Butterfly Farm?

[NCTribeFan]

There's an "excursion" offered for Butterfly Sanctuary located near Havensight dock. Carnival asks $14.50 pp for this.

 

We don't sail until 8:00 pm, and our shopping/tour/beach excursion returns us to the pier at 4:00 pm.

 

Does anyone know anything about this? Since we have quite a bit of time, I thought DD might like to see this place. I searched the VI Now site but didn't see it listed anywhere. I'm wondering if it closes at 5 pm, and what the entrance fee is.

[The Islander]

Hello,

 

From their brochure: Open 7 days a week 8:30am to 5pm, last tour 4:30pm. Admission: $15 for an adult and $9 for kids 2 and over.

 

--Islander

[Ms411]

It gets dark early here, so it really can't stay open too late or you won't be able to see the butterflies.

 

Probably if you're there in time for the 4:30 tour, they wouldn't put you out at 5 if you want to linger a bit. There are some beautiful butterflies and tropical flowers, and it's a good chance to immerse yourself in a tropical garden for a change of pace. You can also take fantastic photos if photography is one of your interests.

 

Of course, they have a gift shop that doesn't cost you a thing to visit!

[traveljen1027]

Is there a nice family beach near the Butterfly Farm on St Thomas?

[Ms411]

There isn't a beach within walking distance of the Butterfly Farm, if that's what you mean, but there is a beach about a mile away. It's Morning Star beach where the Marriott Frenchman's Reef is. You would have to take a cab, and they charge per person.

 

However, right across the street from the Butterfly Farm is Paradise Gate, which is a restaurant, bar, Internet cafe, video game center, gym, coffee bar with a pool and volleyball court. At one point the pool was open to anybody who ate or drank there for no fee, but I can't guarantee that's still the case. If you dock at Havensight, you'll probably be able to see your ship from the windows of Paradise Gate.