St John Island and Trunk Bay Beach Tour, St John

About this activity

Avoid the crowds with this small group tour of St. John. You'll be picked up at your resort or cruise ship and will head to the East End ferry dock or meet the guide at the Cruz Bay dock and tour the beautiful island of St John, after enjoy beach time at the world class Trunk Bay Beach. Travel between the two islands on a scenic ferry ride then steps ashore on St John. Began with an island tour of this picture-perfect island given by a local guide. Tour is wonderful for scenic view, beach time and leaning about the history of the island.

After your island tour, you’ll have free time to explore the charming town of Cruz Bay before heading back to St. Thomas. Wander through its unique architectural buildings, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, visit art galleries, or browse the boutiques for one‑of‑a‑kind finds.

Please note that ferry tickets to and from St. John are not included in this tour's cost and are available for purchase at the dock.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 99 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Great Exploration Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: National Park fees
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Option to be Picked up at both cruise ports in St. Thomas
Included: Option for Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities - recommended
Not included: Round trip ferry tickets to St. John

Itinerary

Stop 1

20 min

Ferry ride from Redhook going to St. John.
Trunk Bay Beach

2 hours Admission included

Relax in the sand, soak up the rays and rent snorkel gear to explore the underwater world. See the well-preserved coral reef and the schools of tropical fish flitting about.
Annaberg Sugar Plantation

20 min Admission included

The Annaberg Plantation is a partially restored sugarcane factory.
Virgin Islands National Park

30 min

We drive through the Virgin Islands National Park stop at Cruz Bay Overlook and Trunk Bay Overlook. The center has two passport stamps. The Virgin Island National Park and the Virgin Island Reef National Monument, which surrounds the island through various areas in the water. The center also offers souvenirs.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Marriott's Frenchman's Cove
Emerald Beach Resort
Sapphire Beach Resort
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Buoy Haus Beach Resort St. Thomas, Autograph Collection
Lindbergh Bay Hotel and Villas
Point Pleasant Resort
Crystal Cove Beach Resort on Sapphire Bay
Windward Passage Hotel
The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa
Pirate's Pension at Bluebeard's Castle by Capital Vacations
Castle Villas at Bluebeards by Capital Vacations

and 19 more pickup points

Selected Hotels/Resorts - Pick-up will be at the front lobby. Please indicate your hotel if it's not on the list for us to confirm 24 to 48 hours from your tour date if we can pick you up from there or provide a meet-up location.

*The meeting place for visitors coming in at Crown Bay Cruise Ship Terminal is at the Windmill located in front of your ship in the shopping mall. Walking distance from the ship is about 3 to 5 minutes. There is a free shuttle from your ship if you would rather not walk.

The meeting place for visitors coming in at West Indian Company Cruise Ship Terminal at Haven Site Shopping Mall will be at Gate # 4 next to the Virgin Bar & Restaurant.

Meet up in St. John - will meet the guide at Cruz Bay port and nearby Cruz Bay hotels.

Using your ticket

Contact your local moderator via email if you don't receive your pick-up instructions. For cruise ship arrangements, do so 72 hours before your tour date. For hotel arrangements, do so 24 hours in advance.
If you haven't received our email. Please check your spam folder as our email might have been filtered.
If booking through a travel agency, please ensure the agency relays the information accurately.
Transport included for pick-up options. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
Ferry tickets to and from St. John will be at your own expense.

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Ferry tickets to and from St. John are not included in this tour's cost and are available for purchase at the dock. Roundtrip tickets costs $16.30 per person.
Please note: Tour schedules are subject to change based on local traffic conditions and cruise ship arrival/departure times.
Please confirm cruise ship dock upon booking for those coming from a cruise.
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Before getting in the vehicle after your beach time, make sure you're clean of sand and wearing dry clothes.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. This tour operates with a minimum of 4 guests. Cancellation notice will be given 24 hours in advance

Options

PickUp at Frenchman's Cove

PickUp at Frenchman's Cove: This is the pricing option for those who wish to be picked up at Marriott's Frenchman's Cove, St Thomas USVI

Pickup included
Pick-up at The Westin St. John

Pick-up at The Westin St. John: This is for guests staying at the Westin St. John Villas.

Pickup included
St. John Dock Nearby Hotels

St. John Dock Nearby Hotels: This is for guests staying in St. John Hotels close to the Cruz Bay dock.

Pickup included
From West Indian Dock Gate 4

For WICO Cruise Ships Guest: This is exclusive for guests from cruise ships docking in West Indian Dock. 1:00 PM Schedule are for LATE SHIPS ONLY.

Pickup included
Meet-up in St. John (Cruz Bay)

Starting point:

Cruz Bay Ferry Dock, 86J3+GRC St. John, Prince St, Cruz Bay, St John 00830, USVI
St. Thomas Hotels or Meet-Up

Guests Staying in St. Thomas: This is for guests staying on the island. We pick-up in all selected hotels in the dropdown.

Pickup included
PickUp at Bolongo Bay Resort

This is the pricing option for those who wish to be picked up at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, ST Thomas USVI

Pickup included
PickUp at Limetree Resort

This is the pricing option for those who wish to be picked up at Limetree Beach Resort by Club Wyndham, St Thomas USVI

Pickup included
PickUp at The Westin Frenchman

PickUp at The Westin Frenchman: This is the pricing option for those who wish to be picked up at The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef, St Thomas

Pickup included
Crown Bay Dock at Windmill
Crown Bay Cruise Ships Only: This is for guests in cruise ships docking in Crown Bay Dock.
- 9:00 AM - regular tour
- 1:30 PM - For Late Ships Only
Pickup included
PickUp at Elysian Beach Resort

This is the pricing option for those who wish to be picked up at Club Wyndham Elysian Beach Resort, St Thomas USVI

Pickup included