A private journey shaped around culture, connection, and local insight.
Discover St. Thomas through a private-group experience shaped by island culture, authentic connection, and regional insight.
A private journey shaped around culture, connection, and local insight.
Booked Gold Coast Luxury guests will receive priority access to the capacity-limited St. Thomas experience when reservations open, subject to availability.
ST. THOMAS · U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Celebrity Beyond · April 18–25, 2027 Sailing
Wednesday, April 21, 2027 · Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas · 10:30 AM–6:00 PM
A Distinctive St. Thomas Experience
St. Thomas is more than a beautiful stop along the journey. This curated experience invites Gold Coast Luxury guests to engage with the island through its character, culture, and unmistakable sense of place.
The day is being designed to balance local discovery, engaging conversation, and memorable moments across St. Thomas.
Created for Gold Coast Luxury guests, this experience is being intentionally planned to offer a richer introduction to St. Thomas—shaped by the island’s culture, character, and distinctive Caribbean setting. The program is being shaped to create a seamless, meaningful, and memorable day with opportunities for discovery, conversation, and local perspective.
From its vibrant island culture to its remarkable coastal scenery, St. Thomas offers a distinctive Caribbean experience designed to inspire discovery, conversation, and connection.
Connect with the distinctive heritage, local character, and welcoming spirit that shape life in St. Thomas.
Experience the island’s dramatic hillsides, turquoise waters, and unforgettable views from a fresh perspective.
Share an elevated group experience designed to encourage conversation, connection, and lasting memories beyond the ship.
Beyond its remarkable scenery, St. Thomas has a distinct geography, property landscape, and ownership environment. These themes provide greater context for understanding how people live, own property, and build community across the island.
Geography, infrastructure, and island life shape communities in distinctive ways. Explore how terrain, access, and the rhythms of island living influence everyday life across St. Thomas.
Gain context around the differences between residential, condominium, and vacation-oriented properties, and how location, access, amenities, and intended use shape the island’s property landscape.
Explore practical differences between property ownership in St. Thomas and the continental United States, with local context helping guests better understand ownership in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Each element is being thoughtfully considered to add depth, ease, and intention to your time ashore.
The experience is being carefully planned to feel comfortable, coordinated, and effortless from beginning to end.
The experience is being shaped to create space for genuine conversation and meaningful connection among fellow guests.
The goal is to reveal St. Thomas with greater context, local character, and a fresh perspective beyond traditional sightseeing.
REALTOR® Principal Broker, Minkoff & Associates
Chairman & CEO, EDC Consulting Group
Roger B. Minkoff is a longtime St. Thomas real estate professional and business advisor with extensive knowledge of the U.S. Virgin Islands market, local economy, property landscape, and community. He serves as Principal Broker of Minkoff & Associates and Chairman & CEO of EDC Consulting Group. Roger will provide guests with practical local perspective as part of the St. Thomas educational experience.
Celebrity Beyond
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
10:30 AM–6:00 PM
Guests arrive aboard Celebrity Beyond in Charlotte Amalie on April 21, 2027. The current port window is 10:30 AM–6:00 PM.
Guests participating in the optional curated experience depart the port for a privately coordinated St. Thomas program designed around a manageable, capacity-limited group.
The exclusive experience is being developed around the Magens Bay and Estate Peterborg area, with a private villa setting among the options currently being evaluated.
A planned local culinary component will combine authentic St. Thomas and Caribbean flavors with broadly appealing selections.
Guests will have an opportunity to hear directly from knowledgeable St. Thomas professionals who will share their insights on island life, the local economy, hospitality, and what distinguishes living and doing business in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The program is designed to incorporate an appropriate leisure or destination component. Options under consideration include curated time at Magens Bay or a scenic island experience, depending upon final timing and group size.
Transportation and final timing will be structured around a conservative return-to-ship margin ahead of the ship’s scheduled 6:00 PM departure.
Program details are currently being finalized with our St. Thomas collaborators. Venues, participating professionals, dining arrangements, activities, and timing are subject to confirmation and change.
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Reservations for the April 2027 voyage are now open. Secure your place through a simple booking process with the voyage’s $500 stateroom deposit. Your deposit initiates your reservation — our Concierge team then processes your booking with the cruise line, and your official Celebrity Cruises reservation number follows by email. No separate deposit is required for the St. Thomas experience.
Booked Gold Coast Luxury guests receive priority access to the capacity-limited St. Thomas experience, subject to availability.
This experience is designed to provide educational context, local perspective, and general information related to St. Thomas and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Information shared as part of the program is intended for educational purposes and should be considered within the context of each guest’s individual circumstances. Additional legal and compliance information relating to the program will be provided as applicable.