Destination: St. John

St. John, the smallest of the USVI at 9 miles long and 3 miles wide, is just a 15-45 minute ferry ride from St. Thomas and an excellent option if you’re visiting the larger island. I’ve gotten to go there once for a day and would love the chance to go back for an extended visit. It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been, and I barely saw any of it! Trunk Bay from FeistyTourist, turtle from Snorkeling St. John, snorkelers from St. Thomas Cruise Excursions. Getting There St. John is a quiet place - there are no high rise buildings, cruise ship docks (cruiser tip: don’t confuse St. John, USVI with St. John’s, Antigua; they’re very different but both very special), or airports. So how do you get there? Fly or cruise in to St. Thomas. From St. Thomas, get the ferry at either Red Hook or Charlotte Amalie to Cruz Bay.... [read full story]