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    Skyride to Paradise Point

    3.6 (83 reviews)

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    Steps up at the bottom.
    Daryn B.

    Short ride up the hill from street level to a harbor overlook. I went around noon and no wait. Only one ship in port so may be different on other days. Gondola comfortably fits four for the quick ride to the top. There are a few shops and a bar with drinks (featuring the local favorite Bushwacker) and some food options. There are 35 steps up from the ticket window to the gondola and another 34 down to the first level of shops and another 18 to the bar. I saw handicap ramps at the top but didn't see one on the bottom (not saying it's not there but...). The round trip in Dec 2025 is $30. They offer for $50 a combo ticket which includes the pirate museum next door. Turns out the museum is $20 so no savings buying them together. It is $5 cheaper to buy at the window versus on the boat and no advantage except avoiding ticket window lines (which were none). The lift is located less than a 15 minute walk from the cruise ships.

    James R.

    Great view. The ride is not super high off the ground. It takes about 7 minutes to ride each way. There are shops and restaurants at the top. One shop helps fund a charity that trains kids in a career. This was well worth the time and money.

    Cara T.

    Took the skyride to Paradise Point, which was a nice excursion on the island. Beautiful scenery going up and down the mountain side. Once on top- just a stunning view. Additionally, there are some fun things to do here when you reach the top too! We visited the bar and bought two of the world famous Bushwacker Delight drinks. Such a pleasant refreshment made up of a blended boozy milkshake. Yum! The best shopping was there in our opinion based on prices, style and T-shirts that we found to truly fit our tastes the most. Also, picked up an elegant hand painted ornament and bought a beautiful Indian topaz ring. Shop venders were super pleasant and not pushy like some of the markets vendors can be. Only downside of the day was the weather. Plus, felt this experience was a little expensive at $30 per person. Yet, it is a once in a life time opportunity, so use your own judgement there. *Check in advance before going as their days, hours and weekends of operation can vary. They're closed at certain times and haven't updated their Facebook page or phone recordings, so can be difficult to figure out or confirm their actual dates & service hours. Check Instagram for a more accurate version and or call a head to reach a staff member in person to ensure the lifts are in-fact open. Keep in mind the cruise ship crowds as well. We were extremely lucky that we had no wait and were able to avoid the masses. 4 stars provided based off the price of the tickets and the lengths we had to go to verify their open status.

    Veronica P.

    If you have a rental car, drive up yourself and save the $30 per person. The views are beautiful, but overall it's not worth the cost. You're mostly paying for the convenience, not the experience. Also, if you're elderly or have a hard time moving around, be aware that the cable carts do not stop. You have to quickly jump on and off while they're still moving, which can be difficult and unsafe for some.

    Nachos
    Katelyn C.

    Fun activity for the day! Views were amazing, cocktails were strong, food was yummy, and service was great! Only complaint is that it's a little pricey

    Kimberly G.

    Amazing views of St. Thomas. Quick walk away from the cruise ship pier. However, it's pretty pricey for what it is. $25 for a 3 min gondola ride to the top. There are only 3 gondolas that run, so each one is stuffed with the 7-8 people. It isn't even big enough to sit in. Depending on when you go, the wait could be really long. Everything else is extra. There are vendors that are selling souvenirs. There's a bar and a restaurant at the top. We didn't eat or drink anything. Go early in the day. The line in the afternoon was crazy, crazy long.

    The view from the top
    Anna Marie P.

    Definitely worth the $25 when you are in St. Thomas! The views of the island from the top are breathtaking, and the ride isn't as scary as it seems. The small shops at the top, along with the bar and restaurant, are an added bonus as well as the recently built skywalk landing. We were looking for a low-key activity while visiting the island, and this proved to be a good choice. It is also within a 10 minute walk to the port if you are visiting the island via cruise ship. I will say that for individuals who may have mobility concerns, there didn't appear to be an accessible way to get on and off the gondola on the bottom level, and there were about 30 steps to climb to get to the entry landing. It looked as though you can access the skywalk and stores at the top via roadway, however, which may be a more comfortable option to take in the views without the gondola ride.

    Gloria S.

    Not worth the money. They stuff you with strangers into each ride. No AC Once up there only seating for bar and drinkers or eaters. Retail typical souvenir stores, nothing much to do or see after the initial panoramic view. Great view but not worth the $25 per person Guess they only run/ are open when cruise ships are in town. Not the most friendly staff, lucky to find any if you have questions up on top. Nice you can walk from one of the ports cruise Ship. Princess cruise line was ours, you can walk from there easily

    Me at the top
    Austina W.

    It's what you'd imagine. A ride to the top with some beautiful views. It was 25 bucks for tourists, 8 for locals. You get to take in some wonderful views at the top. There's a restaurant and bar at the top, but I didn't partake in that. Def do this is you are in the area.

    We had an amazing time going on the sky tram. After a minor personal issue, manager Bobbie went above and beyond to help take care of the situation. We are grateful for her quick response. Thank you Bobbie!!

    Eddie G.

    This is a 5 min walk from all the shopping when you get off the ship. Kids 2 or younger are free. It is a bit tricky to get on and off it keeps moving at a slow pace but some elderly had to be almost pulled off. It is a fast ride up the side of the mountain and the views are amazing! Only down side is the overpriced souvenir shops on top and the tasteless restaurant. Would recommend if you are ever in the USVI you get some amazing views from the top

    Front of St. Thomas Skyride.
    Starving D.

    The Skyride to Paradise Point was a great place to visit when visiting St. Thomas - Virgin Islands. The gondola ride was a quick 5 minute trip from the bottom to top. We bought the tickets ahead of time, but the tickets were available at the venue. If you are a travel agent, it'll be best to purchase the ticket onsite for a discount. We tried Bushwacker and it was one of those drinks that you'd try at least once, because it was originated from the area. Enjoy! *More pictures to come.

    View from the top
    Rebecca G.

    This is a pleasant attraction to visit in St. Thomas if you just want to take it easy and take in some amazing views. We've been to St. Thomas before but not on the Skyride so we decided to do it. If you are cruising, I would recommend doing it on your own. You will save some money by just taking a cab and you can go on your own timetable. A cab from the Royal Caribbean port is $4-6 a person and you can catch one with lots of other people right at the port, just follow the signs. We bought our skyride tickets when we arrived. $25 a person. You may be able to get the at a discount if you check the discount sites, but we didn't. I like that when we bought our tickets, the employees told us we had to wear masks any place where we cannot social distance, which includes being in line. Better safe than sorry and I appreciate the people of St. Thomas being careful. The wait in line was short, and the ride up was beautiful and smooth. Once at the top, we took some great pics and then grabbed a table. They have food at the bar and grill but we just had drinks. The drinks were not bad. My husband had the Bushwacker, which is their featured drink. I had a mango margarita which I honestly didn't know if it even had any alcohol in it. Two drinks and the service fee was $27 though so we just had the one round. It looks like there are stalls for shops, but there really wasn't any shopping up there. Maybe because of covid and little tourism the stores all closed. Anyway, It is a beautiful view and a nice place to hang out for a while. When you are back down at sea level, you can easily catch another cab to take you wherever you want to go. If you go through the cruise ship, they take you back to the port immediately so that means no shopping or more affordable drinks at other establishments so do this trip on your own!

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