Activities on St John

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  Beaches & Hiking

  • • • We have so many beaches and trails to explore as some of your daily activities on St John we’ve devoted a whole section to highlight just some of them under our section titled, Beaches and Hikes. We are conveniently located to St. John North Shore beaches as well as South Shore and east end beaches.

• Snorkeling

  • • • Bring your own or rent right the beach at Trunk or Maho
      • Pro Tip: Trunk Bay snorkel shack has the best deal for rentals. Ask about a discount for a full week rental.
      • Things to Avoid while in the water: https://www.nps.gov/viis/planyourvisit/marine-hazards.htm
      • Fish Guide: https://www.nps.gov/viis/planyourvisit/upload/FishGuide_All_asOf05022017.pdf
      • See our snorkel & swim safety tips on this page (item 17 on the list)

  • Snuba

    • • https://www.visnuba.com/snuba-excursions/st-john-snuba/

  • Diving

    • • https://divelowkey.com/scuba-diving/daily-dives/

• Kayaking & Paddleboarding

  • • • Rent at Maho or Honeymoon, or explore some of these other options:
      • https://www.crabbyswatersports.com/Kayaks-for-National-Park Coral Bay
      • https://arawakexp.com/
      • https://www.usviexpeditions.com/
      • https://toursandwatersportsinthevirginislands.com/night-kayaking-from-margaritaville-resort
      • https://www.sup-stjohn.com – Rentals, Lessons, Yoga

• Charter Boating

  • • • Powerboat. Sailboat. Fish. Dive. Night Kayak. Island Hop. Excursions.
        • • • Coral Bay https://www.crabbyswatersports.com/Catamaran-Sailing/
            • Coral Bay https://flyawaychartersvi.com/index.php/powerboat-trips-to-bvi-and-usvi/
            • ‘Bad Kitty’ (BVIs) https://www.calypsovi.com/trips
            • https://vinow.com/stjohn/activities/powerboat/ Good write up of what to expect on Charters and costs
            • http://toursandwatersportsinthevirginislands.com Sunset cruises, BVIs, Night Kayaking
            • https://vinow.com/stjohn/activities/fishing/ Fishing Regulations
            • Wharfside Watersports has various size boats from a dingy to a trawler. https://wharfsidewatersports.com
      • BVIs (British Virgin Islands) – a very popular destination or day trip from St. John. However, at this time, restrictions are still tight and costs make the trip somewhat prohibitive by Charter Boat. Apparently there will be an update on October 23, 2023. In the meantime, here is a map of some popular destinations at the BVIs.

• Sunset Cruise Cruz Bay

  • • • https://cruzbaywatersports.com/tour-category/st-john-excursions-snorkeling/ 

• Boating, Fishing, Mooring Rules from National Park

  • • • • • • Interactive Map of Moorings, Anchoring, Beach Access and Fee Pay Stations https://www.nps.gov/viis/planyourvisit/virgin-islands-marine-visitor-use-information.htm
            • Private Vessel size limits and locations; Mooring Ball Colors: https://www.nps.gov/viis/planyourvisit/upload/VIIS_2016_Mariner_Protection_Guide-page1Access.pdf
            • Fishing Season and other regulations https://www.nps.gov/viis/planyourvisit/upload/VIIS_2016_Mariner__Guide-page2Access.pdf
            • Google Earth Safe Boating Marine Guide https://www.nps.gov/viis/planyourvisit/boating-information.htm

• Wining and Dining

  • • • • • • Coral Bay
            • Cruz Bay

• Music & Events

• Sightseeing and Shopping

• Donate or Volunteer on St John

  • • • • • https://friendsvinp.org (Help Maintain the National Park – Friends of the Park)
          • https://www.stjohnanimalcarecenter.com (Adopt a Pet or Assist with Daily Care – Animal Care Center, Cruz Bay)
          • https://horsestjohn.com (Visit a sanctuary for animals in need on St. John, Coral Bay – Carolina Corral)

• Tours

  • • • • • https://reef2peak.com/tours/ Maho Bay
          • https://viecotours.com/activities/ You can sort by St John or St Thomas activities

We do not endorse any specific business or organization. Listings contained here are not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities.