Episode 9: What You Need to Know When Planning a Trip to St John in the US Virgin Islands
This episode we continue our “recorded onsite” series as we discover St John in the US Virgin Islands. No need for a passport this week as St John is another US Territory. We will talk about where to stay on the Island, where to eat, and what to do along with conversations that we’ve had over the last few days. So pack a bag and come join us on St John. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure.
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In the esisode did forget to mention how to get here. To get to St. John you'll need to fly to St. Thomas and take a ferry over to St. John. The ferry runs from Red Hook on St. Thomas to Cruz Bay. You can take a taxi from the airport on St. Thomas to Red Hook to take the ferry. Check here for the ferry schedule. If you are staying at the Westin there is a separate ferry that is available. Check into their desk in the baggage claim area and they provide a shuttle to Red Hook. It is more expensive to take their ferry but it takes you directly to the resort and you can go back and forth to St. Thomas as much as you would like during your stay. Check with the Westin St John for the most up to date ferry schedule.
Where to stay:
Westin St. John Resort & Villas (this is where we have stayed twice)
Gallows Point Resort - right in Cruz Bay
Other places to stay in Cruz Bay and in Coral Bay
Eco lodge on St John - Concordia Eco Resort in Coral Bay
What to do:
Rent a car to drive to all the beaches on the island
O’Connor Car Rental (this one has a location at the Westin as well)
Snorkel - this is what we spent most of our time on this trip doing!
Our Top 5 Snorkel Beaches from this Trip
- Hawksnest
- Watermelon Cay
- Truck Bay
- Cinnamon Bay
- Maho Bay - to see the turtles
You Tube of Snorkeling Video Link
If you are staying on St Thomas or are on a Cruise that ports in St Thomas here are some day trip options so you can see St. John
Day trips to St John from St Thomas
St John Island Sightseeing Tour from St Thomas
St John Island and Trunk Bay Beach Tour from St Thomas
Where to Eat on St. John
Mongoose Junction
St. John Brewers Tap Room
Our Market Smoothies - tell our friend Karen that Scott & Melissa sent you
Tap & Still - burgers, wings, fries, beer
Grocery options - we recommend packing lunches for the beach and picking up breakfast items
Dolphin Market - has gluten free, keto etc. options
Starfish Market
Other Resources
St John Packing List is Here
Full St John Blog Post Guide is Here
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