Things to do
CONNECTIONS: Commonly known as the “know-it-alls” when it comes to St. John! Tourists and locals come to Connections, in the heart of Cruz Bay and Coral Bay, for information on what’s happening . We send, receive and hold mail and packages, store luggage, provide faster Internet access, local and long distance calls, faxes, boat charters, Western Union, ads on the bulletin board and a lot more. Over two dozen services! That’s why our T-shirts say “For a good time, call 776-6922!” Please visit our Website here!
VIRGIN ISLAND ECOTOURS: A unique, multi-eco experience awaits you. A nature guide introduces you to the fabulous world above and below the waters and on land at Caneel Bay in St. John’s Virgin Islands National Park. Kayak over turquoise waters and past sandy beaches. Hike through a picturesque wooded trail. Snorkel a colorful coral reef. Three experiences in one relaxing outing! Visit their Website here!
CRUZ BAY WATERSPORTS: Celebrating 27 years in business, Cruz Bay Watersports has evolved into the most diversified Watersports Company in the Virgin Islands. Scuba and snorkel trips offered daily as well as BVI trips to the Baths, Caves, Foxy’s, and the Soggy Dollar Bar. Parasailing, Waverunners and dinghies are also offered on a daily basis. With two retail locations, Cruz Bay and the Westin Resort, CBW is your best source for “All Things Watersports.” Learn more here.
PALM TREE CHARTERS: Captain John Brandi is living the dream, and he wants to share it with you. After planning his move to paradise for more than a decade, John and his wife Sue are enjoying island life on St. John and running a charter boat to share the island experience with you. Palma Bella, their Glacier Bay power cat, can take you anywhere in the U.S. or British Virgin Islands you want to go, in fuel-efficient comfort. As John likes to say, You choose the cruise. Watch our interview with Captain John, or contact him for more information, here!
LION IN DA‘ SUN CHARTERS: Offering captained day charter powerboats to enjoy island hopping the U.S. and British Islands on a private day trip. Let the captain show you the sights, or design a trip of your own, there is no itinerary except your own, the boat and captain are yours for the day. Destinations might include Jost Van Dyke, Foxy’s, Norman Island, Sandy Spit or the Baths on Virgin Gorda to name a few. Meet the brothers Matt and Josh Slayton who moved to St. John after college to find jobs they would love working at everyday and instead created them by starting Lion In Da Sun. Check out their Website here! And see our interview with Matt and Josh here!
SLOOP JONES: Make a visit to Sloop Jones part of a daylong adventure on St. John’s East End. Here, past Coral Bay and beyond the boundaries of the National Park, you will find pristine bays and shoreline, some of the best snorkeling and untouched, natural beauty. And a trip to the Sloop Jones Art Studio is the perfect reason to explore the East End. As Sloop says, “The East End is 12 minutes from Coral Bay….and 12 years from Cruz Bay.” Make a trip to the East End part of your next visit, and be sure to spend some time at Sloop’s studio. Learn more here.
OCEAN RUNNER: No trip to St. John is complete without spending a day on the water, and Ocean Runner, located on Cruz Bay Beach, offers a fleet of meticulously maintained power boats. It’s a great way to get to a new destination, like a trip to the British Virgin Islands. Ocean Runner’s boats are available with or without a captain, giving you total freedom to explore where and when you want, on your own schedule. Learn more here. And watch Ocean Runner’s On-StJohn video!
NOAH’S LITTLE ARKS: The perfect way to spend a day beach hopping and snorkeling! Even with little or no boating experience, you’ll watch a short orientation video and then, with confidence, be able to get to snorkeling spots unreachable by car, including some of the island’s most secluded, often deserted beaches. An inexpensive way to spend a day on the water and enjoy some of St. John’s most beautiful locations. Noah’s Little Arks is located directly on the beach in Cruz Bay, by The Beach Bar. Learn more here.
