St. Peter Mountain · St. Thomas, USVI
Six ziplines, two sky bridges and the Yo-Yo finale high above Magens Bay. What the ticket covers, the rules that catch people out, and how cruise visitors fit it in, compared honestly.
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Tickets
The zipline itself in the centre: the only St. Thomas zipline bookable on Viator. Beside it, the two adventures people weigh it against: a private UTV ride on the north side and parasailing off the East End.
Off-road
★ 4.82 hours447 reviewsDrive a Can-Am side-by-side on rocky trails across the north side with your own guide, to lookouts no taxi reaches. Also non-refundable, like the zipline.
The zipline
★ 4.92.5 hours2,188 reviewsSix ziplines and two sky bridges through an eight-acre rainforest above Magens Bay, finishing on the Yo-Yo. Non-refundable on Viator, so book once your date is firm.
Free cancellation
★ 4.91.25 hours1,353 reviewsFree cancellationA boat out of Sapphire Beach Marina and a flight high above the East End with views to St. John. Rated as well as the zipline, and it cancels free.
Port pickup
★ 4.24 hours258 reviews
Underwater
★ 4.845 minutes1,210 reviews
Eco tour
★ 4.82.5 hours718 reviews
Budget thrill
★ 4.940 minutes649 reviews
Private, up to 4
★ 5.04 hours199 reviewsCompare
The prices sit close together. What really separates these days out is whether you can cancel, whether transport is included, and how far each one is from the cruise piers.
| Day out | Where | Best for | Length | Rating | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline | St. Peter Mountain, above Magens Bay | First-time zipliners, families, Magens Bay views | 2.5 hours | ★ 4.9 (2,188) | $155 | Book |
| Private Guided UTV Adventure | Trails on the north side of St. Thomas | Driving yourself off-road | 2 hours | ★ 4.8 (447) | $135 | Book |
| St. Thomas Parasailing Experience | Sapphire Beach Marina, East End | A flight over the sea that cancels free | 1.25 hours | ★ 4.9 (1,353) | $130 | Book |
| Island Tour with Mountain Top & Magens Bay | Pickup at both cruise ports | The lookouts and a Magens Bay swim, with cruise port pickup | 4 hours | ★ 4.2 (258) | $84 | Book |
| Sea Trek Helmet Dive at Coral World | Coral World Ocean Park, Coki Point | Walking the sea floor with park entry included | 45 minutes | ★ 4.8 (1,210) | $119 | Book |
| Mangrove Lagoon Kayak & Snorkel | Mangrove Lagoon marine reserve, south coast | Calm water, rays and pelicans with a guide | 2.5 hours | ★ 4.8 (718) | $89 | Book |
| Screamin' Eagle Jet Boat Ride | Yacht Haven Grande, Charlotte Amalie | Spins and speed in the harbour, near the cruise pier | 40 minutes | ★ 4.9 (649) | $60 | Book |
| Private Half-Day Island Jeep Adventure | Hotel pickup across St. Thomas | Your own driver and beach stops; priced per group of up to 4 | 4 hours | ★ 5.0 (199) | $385 | Book |
| Flavors of St. Thomas Walking Food Tour | Charlotte Amalie | A tasty half day with no heights at all | 3 hours | ★ 4.9 (812) | $145 | Book |
Booked direct, Tree Limin' Extreme costs $139 for adults and $129 for ages 5 to 17 and 64 and over. The zipline, UTV and Sea Trek listings are non-refundable on Viator; the parasailing, jet boat, kayak, island tour, jeep and food tour cancel free up to 24 hours ahead. The jeep is priced per group of up to four.
What you actually get
Tree Limin' Extreme opened in July 2012 on an eight-acre patch of rainforest on St. Peter Mountain, the ridge above Magens Bay. It is locally owned and family run, built to ACCT challenge-course standards and inspected every year. A truck carries you to the top, and you work your way down through six ziplines, two sky bridges and eight treetop platforms, finishing on the Yo-Yo, a line that swings you forward and back again.
The honest part: the lines are short. Reviewers who have zipped elsewhere call it more hop than soar, while first-timers and nervous riders love it for exactly that reason. You land on ramps, so you must lean back and lift your knees on command. And it only runs Tuesday to Saturday, with no transport and, on Viator, no refunds.
The only days it runs, 9 AM to 5 PM. Ship in on a Sunday or Monday? Pick one of the adventures above instead.
No. Take a taxi to 7406 Estate St. Peter and agree the ride back; drivers know the course.
About 2 to 2.5 hours on the course, plus a 30-minute check-in and weigh-in before.
Weighing over 275 lb, being under 44 inches tall or over 6 ft 6 in, or being unable to lift your knees to land.
Zipline veterans after long, high lines, and cruise visitors docking on a Sunday or Monday.
The tour
About two and a half hours from check-in to the gift shop, with two guides the whole way.
Sign the waiver, step on the scale and get fitted for your harness and helmet.
30 min beforeClimb a short flight of stairs and board an open-air truck up through the forest to the first platform.
Tour startA safety briefing, then platform to platform through the treetops with Magens Bay below.
About 2 hoursThe last line swings you forward and back, then the truck returns you to base.
The endPlan your visit
Getting there, tickets and ages, the rules and what to bring: one tab each.
Where the tour starts
7406 Estate St. Peter, St. Thomas, VI 00802
The course is on St. Peter Mountain, in the hills on the north side of the island above Magens Bay. The tour starts and ends at the course office, and there is no pickup, so come by taxi or rental car. From the Havensight or Crown Bay cruise piers it is a winding drive up through the hills: allow extra time, and fix your return ride before you start.
Around your visit
Timing, the small things guests wish they had known, what is nearby and the weather fine print.
St. Peter Mountain
Two guides, the Yo-Yo finale and Magens Bay below you the whole way down.
Check availabilityGuest reviews
★★★★★Francis & Sharon were wonderful guides! We had sooo much fun zipping through the trees. Outstanding views of Magens Bay.
★★★★★Sharon and Dalonny were so knowledgeable and helpful they made me comfortable enough for me to do the lines on my own and even enjoy it. As a person who is afraid of heights, this was a biggie for me.
★★★★★So much fun! Both were so good at remembering names and making us all feel so comfortable. 10/10 recommend. The Yo-yo was the absolute best line and the views from all lines can't be beat!
★★★★★10/10 recommend! This is probably the most calm and secure I felt while ziplining, and that is due to our instructors and the build of the course overall. I'm 27 and my mom is 62 and we had a fun and phenomenal time!
★★★★★This zip line was a little different than others we've done, with the ramps you land on. There was not an excessive amount of stairs to climb, which I, as a 78 year old woman, appreciated.
★★★★★I was with my two kids, age 13 and 16. We truly enjoyed our experience! The guides were extremely fun and entertaining while keeping us informed and safe. The views were amazing.
★★★★★Guides were terrific and friendly, I was 100% confident in safety after meeting them. They were also great coaches to some others in my group who were very apprehensive. Views from the zipline were incredible.
★★★★★Professionally operated, buttoned up on safety and education and just plain fun! Our family of 5 joined 5 additional guests and we experienced zip-lining Virgin Island style.
★★★★★The views were amazing, and the zip lines were such an adrenaline rush. Everything felt safe and organized, but still exciting and adventurous. Definitely one of the highlights of the trip.
Not a heights person?
No harness and no platforms: a walk through Charlotte Amalie with local food, rum cocktails and the town's history, close to the cruise piers.
If heights are not your thing, taste the island instead: a guided walk through the old streets of Charlotte Amalie with Caribbean classics like curried chicken, fungi and island slaw, two rum cocktails you learn to make, and the colonial history of the town between stops.
Local dishesTwo rum cocktailsFree cancellation
The guide
Tree Limin' Extreme is the zipline most St. Thomas visitors end up on: a compact rainforest course on the ridge above Magens Bay, run by a local family since 2012. Here is what you get, what it really costs, and how to avoid the two mistakes that cost people their tour.
The course threads six ziplines and two sky bridges between eight treetop platforms on St. Peter Mountain. You ride an open-air truck to the top, get a safety briefing, and zip your way back down with two guides, who clip you in at every platform. The finale, the Yo-Yo, runs you out along the line and lets you swing back; the operator describes it as the only line of its kind in the Caribbean. It is not a giant mega-line where you hang in the air for a minute: the lines are short, and you are soon on the next platform. That makes it one of the easiest ziplines to recommend to first-timers, children from five and anyone nervous of heights.
Booked direct, the tour is $139 for adults and $129 for children 5 to 17 and seniors 64 and over. On Viator it is from $155 per person. The tour is identical; what differs is the fine print. Viator's listing is strictly non-refundable and cannot be changed, while the operator refunds 90% if you cancel at least 72 hours ahead. Neither includes transport, so add a taxi each way. For a family of four arriving by taxi from the cruise pier, budget roughly $600 to $750 all in, depending on where you book.
If you want this particular view and a gentle introduction to ziplining, Tree Limin' is the one: it is the only St. Thomas zipline bookable on Viator, and it rates 4.9 from 2,188 reviews. If you want flexibility, the parasailing trip from Sapphire Beach rates just as well and cancels free. If you want to drive, the private UTV tour covers the rough north-side trails. And if your ship docks on a Sunday or Monday, those are your options anyway.
Book a morning slot on a Tuesday to Saturday, wear closed-toe athletic shoes, and arrive 30 minutes early for the weigh-in. Keep your phone in a hands-free bag for the Magens Bay views, listen closely at the briefing, and practise the landing position. Afterwards, drop down to Magens Bay for a swim before heading back to town.
Guides
Six in-depth guides for the questions people ask most before booking. See all guides.
Tickets & prices$139 direct or $155 on Viator, and the refund rules.
Cruise day planningOpen days, taxis from the pier and how long to allow.
Limits and kidsWeight, age and height rules, and tandem rides.
What to wearThe shoe rule, harness-friendly clothes and bags.
Is it worth it?What reviewers love, what they don't, and who it suits.
Adventure tours comparedZipline, parasail, UTV, jet boat and more.FAQ
Straight answers to what visitors ask most about Tree Limin' Extreme.
Booked direct with the operator in 2026, it is $139 for adults (18 to 63) and $129 for children 5 to 17 and seniors 64 and over. On Viator the same tour is from $155 per person. The tour itself is the same either way: both include the same six lines, two sky bridges, harness, helmet and guides. See the ticket guide.
Not on Viator: the listing is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. Booked direct, the operator refunds 90% if you cancel 72 hours or more ahead; inside 72 hours there is no refund, and changes cost a 25% rescheduling fee. Book once your date is certain, and see the tours that do cancel free.
Tuesday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM, on scheduled tour times. It is closed on Sunday and Monday, which catches out cruise passengers whose ship docks on those days. Check in 30 minutes before your tour.
About 2 to 2.5 hours, plus the 30-minute check-in. Add the taxi ride each way from Charlotte Amalie or the cruise piers and allow at least four hours in total.
Riders must be at least 5 years old. To zip solo you need to weigh 70 to 275 lb; children under 70 lb can ride tandem with an adult if the pair stays under 275 lb. Height must be between 44 inches and 6 ft 6 in. Everyone is weighed at check-in. More in limits and kids.
Yes, if your ship is in port Tuesday to Saturday and you have at least five hours ashore. There is no pickup: take a taxi from the pier to 7406 Estate St. Peter and arrange the ride back. Read the cruise excursion guide.
Six ziplines and two sky bridges across eight treetop platforms, ending with the Yo-Yo, a line that swings you forward and back. The operator quotes speeds of up to about 35 mph. The lines are short rather than long and high: great for beginners, less so for zipline veterans.
For first-timers, families and anyone nervous of heights, usually yes: it rates 4.9 from 2,188 reviews and guests praise the guides and the views over Magens Bay. Experienced zipliners sometimes find the lines short. Our honest review weighs it up.
Closed-toe athletic shoes are required, so no sandals or flip-flops. Wear shorts or leggings that sit well under a harness, and bring sunglasses, sunscreen and water. Small hands-free bags are allowed on the course; lockers can be rented for the rest. See what to wear.
Yes, the course runs rain or shine. Management can stop tours for unsafe conditions such as lightning. Showers on St. Thomas usually pass quickly, but on a stormy day the non-refundable Viator ticket is not moved for you.
At 7406 Estate St. Peter, on St. Peter Mountain in the hills above Magens Bay on the north side of St. Thomas. Taxis know it; the VI Taxi Association is on (340) 774-7457. If you drive, there is parking on site.
On this course you land on ramps, and you have to lean back and lift your knees towards your chest on command as you come in. Guides practise it with you at the start. If a back, hip or hernia problem stops you doing that, this is not the tour for you.
Ready to book
Instant confirmation on Viator. The zipline is non-refundable there, so lock in a Tuesday to Saturday you are sure of.
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