Here is a short list of some of the attractions
and activities on the island:
The Virgin Islands offer a wide variety of activities beyond golf. We have fabulous diving and snorkeling; daysailing; power boat trips; parasailing; hiking trails; and sportfishing just to name a few. Or simply relax and enjoy the pure luxury of doing absolutely nothing.

CORAL WORLD MARINE PARK AND OBSERVATORY
View a natural coral reef through 24 windows to the sea. Marvel at the 50,000 gallon Predator Tank. The Marine Gardens Aquarium has close-up views of many marine habitats and creatures. The Caribbean Reef Encounter displays a living reef. Other exhibits include a mangrove lagoon, shark shallows, turtle and stingray pools and a nature trail. Restaurant, gift shop, full service dive shop. Admission $18 adults, $9 children 3 to 12 years. Daily talks and feedings. For schedule call 775-1555. Coral World Site

ST. THOMAS HISTORICAL TRUST WALKING TOURS
Charlotte Amalie’s elegant older hillside neighborhoods just above downtown are wonderful artifacts of island history. Tours one hour and longer, from $18 a person (includes free rum punch). Call St. Thomas Historical Trust at Haagensen House for reservations: 774-5541.

MUSEUM TOURS
Daily 9 am to 3 pm at American-Caribbean Historical Museum and Exhibits (107 on town map). Virgin Islands history from prehistoric times through the present, with a exciting collection of historic costumes, artifacts and photos. Admission $8 adults, $4 children. 32 Raadets Gade, in town. 714-5150.

KAYAKING & SNORKEL TOUR
Monday thru Saturday 2-1/2 hours in ocean kayaks take you through the Marine Sanctuary and Wildlife Refuge at the East End. . Virgin Islands Ecotours $50. Call for schedule. 779-2155. E-mail frannie@newbold.com

SCUBA TRIPS
 “RMS Rhone.” Royal Mail steamer wrecked in 1867 off Salt Island in British Virgins, now a national marine park for divers. Every Friday Chris Sawyer Diving Center offers two dives, with full gear and lunch for $115 plus customs fee. 7 am to 4 pm. 777-7804. Every Wednesday Dive In! also makes this trip. $110 plus customs fee. 775-6100 ext. 2144. Chris Sawyer Diving Center Site
“General Rodgers,” a 120 foot Coast Guard tender near Thatch Cay, home to a colorful array of fish, and noted for its underwater passageway of arches and tunnels. Visited by diveboats from both St. Thomas and St. John. One and two tank dives.
“W.I.T. Shoal,” a 327 foot Navy LST in 84 feet of water with schools of fish and spectacular visibility.

SNORKELING
Coki Beach Dive Club takes out snorkel tours (mask and flippers provided) to a teeming coral reef, $20. 775-4220. Coki Beach Dive Club Site
Cruz Bay Watersports on St. John, goes to offshore cays and reefs for snorkel trips from 1:30 to 4:30. $40 per person includes custom-fitted gear and instruction.
Cruz Bay Watersports Site

DAY SAILS
Day sail with Captains Wayne and Irene on their spacious 44 foot cutter Sundance, designed especially for tropical ocean sailing. She will delight you with a fast, comfortable sail through the deep blue water of the Atlantic and a bit of British water to one of the many sheltered coves on the north side of lovely St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. While at anchor, swim, snorkel, stroll on the beach or just relax on deck.   
Sundance departs from slip #12 on 'A' Dock, American Yacht Harbor, Red Hook, at 9 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. Ask about our Jost Van Dyke Trips, Half Day Sails Available, Maximum of Six Guests Call the ship's telephone (340)-779-1722 Sundance Site

FISHING
Sportfishing boats are available for both deep-sea or in-shore light-tackle fishing. Half day 8 am to noon; or 1 to 5 pm $400 to $450 per boat. A full day $650 to $850. Boats limited to 6 persons. Call Fish Hawk, Hook-E-Player, Marlin Prince, Peanut Gallery or Prowler.