The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas is expecting to reopen at the end of June, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

The relaunch of the iconic resort, long the leading resort in St Thomas, comes as the United States Virgin Islands recently reopened for tourism. 

“We are thrilled to welcome guests at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas again at the end of June,” Clifford Brutus, the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, told Caribbean Journal. “Our ladies and gentlemen on property have been working tirelessly to implement Marriott International’s elevated cleanliness protocols and other measures to prepare and ensure our guests feel confident in staying with us. We are working closely with local authorities to adhere to guidelines and are ready to create memorable stays for our visitors and to offer some respite from the past months.”

The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas has adapted for the new normal of travel, with social distancing to be practiced throughout the property, including the separation of pool and beach chairs by six feet. 

For housekeeping, guests will have the option to choose how often they want their rooms cleaned, and whether they want turn down service, for example.

Activities like watersports will be available, but on a reduced basis – the resort’s signature catamaran, Lady Lynsey, for example, will run daily trips at 50 percent capacity. 

The resort’s Ritz-Kids, Club Lounge and Spa will not be open for the initial launch but will reopen “ASAP,” according to Ritz-Carlton. 

The 180-room resort had just competed a $100 million transformation at the end of 2019. 

For more, visit The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas. 

— CJ