St John is where our charter guest spend the majority of their time within the USVI.  Especially, those who are going over to the British Virgin Islands.  

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St John is known for its pristine beaches, lush tropical forests, and clear waters ideal for snorkeling and diving. The island is relatively small, covering about 20 square miles.

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A significant portion of St. John is protected as part of the Virgin Islands National Park. The park covers approximately 7,259 acres of land on the island, which is about 60% of St. John's total land area.

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The creation of the national park is largely thanks to the generosity of Laurance Rockefeller. In 1956, he donated about 5,000 acres of land to the federal government, which formed the core of the Virgin Islands National Park. This donation was pivotal in preserving much of the island's natural beauty and ecological diversity for future generations.

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Cruz Bay - This is the location of the main harbor and "town" on St John.  All the mooring balls in Cruz Bay are private, so the closest you will be able to pick up a mooring ball is right around the point (Lind Point), which is a short dinghy ride.  There are two dinghy dock areas, one by the main "people" ferry dock and one near the National Parks Dock.  

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IMPORTANT:  Be SURE to lock your dinghy when in Cruz Bay.  Sometimes, (especially with a little too much alcohol) dinghies tend to get a mixed up, so it is very important to lock secure yours.

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Honeymoon and Caneel - The closest mooring field to Cruz Bay, this is a favorite area for the last night on charter.  There are tons of great restaurants and shops and is the main taxi area for getting around the island. 

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Hawksnest - Quiet and secluded, Hawksnest is home to the smallest "charted" beach in the Caribbean, locally known as "Two-Butt Beach".  The other more famous beach within Hawksnest is Oppenheimer Beach, made famous for its historical significance as the former property of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the "father of the atomic bomb".  There is a distinctive red-roofed pavilion that was part of the Oppenheimer's estate.

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Trunk Bay - Probably the most famous of all the beaches on St John, primarily because it is the most photographed beach in the Virgin Islands. There is a lookout on the drive above Trunk Bay that is a prime location for gorgeous and scenic photos.  

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However, Trunk Bay is not recommended as an anchorage.  The mooring balls are quite far from shore and the swim in can be very difficult.  There are LOTS of cruise ship visitors here, lots of ferry wake, and it is much better to visit from shore than it is by boat. 

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Cinnamon Bay - One of the longest beaches on island and is home to the Cinnamon Bay campgroungs.  There is a small general store here that is open daily until 6pm as well as a restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.  They usually have a food truck during lunchtime.  There are a couple of mooring balls there, but it is also an easy dinghy ride from Francis Bay, if you prefer the calmer anchorage there. Cinnamon Bay (click for info)