ATLANTIC OCEAN St Thomas I Tortola San Jutnv--- ~_~ --St. Maart!3nl g c::J~ ',- ~~t. Martin St John. / l' 10 St. CroIx St. Kitts ~ Antigua CARIBBEAN SEA .. \J;:-Oominica Martinique ~ O-St. Lucia . 0 Ci-Barbados St. Vincent -,o~-Mayreau Ar~ba /Curac;ao Grenada O ~ I\J"Bonaire P so CAPITAL The capital of St. Thomas is Charlotte Amalie. LOCATION St. Thomas is just 40 miles east of Puerto Rico. Its northern coast borders the Atlantic, while the beaches on the southern coast skirt the Caribbean Sea. SIZE St. Thomas covers an area of 32 square miles. POPULATION The total island population is 56,000. LANGUAGE English is the official language of the United States Virgin Islands. CURRENCY The United States dollar- is the officiai currency. Travelers checks and credit cards are also widely accepted . TIME ZONE St. Thomas is on Atlantic Standard Time. The ship may not always follow local time. Please adhere to the ships time while in port TOURIST INFORMATION There are two Visitor Centers in Charlotte Amalie. One is across from Emancipation Square, the other is in Havensight Mall. I I Find the best deals on the designer brands listed below at the recommended & guaranteed shops! o Ammolite by Korite jewelry CD o Kabana jewelry 00 • o Montblanc watches & accessories e eo o Philip Stein watches CD•• O ds CDO o Rebecca jewelry O.CD.O • o Rosato jewelry 0• CD•• o Scott Kay jewelry .00 .CD.O o Sophia Fiori jewelry 0 s CD•• o Yvel pearls CDO RESPONDING STORE LOCATIONS D<@>DIAMONDS ® I INTERNATIONAL MILANO DIAMOND GALLERY E-=lF.Y JEW ELER5 ROYAL CARIBBEAN Tune in to Shopping Channel 223
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St. Thomas is just 40 miles east of Puerto Rico. Its northern coast borders the Atlantic, whilethe beaches on the southern coast skirt the Caribbean Sea.
SIZE
St. Thomas covers an area of 32 square miles.
POPULATION
The total island population is 56,000.
LANGUAGE
English is the official language of the United States Virgin Islands.
CURRENCY
The United States dollar- is the officiai currency. Travelers checks and credit cards are alsowidely accepted .
TIME ZONE
St. Thomas is on Atlantic Standard Time. The ship may not always follow local time. Pleaseadhere to the ships time while in port
TOURIST INFORMATION
There are two Visitor Centers in Charlotte Amalie. One is across from Emancipation Square,the other is in Havensight Mall.
I IFind the best deals on the designer brands listed below at the recommended & guaranteed shops!
o Ammolite by Korite jewelry CDo Kabana jewelry00o Balissima jewelry
• Colored Diamonds: Fancy yellow, blue, pink, black and white
• Colored Gemstones: Emeralds, rubies, sapphires, tanzanite and more
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Jewelry so Exceptional, It Speaks for Itself • Bamboo Bed & Bath Goods: Ultra-soft bed sheets and towels; Free shipping
• Specialists in loose diamonds; One of the largest selections of jewelry in the
Caribbean as per Conde Nast Traveler, Over 10,000 styies of women's rings DEL SOL •• Voted "Best Jewelry Store in SI. Thomas" by the VI Dally News for 6 years World's Largest Color-Change Retailer;
• Oldest established jewelry store in SI. Thomas founded in 1954 at #1 Main SI. Guaranteed to Make You Say Wow!
• • Just Add Sun! See Del Sol products change vibrant colors outside in the sun!
BERNARD K. PASSMAN* •• Over 100 Clothing Options: T-shirts, shorts, kids apparel, women's tees
Gallery of Unique and Original Designs in Black Coral • Solize: Polarized sunglasses with lifetime guarantee even if you lose them!
• Bernard Passman: A master of jewelry and sculptures in gem quality black coral • Fun Accessories: Nail polish, jewelry, beach bags, flip-flops, hats and more
• 18K gold and platinum works of art; Russian white diamonds; Rare black coral
• Creations commissioned for dignitaries, royalty and celebrities
• Learn about this legendary artist from his knowledgeable and friendly staff.
The Caribbean's Tanzanite Expert
• From the Source: Buy direct from a Tanzanite One Sightholder.
• Enjoy the captivating blues and purples of the this rare gemstone
• Authentic Tanzanite: Each piece comes with a certificate of authenticity.
• Opportunity: Tanzanite is increasingly rare and its value increases each year
MILANO DIAMOND GALLERY • -:i!IJh-• Certified Diamond Gallery: Shop for GIA/EGL appraised diamond~
• White, chocolate, blue and their specialty canary yellow diamonds
• Site Holder: Official Tanzanite One Foundation site holder
• Fendi watches, House ofTaylor, Simmons, Ritmo Mundo, Skagen, Wittnauer,
Cerruti, Seiko, Frederick Constant, O&G, National Geographic, Kiara
EFFY JEWELERS .-.ExclusiveRetailer of DiVersa•and BalisslmaJewelry
• DiVersa: Fine diamond jewelry that changes from one look into another
• Balissima: Handcrafted in Bali, vibrant sterling silver and gemstone jewelry
• U.S. manufacturer of fine jewelry; Family owned since 1979; Lifetime warranty
• Men's jewelry, rainbow sapphires, blue and white diamonds, colored gemstones
• National Brands: OiVersa, Edward Mirell, Ritmo Mundo and Balissima
VENETIAN JEWELERS 0 ~--The Only Place for Sophia Fiori Blue DiamondS.• Sophia Fiori Blue Diamonds: Award winning designs, only in the Caribbean
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MAC MAKEUP ART COSMETICS fJ)Home to the Eastern Caribbean's Only MAC Boutique• New collections, complete range of color favorites for eyes, lips and cheeks
• Free professional makeover with MAC purChases of $45 or more
SWATCH BOUTIQUE G)Versatile Timepieces For Every Mood, OuUit And Occasion
• Great Gift Ideas: Creative, whimsicai and innovative new styles
• Exceptional quality at affordable prices
• The Eastern Caribbean's Only Swatch® Store: A.H. Riise Stores, 37Main Street
HAVENSIGHT MALL*
OMNI JEWELERS & LlNENS*
• Diamonds, Precious and Semi-Precious Stones: Diamonds, rubies, emeralds,
sapphires, tanzanite and alexandrite
• Wide Selection of Men's Jewelry: 14K and18K white and yellow gold; Platinum
• Large Linen Inventory: Hand embroidered cloths, Tuscany lace, Battenburg lace
* = Additional store location(s) at Havensight Mall.Map and store locations on back page.
STORE LOCATIONS
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HISTORY
The Virgin Islands lured more foreign nations than any other territory. The flags of six countries have flown over the Islands. Settlements date to 1500 BC, and people lived here 1,000 yearsbefore.
The First European settlement on St. Thomas consisted of four taverns. Now known as Charlotte Amalie, today it is a haven for shoppers, but was once a pirate sanctuary. Legitimate trade gainedpopularity in the 1700s when it was declared a free port, making it the trading center of the West Indies.
The 1800s brought great change. The indentured population gained freedom in 1843, just as the shipping trade transitioned from sailing to steam engine vessels. Ships traveled faster, increasingsea trade between Europe and the Americas. During the First World War United States forces feared St. Thomas' perfect port area might provide a dangerous base for German forces. The UnitedStates bought the Virgin Islands for $25 million in gold. Prosperity showered the island. In 1950s, 51.Thomas became a tourist mecca and enjoys this status today. More than 1.7 million cruise shipguests visited here last year to enjoy the duty-free shops, historic attractions, pristine beaches and friendly locals.
DOCKINGfTENDERING
The ship docks at Crown Bay or at the West Indian Dock,approximately t 1/2 miles from downtown Charlotte Amalie.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Please check your tour ticket for the correct meeting time andlocation for your tour. Your cruise line representative will directyou to your transportation.
TRANSPORTATION
The basic means of transportation are taxis. Fares are governmentregulated. All fares quoted are one way.Havensight Mall to Yacht Haven Grande: $3 per personCrown Bayto Yacht Haven Grande: $6-one person; $5-two or moreCharlotte Amalie to Yacht Haven Grande: $4-one person; $3-two ormore
Yacht Haven Grande to Charlotte Amalie: $4-one person; $3-two ormore
HOW TO GET TO TOWN
Charlotte Amalie's downtown and shopping area is a short taxi ridefrom the dock - $4 per person each way from Crown Bay or $4 perperson eachway from the West Indian Dock.
SHOPPING
St.Thomas isthe bargain-shopping bazaar of the Caribbean. There areover 400 shops along the Main Street area in Charlotte Amalie andsome 50 more in Havensight Mall and Yacht Haven Grande. You'll findexcellent buyson luxury items suchas fine jewelry, watches, perfume,leather, imported linens, china and crystal. Cameras,electronic goodsand designer clothing are also available here. Checkout the selectionof island rums and liquors, as well as the bargains on your favoritespirits.
STORE HOURS
Most stores are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday throughSaturday, and from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday.Havensight storesusually stay open later to accommodate late departures. Hoursvary toaccommodate arriving cruise-shippassengers.
BANK HOURS
Banks are open from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday.There are ATM's located on the dock and throughout town.
POST OFFICE HOURS
The post office is located at the corner of Main Street, acrossfrom thehistoric Grand Hotel.
EMERGENCY
In caseof an emergency,dial 911
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I IShop with confidence, knowing that all merchants on this map have been carefullyselected and each offers a 60-day guarantee to cruise line guests. This guarantee ensuresbuyers that all recommended merchants will repair or replace any unsatisfactory item,excluding buyer's negligence, buyer's remorse and lost or stolen merchandise. Forpurposes of determining quality and value of jewelry related to a buyer's complaint,only appraisals secured by a buyer from independent graduate gemologists, notaffiliated with any retail jeweler, will be acceptable. Please inquire about individualstore return policies before finalizing any purchase.
The port shopping program is operated by Onboard Media; Inc. Participating merchantshave paid an advertising fee to Onboard Media for inclusion in this program. OnboardMedia handles all customer relations claims relating to the guarantee. If you become
aware of a problem during the cruise, please contact the Port & Shopping Guideonboard for immediate assistance. If a problem arises after the cruise but within 60days of the purchase date, contact the Customer Relations Department at OnboardMedia, 1691 Michigan Ave. Suite 600, Miami Beach 33139, Phone: (800) 396-2999,Fax: (305) 673-2741, Email: [email protected], Hours: Monday throughThursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; Friday g:OO am to 5:30 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Please send a letter and include the name of the ship, cruise date, store name andmerchandise problem. Also enclose a copy of the sales receipt and any relevantdocuments relating to the sale. Onboard Media will contact the recommended store onyour behalf for repair or replacement, and you will be notified accordingly.
11/03/09DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE CHANGES AT THE PORTS OF CALL, ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.