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Sailing in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Sail into Cruz Bay, St.John's main port (Corel)

St. John Sailing Highlights

By Travel Expert: Linda Samuel
  • Survey the island as it existed upon its discovery in 1816, thanks to protected waters and land.
  • Join the boats at the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Steady 20-mph winds, low currents, and beautiful island views lure sailors from afar.
  • Many vessels launch from and enter the Virgin Islands at Cruz Bay, a US Customs and Immigration point for foreign yachts.
  • Learn the ropes for US$150 from a local outfitter.

St. John Overview

A few miles east of St. Thomas, across a glistening turquoise channel known as Pillsbury Sound, lies St. John, the smallest and least densely populated of the three main U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Hotels

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Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort
PO Box 720
St John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 2.1 Miles
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Maho Bay Camps
P.O. Box 310
Cruz Bay, Saint John, U.S. Virgin Islands
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Distance: 2.8 Miles
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The Westin St. John Resort & Villas
P.O. Box 8310
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 2.6 Miles
(from destination center)
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Attractions

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Adventures in Paradise
across from the Post Office
Ferry Docks
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Distance: 2.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Confused by the huge variety of day trips and... Read More
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The Westin Resort and Villas
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Distance: 2.7 Miles (from destination center)
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Sadie Sea Charters
P.O. Box 148
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Distance: 2.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The 40-foot-long Sadie Sea, which carries about... Read More
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Feature Articles

  • Chasing Spirits
    outside
    Fill your jib—and your tall glasses—at Antigua Sailing Week, the Caribbean's biggest regatta
  • Virgin Islands
    outside
    Caribbean Windjamming
  • Caneel Bay
    outside
    The true-blue classic
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