St John Island Sightseeing Tour, St John

About this activity

Depart St. Thomas or meet up at St. John for a visit to the smallest of the US Virgin Islands. Take in the history of the island as well as its majestic natural beauty on this half-day tour. See an old Danish sugar plantation, a national park, and various lookouts along the way.

Start by boarding a ferry that takes you across the short 4 miles (6.4 km) of water between St. Thomas and St. John, where your tour bus awaits you. With your local guide, stop first at the Virgin Islands National Park to take in beautiful mountain vistas, impossibly blue water, and verdant coastal greenery. Enjoy the panoramic displays of white-sand beaches meeting mountain forests at your next 2 stops, Caneel Bay and Trunk Bay.

At Annaberg, see the remnants of a 1780s sugar mill plantation. Wonder at the ruins of the factory, windmill, and slave quarters as you learn about the island's Danish settlers. Finish with a drive back to the ferry terminal for your cruise back to St. Thomas.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 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: National Park fees
Included: Option for pick-up in St. Thomas cruise ports and selected hotels/resorts

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Round trip ferry tickets to St. John

Itinerary

Caneel Bay Beach

15 min

This is just an overlooking stop.
Trunk Bay Beach

15 min

This is an overlooking stop.
Annaberg Sugar Plantation

20 min Admission included

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

one hour

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

We pick up from major hotels in the Cruz Bay area.

End point

We pick up from major hotels in the Cruz Bay area.

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

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

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

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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 provide the following info at time of booking: hotel name or ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
A minimum of 2-3 people per booking is required depending on days. This tour operates with a minimum of four guest cancellation notice will be given 24 hours in advance
Follow the island time as US Virgin Island doesn't follow Daylight Saving Time.
Possible cancellation after confirmation, if there are not enough passengers to meet tour guests requirement. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or a full refund will be offered.
Please confirm cruise ship dock upon booking for those coming from a cruise.

Options

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
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
Meet-up in Cruz Bay Dock

Meet-Up in St. John: Take a taxi from St. Thomas Hotels to Redhook dock and take the ferry to St. John. Ferry tickets cost $16.30 USD roundtrip.

Starting points:

Cruz Bay Ferry Dock, 86J3+GRC St. John, Prince St, Cruz Bay, St John 00830, USVI

Cruz Bay, St John 00830, USVI
West Indian Dock Gate 4
West Indian Cruise Ships Only: This is for guests in cruise ships docking in West Indian Dock.
- 9:00 AM - regular tour
- 1:30 PM - For Late Ships Only
Pickup included
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
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
PickUp at Bolongo Bay Resort

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

Pickup included
Selected Hotels and 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 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
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 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