EXPERIENCED BOATERS!! Pack a cooler, some snacks and snorkel gear! This is a quick way to get around the island and see all of the snorkel spots and beautiful beaches that St. John has to offer. We highly recommend doing this as we have done it in the past and had the best time.

Pictured is a drone shot that Jimmy took from our dinghy day!

There are some really cool spots on the island that are much easier to access via the water. A couple are listed below:

1) Great Lameshur Bay and Little Lameshur Bay offer a secluded Virgin Islands classic white sand beach, and scattered ruins to explore that would otherwise require a difficult 4 mile hike.

2) Waterlemon Cay debatably has the best snorkeling on the island. The beach is slightly rocky, but you can find a spot to hang in the shade and enjoy a snack on the beach.

3) Tektite Bay offers a visually stunning snorkel through large rock outcroppings. There is less coral at this bay, but it does have larger marine life such as barracuda, tarpons, and large turtles.

These are just a few of the hidden gems around the island. Be sure to check out websites like seestjohn.com for other locations off the beaten path.

Mongoose junction has plenty of stores to shop for anything from souvenirs to high end jewelry, rum, and art. Check out the Sun Dog Cafe for a painkiller too!

Shops in and around Mongoose Junction are where you’d want to grab some snorkel gear for the week!

Lime Out is a floating taco and margarita bar, located in Coral Bay, that is truly a unique experience. To get to Coral Bay, you can hop a taxi from Cruz Bay (Make sure to get your taxi drivers phone number for the return trip!). If you rent a car, the bay is about a 25 minute drive from Cruz Bay via centerline road. The drive in itself offers phenomenal views of St. John and the surrounding islands. To reach Lime Out floating in the middle of Coral bay, pontoon shuttles can be booked at the following link:
https://book.peek.com/s/457cdce4-c6f1-4c22-9f60-1513029e00c3/p_p4gkg9?mode=standalone

Calypso VI boats are some of a quickest catamarans on the water to maximize your 8 hour boat day. Some of the best experiences the Bride and Groom have had have been on the water, Island hopping from the USVI to BVI. The charter company offers several different packages to explore places like the Virgin Baths, Soggy Dollar, and the Willy T.

There are many charter options available from St. John that offer a much more customizable and exclusive boat day. If you want to do a boat day, be sure to do some research before coming down!