St John Island Sightseeing Tour
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
National Park fees
Option for pick-up in St. Thomas cruise ports and selected hotels/resorts
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Round trip ferry tickets to St. John
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Caneel Bay Beach
This is just an overlooking stop.
Trunk Bay Beach
This is an overlooking stop.
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
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
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
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
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
Tour + Rum Tasting (Pick-up)
From St. Thomas Select Hotels: This includes a an island sightseeing tour and a rum tasting activity after the tour.
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 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
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
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
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
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
Tour + Rum Tasting (Meet-up)
Meet-up in Cruz bay St. John: This includes an island sightseeing tour and a rum-tasting activity. The meet-up will be at the Cruz Bay port in St. John.
Starting point:
Cruz Bay Ferry Dock, 86J3+GRC St. John, Prince St, Cruz Bay, St John 00830, USVI
Pickup included
Reviews
80 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Confused
Jody F,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was hard to find our correct driver and tour bus- a little confusing. We were told our driver was Kenneth and then it was switched to another driver. One of our draws for the trip was the national park and Annaberg ruins- he almost didn’t take us to the ruins because he said we will all need time for the beach . At the ruins we felt like it was all a rush and didn’t have time to read the information and take in the importance of this place. We had NO idea we were going to the beach at Trunk Bay for two hours. That was not in the description and we didn’t have towels or bathing attire with us. That was frustrating. We also went to Coral Bay and that wasn’t in the itinerary. And why didn’t we stop for a picture at the Trunk Bat overlook? It’s such a famous overlook. Were we in the wrong tour group? The group we were with were nice though.
Good brief open air taxi tour of Virgin Island national Park
Kenneth P,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Educational drive by viewing of St Johns/ Virgin Island national Park. Kenneth was excellent guide. This is not a stop, get out and walk around tour, but that's ok as most of our group had limited mobility. This is a drive by tour except for 20 minutes at sugar plantation. It's customary for taxis on Island to be open air and are bumpy winding roads. Two tall steps required to board taxi. Make sure your party ok with that. We would have liked a 20 minute stop at national park visitors center (was not offered). Overall I would recommend. The high tide is a decent restaurant overlooking water (cruz bay) while you wait for return ferry. Communication with the tour operator was good.
Good overview
Cosmopolitan546105,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Enjoyed the excursion, our driver was friendly and informative. Just wish we had been able to go to Trunk Beach for a short period of time.
Great views
Stuart K,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Kenneth was great about the history of the island and very personable. We did see most of the island with some spectacular views. The Annaberg Sugar plantation was interesting but be prepared to walk up and down a very steep hill. The views are well worth. The vehicle itself was hard to get into if you have any issues with your legs or back.
Excellent scenic and...
Karen B,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent scenic and beaches with clear water. Driver very knowledgeable of the Island. Will book again.
Great drive thru St. John
Beverly D,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kenneth our driver was very informative and informative. He went out of his way to make sure everyone had a good experience.
Beware of Captain Leon on St. John! Classic bait & switch
Kbowlby13fromnj,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We arrived at Cruz Bay by ferry from St. Thomas on Monday July 7, 2025. My daughter and I had lunch at a restaurant right outside the Ferry Dock. As we exited the restaurant, a man approached us and offered a tour of the island...we were going to inquire about one anyway so we asked him the cost. He stated that it would be $40pp. We agreed and a short time later a man in a taxi calling himself "Capt. Leon" explained that he would drive the two of us around the island. He took us to many beautiful places on the Island and we were able to take pictures at Trunk Bay etc. When we arrived back in town ( approx. 1 1/2 hrs later, he said we owed him $325! We told him what we were quoted by the person who coordinated the tour for us. He claimed to be upset that we were quoted so little. ( We weren't buying it...it was obviously a classic bait and switch). It put a bit of a damper on our trip. He claimed to be ex-military....I hope not because I thought persons in the military were honorable people. He was not.
Kenneth was a great and...
Lori M,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kenneth was a great and knowledgeable guide. He took us to many points of interest on the island of St. John. Also, when you get off the ferry, there are vendors right in the square. Great tour!
Very informative and...
Robbin B,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and priced right. We learned a lot about the history of the island. Kenneth really knows his stuff!
Kenneth was wonderful. He...
William S,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Kenneth was wonderful. He gave us great insights to the history of the islands and more recent events. We arrived 30 minutes early but as the entire group was there Kenneth was ready to go too.
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