St. John Sailing Travel Guide

St. John Sailing Travel Guide

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Sailing Destinations In or Near St. John

Travel Guides In or Near St. John

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

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St. John Sailing Travel Tips

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

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

Hotels

Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort

PO Box 720
St John, U.S. Virgin Islands 00831-0720 Map

Distance: 2.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars
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Garden by the Sea B&B

PO Box 37
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands Map

Distance: 2.6 mi.
(from destination center)

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Gallows Point Resort

PO Box 58
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands Map

Distance: 3.1 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Virgin Islands National Park

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P.O Box 710, Cruz Bay
St. John, Virgin Island

Distance: 2.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The spectacular Virgin Islands National Park encompasses nearly two thirds of St. John. Beautiful... Read More
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Trunk Bay

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(North Shore Road)
Route 20
St. John, Virgin Island

Distance: 2.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Virgin Islands National Park's Trunk Bay is lovely. Palm trees shade the nether reaches of this... Read More
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Arawak Expeditions

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(Wharfside Village Shopping Center (Route 105))
P.O. Box 853 Cruz Bay
St. John, Virgin Island

Distance: 2.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Take to the sea in a sit-on-top kayak with Arawak Expeditions. This company takes you on a guided... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near St. John

Distance (mi.)
San Juan Luis Munoz Marin International Airport 82.1 map Flight Deals to SJU

Other Smaller Airports near St. John

Distance (mi.)
St Thomas Island Cyril E King Airport 14.0 map Flight Deals to STT
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) $205
Tampa (TPA) to San Juan (SJU) $220
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Juan (SJU) $229
Atlanta (ATL) to San Juan (SJU) $255
Charlotte (CLT) to San Juan (SJU) $259

Feature Articles

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

St. John Vacation Rentals

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St. John Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
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Gift Hill Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 7.5
Sleeps: 16
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Fireplace, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Patio, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Towels, VCR
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Chocolate Hole Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Patio, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, TV, Toaster, Towels, VCR
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