US Virgin Islands

What to Do

 

 

Bolongo Bay –  You are here!   A delightful retreat for vacationers seeking a comfortable, multi-purpose beach with a beautiful tropical setting and a wide variety of activities for all ages.  Close to everything.  Ideal for parents and children. There's something for everyone!

·       Watergate Villas has an oceanfront pool that adorns our condo building.

·       Our Bolongo beach is popular for weddings and has a snorkeling reef, dive shop, watersport rentals, and  three restaurants.

·       Mim’s Seaside Bistro, located beside the onsite oceanfront pool, provides dinner, as well as frozen drinks and spirits, at the sparkling water's edge.   Very romantic. 

·         Thursday night at Mim’s Seaside Bistro is their famous all-u-can-eat peel and eat shrimp feast. There's fresh lobster every night.

·        Iggie’s at the Beach and Lobster Grille resataurants are also at Bolongo Beach.

·         Iggies - Casual, fun dining right on the Beach.  Don’t miss the Sunday BBQ at Iggie’s. Wednesday is Carnival Night (in season; West Indian Buffett and live entertainment, much like a luau right on the beach (call for times)).  Karaoke is offered several nights a week at Iggie’s.  Iggie's was just voted one of the top 10 beach bars in the Caribbean by Caribbean Travel & Life magazine this year.  Good food, good times.

       Lunch Daily & Dinner Nightly at Iggies!  Happy Hour Daily.

·        The Lobster Grille -  Exquisite cuisine.  Steak and seafood specialities.Oceanfront at Bolongo Beach Club.

       Breakfast: Daily 7:30am -10:30am 
Lunch: Monday - Sunday 11:30am - 3pm
Dinner: Thursday - Sunday 6pm - 9:30pm

         Happy Hour Daily 4pm-6pm.

         Hours of operation are subject to change based on season.

·         Fun, fun, and more fun!  You don’t have to go far to reserve your own adventure, visit Vernita at the Bolongo Gift Shop located next door to the villas.  Vernita can assist with scheduling tours and activities, including a sailing/snorkeling trip on the catamaran “Heavenly Days”, a day trip excursion to the British Virgin Islands, etc . . . . 

·         You can rent an assortment of Water toys (windsurfer, kayak, aqua cycle, sunfish sailboat, wave runner, sail board, swim mat, snorkeling equipment, and other water gear) at the Watersport Rental Center located on the beachfront.  An all-day pass is offered for singles and for families of four ($40-$150).

·         There is a full service Dive Shop on our beach, with dive boat and one and two tank dives (St. Thomas Diving Club).

 

Coki Beach – Known for easy snorkeling and beginner diving lessons, as well as SNUBA and Sea Trekkin'.  Coral World is at Coki Beach. Tropical fish abound.

           

Magen’s Bay – World famous.  1 of the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world by National Geographic and Condo Naste.   Enjoy long beach walks and exquisite tropical setting. Snack bar and changing facilities onsite.

 

Reference the activities published in the most current edition of “St Thomas-St John This Week”. 

·       Duty-free Shopping – St. Thomas is the shopping capitol of the Caribbean.  Shop in either downtown Charlotte Amalie or Havensight (adjacent to the cruise ship docks) or the new Yacht Haven Grande for world-class shopping.    

• Duty-free prices for diamonds and other gems are worth the trip to St. Thomas.  Each US Citizen is allowed $1200 of duty free goods, and 5 bottles of liquor, plus one extra if it is “local” such as Cruzan Rum.
• Cardow, Little Switzerland, Azura, Artistic, and Imperial Jewelers are some of our favorite stores for quality jewelry and good values.
• The Green House Restaurant, located on the waterfront, is a great place for lunch and happy hour (4:30-7:00 p.m.) while in town.

·        Spend a Day on St. John – Take the ferry to St. John from Red Hook (person or car ferry).   

• St. John beaches are wonderful for snorkeling and exploring:   Hawksnest Bay, Cinnamon Bay, and Leinster Bay/Waterlemon Cay are some of the best.
• Trunk Bay is world famous for snorkeling.  There's a nice snack shop.  $4 park fee.
• In Cruz Bay, you can wander through the quaint shops at Mongoose Junction.  
• Be sure to check the ferry schedules.  

·      Rent a Powerboat for the day    (See and Ski;  Do it in style charters, and others)

 

Guests tell us to . . . 

• Take a sailing/snorkeling day trip from Red Hook to the British Virgin Islands (BVI).  Jost Van Dyke, Tortola, Virgin Gorda (Baths), etc . . . 

• Sail to Tortola, BVI to swim with dolphins.  

• Visit Coral World at Coki Beach on St. Thomas, an underwater aquarium that doesn’t require that you get wet to see marine life.  Check tour books for coupons.  You can snorkel on the reef outside the aquarium, Sea Trek and/or SNUBA.  Scuba Diving Lessons are also offered at Coki Beach. Snorkel equipment, beach chair rentals, and snack bar are available.

• Take the Paradise Point Tramway from Havensight (when ships are in port).  Live entertainment on Wednesday evenings at Paradise Point (at the top).  Check tour books for activity coupons.  

St. John, USVI

Duty-free Shopping in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

St. Thomas Golf

Tropical Underwater Sealife

 

 

• St. Thomas/St. John This Week Online
• Island Maps
• VI Taxi
• Rental Car Recommended
  • Budget Rental Car
  • Avis Rental Car
• Weather Forecast

 

• St. John To Do
• More St. John to Do
• Beaches/National Parks

Additional information is provided to our guests before their vacation and in the condo to assist in planning a wonderful vacation to the US Virgin Islands.