Trunk Bay and the turquoise waters of St. John

Unique Island Assets · St. John Guest Guide

Make a day
of it

Boat days, snorkeling, trails, fishing, shopping, wellness and everything in between—some of our favorite ways to experience St. John.

Choose your kind of day

What sounds
good?

St. John can be as adventurous or as easygoing as you want it to be.

Boat all day. Find a turtle. Take a trail. Shop for something made on island. Book a massage. Or do a little of everything.

A couple hours

Keep it easy

Snorkel, shop, paddle or take a short trail.

Half a day

Do something

Fish, dive, kayak or ride through Coral Bay.

Full day

Go all in

Charter a boat, head to the BVI or hike deeper into the park.

Slow afternoon

Island time

Shop Cruz Bay, book a massage or chase sunset.

Boating in the waters around St. John

On the Water

Get out
there

Some of the best St. John days happen away from shore.

Boat + Sail

Snorkel sails · sunsets · private boat days · island hopping

Cruz Bay Watersports ↗

Fishing

Family fishing through offshore sportfishing

Just Fish ↗

Kayak + Paddleboard

Guided paddles · rentals · kayak + snorkel

VI Ecotours ↗

BVI Day Trip

Jost Van Dyke · Virgin Gorda · island hopping

See Options ↗

Under the Surface

See what’s
down there

St. John makes it easy to find great snorkeling without ever stepping onto a boat.

Maho Turtles + easy entry
Trunk Bay Underwater trail
Waterlemon Stronger swimmers

Guided Snorkel

Prefer to explore with a guide?

VI Ecotours ↗

Scuba Dive

Introductory experiences + certified diving

Low Key ↗
Sea turtle swimming in the clear waters of St. John
Explore below the surface
America Hill overlook
America Hill Overlook · Virgin Islands National Park

On the Trail

See St. John
on foot

Easy–Moderate

Lind Point

Close to Cruz Bay with an overlook plus access toward Salomon and Honeymoon.

Moderate

Ram Head

Big coastal views beyond Salt Pond with very little shade.

Strenuous

Reef Bay

Forest, historic sites and a substantial climb back out.

History

Annaberg

Historic plantation ruins and beautiful Leinster Bay views.

Virgin Islands National Park ↗

Around the Island

There’s more
to explore

Ride, wander, shop or make the most ambitious thing on your schedule a massage.

Guests horseback riding with Carolina Corral on St. John
Horseback Riding

Ride St. John

Scenic island trail rides with Carolina Corral in Coral Bay.

Carolina Corral ↗
Shopping

Shop St. John

Local art, jewelry, island-made gifts, resort wear and something to bring home with you.

Relaxing outdoor tropical massage
Spa + Wellness

Slow it down

Book a massage at the spa or have the relaxation come to your villa.

Vitamin Sea Spa ↗

Before you head out

A few things
worth knowing

Check weather and sea conditions before water activities.

Confirm meeting locations before leaving the villa.

Bring water, sun protection and reef-conscious sunscreen.

Keep valuables out of sight in parked vehicles.

Verify current passport and customs requirements for BVI excursions.

Give turtles, coral and other wildlife plenty of space.

Rather have someone else handle it?

Let our concierge take it from here

Explore on your own or let our guest services team help arrange the details.