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Island Journal

Explore St. John like a local

Quick reads, smart tips, and real traveler insights so your trip feels effortless from day one.

Hikers with backpacks at an overlook above the sea

Trails, Beaches and Fees, Starting From Cruz Bay

A guide to Virgin Islands National Park from Cruz Bay: visitor center hours, the Trunk Bay fee, trails you can walk to, the Reef Bay hike and park rules.

Snorkeler in clear blue water off St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Weather, Crowds and Events, Month by Month

The best time to visit St. John, USVI: NOAA rainfall and sea temperatures by month, high and low season, hurricane season and the St. John Celebration.

Aerial view of Cruz Bay harbor and the green hills of St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Walk, Safari Taxi or Bus: How to Reach Each Beach From Town

St. John beaches without a car: which you can walk to from Cruz Bay, which need a safari taxi or the bus, and what each one has, from official park sources.

Balcony view over Cruz Bay harbor from a DGMI Properties suite

Ferry, Beaches, Dinner and a National Park Trail, All on Foot

What you can reach on foot from a stay in Cruz Bay: the ferry dock, beaches, restaurants, shops and the Lind Point Trail to Honeymoon Beach.

Turquoise bay and green hills on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Airport to Island: Taxi, Ferry and Timing, Step by Step

St. John has no airport. Here is the taxi and ferry route from St. Thomas airport (STT) to Cruz Bay, how long it takes and which dock to choose.

Wooden boat on clear turquoise water off St. John

Cruz Bay, Coral Bay or a Villa: How to Choose Your St. John Base

Where to stay in St. John: Cruz Bay suits most visitors, with the ferry, a beach and restaurants on foot. Compare Coral Bay, villas, resorts and suites.

Traveler planning a Cruz Bay itinerary on a laptop

Beaches, Trails, Dinner and Day Plans You Can Reach From Town

Things to do in Cruz Bay, St. John: what you can walk to, the Lind Point Trail to Honeymoon Beach, which beaches need a taxi, Trunk Bay fees and easy day plans.

Couple photographing a St. John beach view

Quiet Park Beaches or the Airport and the Cruise Port: How to Choose

St. John vs St. Thomas: compare beaches, crowds, costs, getting around and trip length to decide which U.S. Virgin Island to stay on, and how to see both.

Flat lay of travel essentials for a St. John trip: hat, sunscreen, camera and map

Documents, Ferries, Cars, Packing and the National Park, in One Place

First trip to St. John, USVI? How to get there, whether you need a passport or a car, what to pack, park fees and where to base yourself in Cruz Bay.

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