St. John US Virgin Islands

Exotic and Exclusive

In the heart of the Caribbean lies an island that outshines even the brilliant blues of its waters, with two-thirds of its area preserved as a national park. Together with St. John's essence of relaxation, you'll find complete rejuvenation.

St. John, the smallest and most idyllic of the three United States Virgin Islands, is best known for its dozens of post card perfect white sand beaches, turquoise bays abounding in colorful corals and rainbows of tropical fish and endless vistas of green velvet hills. Only nine miles long and three miles wide, two thirds of the island is the Virgin Islands National Park, so its spectacular beaches and untouched forests will remain that way for generations to come and be accessible to all. There are tours of the National Park by Jeep or safari bus and hikes on spectacular trails led by Park Rangers who enrich the experience with talks on the island's history and geology as well as its flora and fauna. Frequent visitors to St. John are beach lovers who are always ready to go back to the beach. 

While it is only twenty minutes from St. Thomas by convenient hourly ferry, St. John is the peaceful, uncommercialized paradise of island fantasies. It has no high-rise buildings, cruise ship docks or airport.

Despite its unspoiled atmosphere, it offers every facility and amenity found at major resorts.

Water sports abound and one can charter boats from kayaks to ketches to catamarans by the day or week, with or without captain.  Day excursions for sightseeing, picnicking, snorkeling, or scuba diving are offered on every variety of sail or motor craft.  Sport fishing in our waters is an experience you'll always remember. Activities on land include hikes you can take on your own or with a National Park guide, horseback riding, donkey trail rides, rock climbing, exploring historic ruins, and more.

Getting around the island is easy. Cruz Bay, the major town where the ferry docks is on the west end of the island facing Red Hook in St. Thomas. It is connected by an excellent paved road to most of the bays and beaches and to Coral Bay, the picturesque yacht harbor on the east end of the island. Several local agencies, all a short walk from the ferry dock, offer rental cars, jeeps and canopied trucks by the day or week. Colorful canopied taxis also line the dock all day and evening offering rides to accommodations as well as tours.

St. John's surprisingly large selection of restaurants runs from breeze cooled spots for barbecue or burgers to air-conditioned hideaways for Continental cuisine and candlelight. There are many great chefs cooking on the island. The hotels, restaurants and bars offer evening entertainment by the great array of talented, world-class musicians that St. John attracts.

Visitors can find ample supplies of fresh and frozen foods, delicatessen and baked goods and a good selection of liquors and wines.

On St. John, you'll find over 31 of the world's most pristine beaches, there are beaches with plenty of room for you to mix with friends and family or find a quiet hideaway. From Trunk Bay to Cinnamon Bay you'll find plenty of seclusion and beachcombing to keep you occupied all day long. 

Most people who visit come back again and again.