival smoother. ⏰ Save Time — Skip the uncertainty and get moving toward your vacation faster. 💡 Pricing includes 2 passengers, with additional passengers available at an extra cost. 👉 Book your private St. Croix airport pickup before your flight and start your island getaway stress-free! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffareharbor.com%2Fembeds%2Fbook%2Fgreatexplorationtours%2Fitems%2F334968%2Fcalendar%2F%3Fflow%3D632000%26full-items%3Dyes%26fbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1djBaYkdPNkd5a29Pcndpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlbO5u7__KlDvl2XcUjQM0jK9Rk-jtIXnQ_-sDokOgQLIW2M67ZgCPEDRi-f_aem_s564NBp5C8MGWXs6zPKiKg&h=AUD1VbaBhjb1toerRJhk7PRVIgfJhskl1yC7qojyv4A8MVdgQzJfEFqN7FBrFiYLDrgh0AlxGx_R639WfIO70WnkoQ-TWAYj4uldKsQDCOUBNew6mf_tGl0r8dz8EWmQAeWuc4pjKBCsNTvj&__tn__=R-R&c[0]=AUCBvj40vCqz-I5dEzapNezT5shTacHvWiekO1K_bsnUCpLn5oHZJmQFqSB8XrwzSXuBDZQjejHd4LlA0ULCm3bYg97zChlKciQ-0DlvPCSE0V-aR #StCroix #USVI #StCroixAirport #AirportTransportation #PrivateTransfer #CaribbeanTravel #IslandVacation #TravelStressFree #USVITravel #GreatExplorationTours
August 21, 2026
☀️ Kids want the beach. Adults want to relax. Rainbow Beach gives you both! Make it an easy family day with plenty of options for everyone: 🏖️ Beach Time — Swim, splash, build sandcastles, or relax on the white sand. 🤿 Water Fun — Snorkel or rent equipment for kayaking and other water activities. 🍔 Easy Island Day — Enjoy food, refreshing drinks, beach amenities, and public restrooms nearby. No complicated sightseeing schedule—just 4–5 hours to enjoy St. Croix your way. 🚐 Let us handle the round-trip transportation while you make the memories. 👉 Book your Rainbow Beach transportation today and turn a simple beach day into a family favorite! https://fareharbor.com/.../items/344761/calendar/2023/05/... #RainbowBeachStCroix #StCroixUSVI #FamilyFun #BeachVacation #CaribbeanKids #IslandAdventure #USVITravel #BeachLife #TravelWithFamily #GreatExplorationTours
August 19, 2026
🌺 You're on Island Time Now: Slow Down & Embrace the Island Way 🌴 When I moved from Georgia to the Virgin Islands 25 years ago, one of the first things that felt familiar was something so simple: greeting people. “Good Morning.” “Good Afternoon.” “Good Night.” 😊 Here, acknowledging the people around you isn’t just good manners—it’s part of the culture. Even a simple greeting can open the door to a warmer connection. And then there’s island time. Life moves at a different pace here. People slow down, take their time, and make room to enjoy the moment. 💛 My tip? Don’t fight the island rhythm—embrace it. Greet the people you meet, slow your pace, take a deeper breath, and let yourself enjoy the moment. #ShelleyProTips #GreatExplorationTours #IslandLife #TravelLikeALocal #USVirginIslands #IslandCulture #TravelWithHeart #StThomas