Things to Do in St. John, Caribbean - St. John Attractions
Things to Do in St. John
Check out must-see sights and activities:
Trunk Bay Beach, Cinnamon Bay, Beaches, Reefs.
Trunk Bay Beach, Cinnamon Bay, Beaches, Reefs.
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Historical Toursfromper adult$250- fromper adult$349
Full-day Toursfromper group (up to 11)$950- fromper adult$120
Private and Luxuryfromper group (up to 12)$1,495- fromper adult$275
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Boat Rentalsfromper group (up to 4)$225
Beaches
Pristine beach with crystal-clear waters and a white sand shoreline, ideal for snorkeling along a marked underwater trail teeming with marine life.
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Beaches
Pristine beach with turquoise waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling, complemented by scenic camping spots and opportunities for kayaking and hiking.
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Beaches
Charming coastal village with easy beach access by ferry. Features calm waters for snorkeling, food trucks with local cuisine, and is a haven for sea turtle sightings.
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Reefs
Traverse a rocky, shaded trail for a tranquil beach escape with clear waters, ideal for snorkeling and coral viewing. Offers beach gear rental and refreshments.
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Hiking Trails
Scenic trail featuring sandy shores, cacti-dotted deserts, and ocean vistas. Ideal for hiking, swimming, and snorkeling in Coral Bay, with various terrains and refreshing sea dips.
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Beaches
Tranquil beach with a serene ambiance, lined with young palms and known for excellent snorkeling. Provides water equipment rentals and shaded picnic spots for leisure.
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Bodies of Water
Hiking Trails
Moderate hike through lush terrain with ocean views, historical ruins, and petroglyphs, culminating at a serene beach and optional return by boat.
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Bodies of Water
Medium-sized beach with white sand and natural shade, perfect for warm water swimming and snorkeling. Enjoy the scenic views and marine life, including stingrays and fish.
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11. Salt Pond Bay
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Bodies of Water
Coastal trail leading to a secluded bay for snorkeling with turtles and rays, scenic views, and picnic spots. Sturdy footwear recommended for the rocky hike.
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Ferries
Convenient roundtrip ferry ride between islands with scenic views, vehicle transport option, and flexible ticketing, ideal for day trips or transit.
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What travelers are saying
- Mari DBrooklyn, NY1 contributionFinally got to go to St John's and Trunk Bay. It was by far the best day of my 10 day cruise. I was just so happy. The snack bar had a 9am - 11am happy hour. Great drinks - had a painkiller. In the things you should know category, if you order food at the snack shack, I would stay and eat at the tables. The birds will flock after you as I witnessed several times, and it was quite funny. The water is the absolute clearest I have seen and this is probably in the top 2 of most beautiful beaches I have even been to. There are bathrooms and showers onsite. There are several different types of chair rentals for $10. There is an entrance fee to the park of $5 per person.Written September 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cyndee172Dracut, MA33 contributionsBeautiful beach. Park in lot and take a bus ride to and from the beach for a fee. Great photo opportunities as there is a remaining window ruin at the beach.Written September 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- pilot430Valparaiso, IN42 contributionsThis was our favorite beach of all of the beaches we visited while on St. John for 5 days. The water was clear (for the most part- at different times throughout the day it would get a bit murky especially when it rained), and had an abundant amount of sea life, coral (mostly dead but still super neat), rocks, trees and sea grass giving a very diverse and fun place to snorkel. It lived up to the hype and provided a core memory of watching our kids swim with turtles. We were the 2nd family to arrive to the beach that morning (0830) and we were able to grab one of the 3 gazebos that are right on the beach. This was a prefect landing spot for us and provided shade, shelter, etc for the day. The gazebos are first come, first serve (no cost) and we were able to park right in front of the gazebo we staked out. Everything you need to spend the day at the beach is right there with food/drink vendors, paddle board, kayak, snorkel gear, chairs and canopy rentals directly across the street. The beach did not get overcrowded and had plenty of space. We swam with a nurse shark 1,000 yards off the beach, tons of stingray, barracuda, squid and so many other species of fish and again, the highlight was swimming with the turtles.Written August 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adrienne CNew York City, NY453 contributionsGiven the other beaches on the island can get pretty crowded, we were intrigued by the idea of a more secluded beach. The hike was pretty easy, and we were amazed by the beach’s beauty. It’s small but there’s plenty of space to set up or walk around. We had some delicious drinks at the bar truck which made the day even more perfect.
We did get lost on the way back and ended up in a completely different place than where we started (not sure how that happened). So be sure to pay attention to the trail markings!Written August 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - worktotravel14Trenton, NJ3,668 contributionsOne of the things that is true about St. John is that its beauty also intersects with a hard and tortured history. Black St. Johnians often came here through enslavement and have lived without proper tribute to that pain. As you visit the sugar mills and engage, you start to take that in. Ram Head Trail is the one place where you can bring through the parts of the place that represent its most beautiful and it's dark past.
Enslaved people who successfully rebelled and escaped were almost recaptured. Instead they chose to be taken by the sea There is no more honorable act and it makes Ram Head Trail a sacred place. On the way up enjoy the most spectacular views. Amazing for sunrise, sunset, and full moon hikes. All of which I hope I will experience some day.Written July 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Thomas S1 contributionAmazing beach. The people running it were great. Can't imagine anyone would not love this place. A piece of heaven The facilities were wonderfulWritten July 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- worktotravel14Trenton, NJ3,668 contributionsMy last visit to Waterlemon Cay was among my favorites, but we had some challenges on this visit. Perhaps it was just a bad day because seem boast the treasures I once found there. We saw wonderful, wonderful blues and had an amazing snorkel, but at the end of the day, we didn't see any sharks or anything that was more beautiful than other places around the island. That said it topped off a great visit to the Annaberg Ruins. I can't complain about a beach in St. John; this just wasn't our visit. Following several rays around for an extended time and saw vibrant fishes. There is evidence of hurricane damage.Written July 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- travelgirl3781Boston, MA121 contributionsFirst off, this is one of my favorite hikes. My husband, adult daughter and I consider this hike a highlight of our 4th Saint John Trip. We are a “fit family” and hike, walk and do various forms of exercise on a regular basis. This is a great work out. We did take the petroglyph path as well and ended at Reef Bay Beach. We all wore sturdy hiking sandals with good traction which I highly suggest. There had been downpours the night before and some of the path is both rocky and slippery from fallen leaves after a rain. Hiking Sandals and clothes to swim in offer a great reward to wade into the beautiful water for a swim after the hike down. We started our hike at 8 AM ;this time allowed for a cooler hike with hardly any people and had us avoiding the mid day heat and sun on the journey back which in parts can be steep and a little challenging ; pack water with electrolytes. You will sweat with the Caribbean heat although much of the hike is shaded. Our favorite parts of the hike were the beautiful tropical plants and animal sightings. We saw about 5 deer on our hike, mongoose, various types of lizards and of course land crabs ( watch your step as they are EVERYWHERE). We were hoping to see a wild boar, but not this time. The sugar plantation ruins are marked by educational plaques offering some education into some important history of the Island as you hike. The Water fall was a trickle but still impressive in its height and we had no trouble finding the petroglyphs. If you attempt this hike and aren’t in a decent level of fitness and have not replaced fluids and electrolytes sufficiently,the hike back may be very challenging. Beware.Written June 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- beth ann kHalstead, KS1,821 contributionsThis was our favorite beach, and there's church here on Sunday mornings. It's easy to get to, and had plenty of beach so that people had room to spread out.Written August 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cyndee172Dracut, MA33 contributionsBook in advance 5 minutes from the airport to Cruz Bay. Reasonably priced and super friendly staff. Don’t forget to tip. These guys are lifting your 50 pound plus bags on and off the ferry.Written September 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- worktotravel14Trenton, NJ3,668 contributionsTake the hike to Ram's head trail before heading back to this beach for a wonderful snorkeling scene. You can leave your things on the beach and then enjoy a refreshed experience when you head back down. Great snorkeling, but the best spots are far out from the shore, so you must feel comfortable with a long swim. A hike up and down and its appointment in one of the quiet spots means that it stays relatively peaceful. I missed the sandcrabs and other creatures on the sand, but saw plenty of beautiful creatures, as well.Written July 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Teri B7 contributionsBasic ferry ride... beautiful pictures of the island. Staff weren't very friendly. Price was reasonable and ferry was on time. it took about 45 minutes via taxi from cruise port to get to the ferryWritten November 11, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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