St John Island Sightseeing Tour
Overview
Depart St. Thomas or meet up at St. John for a visit to the smallest of the US Virgin Islands. Take in the history of the island as well as its majestic natural beauty on this half-day tour. See an old Danish sugar plantation, a national park, and various lookouts along the way.
Start by boarding a ferry that takes you across the short 4 miles (6.4 km) of water between St. Thomas and St. John, where your tour bus awaits you. With your local guide, stop first at the Virgin Islands National Park to take in beautiful mountain vistas, impossibly blue water, and verdant coastal greenery. Enjoy the panoramic displays of white-sand beaches meeting mountain forests at your next 2 stops, Caneel Bay and Trunk Bay.
At Annaberg, see the remnants of a 1780s sugar mill plantation. Wonder at the ruins of the factory, windmill, and slave quarters as you learn about the island's Danish settlers. Finish with a drive back to the ferry terminal for your cruise back to St. Thomas.
What's Included
- National Park fees
- Option for pick-up in St. Thomas cruise ports and selected hotels/resorts
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Round trip ferry tickets to St. John
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “PickUp at The Westin Frenchman”, “PickUp at Bolongo Bay Resort”, “PickUp at Limetree Resort”, “PickUp at Elysian Beach Resort”, “Pick-up at The Westin St. John”, “Crown Bay Dock at Windmill”, “West Indian Dock Gate 4”, “PickUp at Frenchman's Cove”, “Selected Hotels and Meet-Up” and “St. John Dock Nearby Hotels”.
* Selected Hotels/Resorts - Pick-up will be at the front lobby. Please indicate your hotel if it's not on the list for us to confirm 24 to 48 hours from your tour date if we can pick you up from there or provide a meet-up location.*The meeting place for visitors coming in at Crown Bay Cruise Ship Terminal is at the Windmill located in front of your ship in the shopping mall. Walking distance from the ship is about 3 to 5 minutes. There is a free shuttle from your ship if you would rather not walk.*The meeting place for visitors coming in at West Indian Company Cruise Ship Terminal at Haven Site Shopping Mall will be at Gate # 4 next to the Virgin Bar & Restaurant.* Meet up in St. John - will meet the guide at Cruz Bay port and nearby Cruz Bay hotels.
For the option “Meet-up in Cruz Bay Dock”.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Annaberg Sugar Plantation
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Virgin Islands National Park
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 provide the following info at time of booking: hotel name or ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A minimum of 2-3 people per booking is required depending on days. This tour operates with a minimum of four guest cancellation notice will be given 24 hours in advance
- Follow the island time as US Virgin Island doesn't follow Daylight Saving Time.
- Possible cancellation after confirmation, if there are not enough passengers to meet tour guests requirement. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or a full refund will be offered.
- Please confirm cruise ship dock upon booking for those coming from a cruise.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- National Park fees.
- Option for pick-up in St. Thomas cruise ports and selected hotels/resorts.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase).
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Round trip ferry tickets to St. John.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the St John Island Sightseeing Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St John Island Sightseeing Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- National Park fees
- Option for pick-up in St. Thomas cruise ports and selected hotels/resorts
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Round trip ferry tickets to St. John
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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 provide the following info at time of booking: hotel name or ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A minimum of 2-3 people per booking is required depending on days. This tour operates with a minimum of four guest cancellation notice will be given 24 hours in advance
- Follow the island time as US Virgin Island doesn't follow Daylight Saving Time.
- Possible cancellation after confirmation, if there are not enough passengers to meet tour guests requirement. In the event of this occurring, an alternative or a full refund will be offered.
- Please confirm cruise ship dock upon booking for those coming from a cruise.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
