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Relaxing · St. John, US Virgin Islands

St. John Island Escape: 7 Days

An oceanfront suite and every ferry and transfer booked, with snorkel and sunset sails as optional add-ons.

  • 7 days / 6 nights
  • Starts at St. Thomas (STT)
  • No car needed
White sand and turquoise water at Trunk Bay on St. John

Attractions

What you will see as you travel the route, day by day, and how to make the most of each stop.

4sights on the route
6nights at Gallows Point
1island taxi tour
2ferry crossings
Cruz BayHoneymoon BeachNorth ShoreCruz Bay
1Day 1

Arrive in paradise

Cruz Bay

On your own

Why it is worth itSt. John’s small main town by the ferry dock, with bars and restaurants a short walk from your resort.

Insider tipFind a spot for sunset drinks on the water.

2Day 2

Honeymoon Beach, or a kayak day

Honeymoon Beach

Why it is worth itA calm white-sand beach where your tour ends with a picnic.

Insider tipBring a dry bag for your phone and keys.

Optional add-on

Best of St. John Kayak, Snorkel and Picnic

About 5 hours with Virgin Islands Ecotours: paddle the north shore, snorkel where sea turtles are often spotted and finish with a picnic on Honeymoon Beach.

$270 per person

Optional. Not included in the trip price.

3Day 3

Island tour

North Shore island tour

Why it is worth itA 2-hour taxi tour of the North Shore overlooks and beaches, including the Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay viewpoints.

Insider tipAsk your driver to drop you at Trunk Bay for the afternoon.

Trunk Bay

On your own

Why it is worth itOne of the best-known beaches in the Caribbean, with an underwater snorkel trail.

Insider tipThe park beach fee is paid on site.

4Day 4

A beach day, or a snorkel sail

Optional add-on

Lime Out Snorkel Sail

A snorkel sail from the Westin St. John with snorkel stops and a visit to Lime Out, the floating taco bar. Taxis to and from the Westin included.

$230 per person

Optional. Not included in the trip price.

6Day 6

A lazy day, or a sunset sail

Optional add-on

Days End Sunset Sail

A sunset sail from the Westin St. John with drinks on board. Taxis to and from the Westin included.

$135 per person

Optional. Not included in the trip price.

The order of stops can shift with the weather, and access to some sites can change with the season or local conditions. See Day by day for the full plan.

Why this trip

This is the honeymoon for couples who want turquoise water without needing a rental car. You stay six nights in an oceanfront suite at Gallows Point, a short walk from the restaurants of Cruz Bay. Booked for you: the taxi and ferry over from St. Thomas and an island tour. Add a kayak-and-snorkel day with a picnic on Honeymoon Beach, a snorkel sail or a sunset sail if you want them (optional add-ons). Most of Virgin Islands National Park is right outside your door, with plenty of time left for doing nothing at all.

  • Honeymoon Beach, or a kayak dayWalk the Lind Point Trail from Cruz Bay to Honeymoon Beach for a swim and a snorkel. Or add Virgin Islands Ecotours "Best of St. John" (about 5 hours): paddle along the north shore, snorkel where sea turtles are often spotted and finish with a picnic on Honeymoon Beach (optional add-on).
  • Island tourA 2-hour St. John taxi tour of the North Shore overlooks and beaches (Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay viewpoints).
  • A beach day, or a snorkel sailA free beach day. Or add the Lime Out snorkel sail from the Westin St. John, with a visit to Lime Out, the floating taco bar (optional add-on).
  • Free dayWalk the Lind Point Trail from Cruz Bay to Salomon and Honeymoon beaches, book a couples massage (optional, not included) or just stay by the water.

Trip at a glance

Length
7 days / 6 nights
Starts / ends
St. Thomas airport (STT)
Getting around
No car needed
Pace
Relaxed, one base
Best time to go
Mid-April to early July and mid-October to mid-December
Great for
Honeymoons and anniversaries
Accommodations
Superior
Flights
Not included. You book; timing tips in your pre-trip guide

Day by day

Day 1 and day 7 are travel days. The order of the days in between is flexible and can shift with the weather.

Day 1Arrive in paradise
Land at STT. Your booked taxi takes you to the Red Hook ferry dock then a short ferry crosses to Cruz Bay. Gallows Point is a short walk from the dock. Sunset drinks in Cruz Bay.
Day 2Honeymoon Beach, or a kayak day
Walk the Lind Point Trail from Cruz Bay to Honeymoon Beach for a swim and a snorkel. Or add Virgin Islands Ecotours "Best of St. John" (about 5 hours): paddle along the north shore, snorkel where sea turtles are often spotted and finish with a picnic on Honeymoon Beach (optional add-on).
Day 3Island tour
A 2-hour St. John taxi tour of the North Shore overlooks and beaches (Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay viewpoints). Ask your driver to drop you at Trunk Bay for the afternoon (park beach fee paid on site).
Day 4A beach day, or a snorkel sail
A free beach day. Or add the Cruz Bay Watersports Lime Out snorkel sail from the Westin St. John: snorkel stops plus a visit to Lime Out, the floating taco bar (tacos paid on the spot), with taxis to and from the Westin (optional add-on).
Day 5Free day
Walk the Lind Point Trail from Cruz Bay to Salomon and Honeymoon beaches, book a couples massage (optional, not included) or just stay by the water.
Day 6A lazy day, or a sunset sail
A lazy last full day. In the late afternoon you can add the Days End Sunset Sail from the Westin, with taxis to and from the Westin (optional add-on).
Day 7Home
Ferry back to Red Hook and taxi to STT.

What’s included

Included

  • 6 nights at Gallows Point Resort (standard one-bedroom suite; resort tax, admin fee and service fee included)
  • Taxi STT ↔ Red Hook both ways (including one bag each)
  • Ferry Red Hook ↔ Cruz Bay
  • 2-hour St. John island taxi tour
  • A day-by-day plan and one point of contact from booking to landing

Not included

  • Flights
  • Car rental (not needed)
  • Meals and drinks
  • Beach and park fees paid on site, tips for drivers and any boat crew
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal spending and optional add-ons

Optional add-ons: Best of St. John Kayak, Snorkel and Picnic ($270 per person), Lime Out Snorkel Sail ($230 per person), Days End Sunset Sail ($135 per person). Add them in the booking box or in Attractions.

Your hotels, experiences, transfers and guides are booked for you. Flights are up to you, and your pre-trip guide includes timing tips.

Questions

What if I need to cancel?
Plans change. If you need to cancel, you'll receive trip credit toward another itsTripEasy trip: within 24 hours of payment, 100% trip credit, so you can swap to a different destination; 60 or more days before travel, 50% trip credit; less than 60 days before travel, no trip credit. Trip credits never expire. To cancel or change your dates, use the cancellation request form. For a date change, choose the reason "I'd like to change my dates".
Do I need a car?
No. Booked taxi + ferry to St. John, then walk, taxi and boat pickups.
Are flights included?
Flights are up to you, and your pre-trip guide includes timing tips so your arrival and departure fit the plan.
Can the trip be customized?
Yes, right in the booking box: add up to 3 extra nights at the start or end of your trip and choose how many travelers share each room. You can also add optional extras like the Lime Out Snorkel Sail, the Days End Sunset Sail or the Best of St. John Kayak, Snorkel and Picnic.

Good to know

  • Weather and nature. Weather, road and natural conditions are outside anyone’s control and can change quickly. They may change the plan, close roads, or delay, shorten or cancel tours and activities, and the order of days may shift.
  • Your choices. You are responsible for your own decisions, safety and choices while traveling, including which activities you take part in, and following local guidance, posted warnings and your guides’ instructions.
  • Photos. Photos on this page are for inspiration. They may not show the exact location, hotel, season or conditions of your trip.
  • Not included. Flights aren’t included; you book those yourself.
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2 travelers · 7 days / 6 nights
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