St John Island and Trunk Bay Beach Tour
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Avoid the crowds with this small group tour of St. John. You'll be picked up at your resort or cruise ship and will head to the East End ferry dock or meet the guide at the Cruz Bay dock and tour the beautiful island of St John, after enjoy beach time at the world class Trunk Bay Beach. Travel between the two islands on a scenic ferry ride then steps ashore on St John. Began with an island tour of this picture-perfect island given by a local guide. Tour is wonderful for scenic view, beach time and leaning about the history of the island. After your island tour, you’ll have free time to explore the charming town of Cruz Bay before heading back to St. Thomas. Wander through its unique architectural buildings, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, visit art galleries, or browse the boutiques for one‑of‑a‑kind finds. Please note that ferry tickets to and from St. John are not included in this tour's cost and are available for purchase at the dock.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
- National Park fees
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Option to be Picked up at both cruise ports in St. Thomas
- Option for Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities - recommended
- Round trip ferry tickets to St. John
Itinerary
Ferry ride from Redhook going to St. John.
Relax in the sand, soak up the rays and rent snorkel gear to explore the underwater world. See the well-preserved coral reef and the schools of tropical fish flitting about.
The Annaberg Plantation is a partially restored sugarcane factory.
We drive through the Virgin Islands National Park stop at Cruz Bay Overlook and Trunk Bay Overlook. 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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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4Very enjoyable! Our...
Very enjoyable! Our driver/tour guide was very good! Although, I believe it was overpriced. With what we paid person, the ferry should have been included. That said...it was definitely worth seeing!
5Birthday Trip
First I want to say something about our driver Kenneth, he was amazing. I’m a history/culture person and I loved how each tour he explained everything to us. The island is beautiful and we will definitely be back.
5A great tour experience on St. John
Kenneth was great and knowledgeable. He was very informative of the different areas we went to. I would definitely recommend this tour of St John island. 10/10 stars!
5St. John's is a must-do.
What an amazing experience to learn about the island's culture and history. Our tour guide, Kenneth, was excellent, very professional, gracious, and hospitable, and showed us all around the island, exploring as well as providing us with the background history.
5Great Tour
The tour is really nice. I enjoyed the ride through the national park with stops along the way to take photos. The tour guide Kenneth was knowledgeable and very helpful. We had 2 hours at Trunk Bay Beach and the water there was wonderful! I recommend this tour.
4St John’s tour Aug 2026
I came from St Thomas so I was really hoping to see more of the island. Kenneth did a great job of giving us history and details about the areas we were passing. The plantation spot was not as exciting as I was expecting. Trunk Bay was cool even with the rain but also felt rushed. You should separate cruise people from land tourists. He did give me the option to stay but the rain helped me make my decision to leave with the group. I also wish you guys had a partner in St. Thomas, that would include transportation from our hotel to red Hook rather than a taxi.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 99 travellers
- Operated by
- Great Exploration Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 confirm cruise ship dock upon booking for those coming from a cruise.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Before getting in the vehicle after your beach time, make sure you're clean of sand and wearing dry clothes.
How it compares in Cruz Bay
- Its from-price is 88% below the median of the 23 day trips we list in Cruz Bay.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 23.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cruz Bay
Cruz Bay is the small ferry town and main settlement of St John in the US Virgin Islands, the gateway to a national park of beaches, reefs and hills.
Cruz Bay sits on the west coast of St John, the smallest of the three main US Virgin Islands, with pastel buildings, shops and bars around a small harbour. Ferries link it to Red Hook on St Thomas, and the town is the gateway to Virgin Islands National Park, which covers more than half of the island. The Danish West Indies, as the islands were once called, were sold to the United States in 1917, and Danish-built walls and sugar-mill ruins survive.
Top-ranked sights in Cruz Bay: Maho Bay.
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