The taxi to the top cost us $4 per person. Considering what I paid for the cruise...my wallet opened up pretty quick for that! At the end of the "tour" you end up at the bottom of the hill about a 5 minute walk from the... More

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simon b

Barbados

264144

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Walked all the way up the hill to find it closed

there are a lot more than 99 steps, which i don't mind, until you get there and it's closed. we planned a 7 island tour meticulously and there was no indication on any website or tourist information that the castle was closed. this is quite...More

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Mike N

Louisville, Kentucky

9052

Reviewed August 11, 2018 via mobile

Disappointing since structures closed

Did pirate tour as excursion from Royal Caribbean cruise. This did not meet expectations as most places visited were still closed from hurricane Irma from 2017. Our tour guide wasn’t, he basically drove the bus and told us when to get off and on. If...More

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TravelingAngelaDawn

22244

Reviewed July 27, 2018 via mobile

Loved This!

Blackbeard's Castle was the main historic site to see on my Saint Thomas list. Unfortunately, it was closed due to damage from Hurricane Irma so we were only able to view the exterior from the street. What an impressive structure with its stately rustic look,...More

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MKTravelingMed

Trenton, New Jersey

7339

Reviewed July 26, 2018

only a teensy view of the tower

Closed from the 2017 Hurricanes, however if you are agile, you can climb up on the brick ledge and snap a photo of it! you can walk around the outside grounds. Great views of the Bay and Frenchtown

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emmdeeceee

Peoria, Arizona

11022

Reviewed July 9, 2018 via mobile

Closed for Repairs

It would have been great to see Blackbeard's Castle, but it's unfortunately closed. We hiked up the 99 Steps hoping to check it out, but unfortunately not. Call or contact them before you go here. I only found out when I looked at Trip Advisor...More

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sammygirl12

Savannah, Georgia

143

Reviewed June 13, 2018

CLosed right now

We hiked the 99 stairs and a whole lot of other steps and inclined roads to get to the castle only to find that it's closed for repairs. Disappointing, but it was nice to see.

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MeredithAussie

Canberra, Australia

27777

Reviewed June 11, 2018

Closed for renovation

Climbed all the way up to this place to find it closed for renovation - there was no indication of this along the way or at the tourist office. Peered through the gates - probably not worth the entry fee.

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Russ F

13974

Reviewed April 30, 2018

Not much to look at but still fun

This is a cool stop to make. The "castle" is really an old tower. The statues are cool, the rum punch is a nice touch. It's a pretty good tour.

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James W

Destin

6427

Reviewed February 8, 2018

Blackbeards Castle

The last visit was before Irma...Grand children LOVED it...this visit should NOT be rushed...relax, enjoy....learn

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djb0646

Orem, Utah

2720

Reviewed January 10, 2018

closed

Really sad they closed when we visit. They are still under recovery from the hurricane, we do see workers are patching their fence (actually most of attractions in St. Thomas are closed). If you are planning for a visit please definitly check their availability.

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