FAQ

Gecko’s Island Adventures is located on Customs House Street between King and Queen Streets in Downtown Frederiksted. A good point of reference is that we are located 1 block east of the cruise ship pier in downtown Frederiksted. We recommend entering our business name and not our address into Google Maps when using your phone’s GPS to locate us.  We do not recommed using Apple Maps.

Cruise ship guests: We’re conveniently located just a short one block walk from the Frederiksted cruise pier.

Gecko’s Island Adventures is open 7 days a week! We offer guided ATV adventures throughout the week, with tour times available by reservation.  Our office hours may vary depending on our scheduled tours, so we recommend booking your adventure in advance or calling 340-713-8820 if you are planning to stop by without a booking.

The minimum age to drive an ATV is 16 with a valid driver’s license. Minor drivers aged 16-17 must be accompanied on the tour by at least one of their biological parents or a court appointed legal guardian.  All drivers under the age of 23 must present a valid, government issued ID or driver’s license at check-in. Photos or copies of driver’s licenses will not be accepted.

The age limit to ride as a passenger is 5 at guide’s discretion. They must be able to sit behind the driver, hold on unassisted and stay awake for the full tour. If you bring your children (under 18) you will be required to sign a waiver for them to ride.  A parent or court appointed legal guardian must accompany the minor on the ATV tour.

All of our ATV’s have a maximum weight capacity of 450 lbs. This is for the driver and passenger combined. Our Xpedition STX has a weight capacity of 1000 lbs. for all 5 guests combined. * NOTE – You may be weighed at check-in

If there is an odd number of people with children under the driving age, we can arrange for the child to “ride with a guide” for an additional charge. (i.e. 2 adults, 3 children). The maximum weight of anyone riding with one of our guides is 200 lbs. If the odd number includes enough drivers to have the children ride with them, then you will need to book ATV’s for all drivers. (i.e. 3 adults, 2 children)

No, Gecko’s does not participate in on-ship booking of shore excursions. Our guests save $$$ by booking directly with us thereby eliminating cruise ship excursion fees.

Reservations are highly recommended! We keep our tour groups small to provide a more personal and enjoyable experience for our guests, so tours can fill up quickly.  We do welcome walk-ins whenever space is available.  Planning ahead? Reserve your adventure in advance to make sure you get the day and time you want!

There is a 48 Hour cancellation or rescheduling policy for all reservations.  For additional flexibility, we offer “trip protection” which can be purchased when you make a booking which allows for changes and cancellations up to one hour before the start of the tour.  Bookings made without “trip protection” are non-cancellable and non-changable within 48 hours of the tour departure time.

We use American made, Polaris Sportsman 570 touring ATV’s which are designed, built, and rated for two people, a driver and passenger.  Our ATVs have automatic transmissions and are easy to operate, making them a great choice for both experienced riders and guests who may be riding an ATV for the first time.

Before every tour, our expert guides provide a safety briefing and instructions on operating the ATV, so you’ll know exactly what to expect before we hit the trails.

No. In fact, the vast majority of our guests have no prior ATV experience. These machines are fully automatic and simple to drive. You will receive a detailed safety briefing as well as instructions on the operation of the ATV before departing on the tour. With that said, please understand that it is not an easy tour. You must be able to handle difficult terrain and keep up with the group however nearly all of our first-timers have no problems handling the machine or trails.

You must present the credit card used to make the booking as well as the ID of the person whose name is on the booking at check-in. If either is not available, another means of payment must be presented at check-in and the original payment will be refunded. We accept all major credit cards or cash. We do not accept checks.

Bring your camera (phone), sunglasses or eye protection, sunscreen, and water. On dry days, we recommend a face covering for dirt and dust which we have available for purchase in our office. Additionally, sports drinks, bottled water, sunscreen and some very cool tee shirts, hats and other Gecko’s Gear are available for purchase. For our Sunset Tours, we recommend bringing bug spray for our stop on the beach.

CLOSED TOE SHOES and EYE PROTECTION are REQUIRED! Dress comfortably in clothes that are OK to get dirty. Also, dress for the weather. Rain showers are common in the Caribbean but pose no threat to our tours.

That is entirely your decision. The trails that we are riding on are bumpy. Keep in mind, we are on ATV’s. Consult your physician if you have any concerns.