St. John Sailing Travel Guide

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St. John Sailing Travel Tips

By 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.


Saint John Travel Guide

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. Read More

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Hotels

Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort

PO Box 720
St John 00831-0720 Map

Distance: 2.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
expert favorite hotel
Good For Sailing
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
5.0

Maho Bay Camps

P.O. Box 310
Cruz Bay, Saint John Map

Distance: 2.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Good For Sailing
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
4.0
from: $219

The Westin Resort St. John Resort & Villas

300 A Chocolate Hole
St. John 00831 Map

Distance: 2.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Good For Sailing
Expert Rated & Recommended
3.0
5.0

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Attractions

Adventures in Paradise

Good For Sailing
across from the Post Office
Ferry Docks
St. John, Virgin Island 00830

Distance: 2.7 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Catamaran Adventurer

Good For Sailing
The Westin Resort and Villas
St. John, Virgin Island 00830

Distance: 2.7 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Sadie Sea Charters

Good For Sailing
P.O. Box 148
St. John, Virgin Island 00830

Distance: 2.7 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near St. John

Distance (mi.)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport 82.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near St. John

Distance (mi.)
St Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport 14.0 map
St Croix Island Henry E. Rohlsen International Airport 43.4 map
San Juan Isla Grande Airport 88.7 map

Flight Deals to St. John

Originating From
Orlando (ORL) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Miami (MIA) to San Juan (SJU) $191
Chicago (CHI) to San Juan (SJU) $239
Tampa (TPA) to San Juan (SJU) $241

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