St. John Island Tour: Beaches & Sugar Plantation Ruins
See five beaches and plantation ruins from an open-air safari with someone who grew up here
A private two-and-a-half-hour island tour of St. John, United States Virgin Islands, departing from Loredon Boynes Ferry Terminal in an open-air safari with a native guide, local commentary and stops at Caneel Bay, Hawksnest Beach, Trunk Bay, Maho Bay, Cinnamon Bay and the Annaberg Sugar Plantation. The guide picks the departure time you choose at booking, and the tour includes bottled water and soft drinks for the duration.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Explore St. John Island highlights
- Depart from Loredon Boynes Ferry Terminal
- View Caneel Bay Resort and neighboring beaches
- Pass by Hawksnest Beach
- See several beaches from above
- Pass by a smaller St. John beach
- Stop at Trunk Bay overlook for photos
- Relax at Cinnamon Bay Beach
- Pass by Maho Bay
- Visit Annaberg Sugar Plantation ruins
- Enjoy view of Coral Bay Harbor and British Islands
- Pass by Reef Bay Trail to Petroglyphs
- Return to Loredon Boynes Ferry Terminal
- Caneel Bay 5m
- Hawksnest Bay passing by
- Trunk Bay 5m
- Maho Bay passing by
- Annaberg Sugar Plantation 15m
- Reef Bay Trail passing by
What’s included
- Local guide who is a native St. Johnian.
- bottled water and soft drinks throughout the tour.
- open-air safari with window seats for everyone.
- stops at Caneel Bay, Hawksnest Beach, Trunk Bay overlook, Maho Bay, Cinnamon Bay and Annaberg Sugar Plantation.
- hotel pickup for selected hotels.
- private tour for your group only.
Times
- Monday to Saturday 09:00 09:30 10:30 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:30
Before you book
Operated by Star Fish Tours & Taxi Services, LLC
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The experience
The tour runs in an open-air safari where every seat has a window view of the island's northern coast. Your guide is a native St. Johnian who has spent most of their life on the island and knows the beaches, bays and historical sites firsthand. The driver takes time to answer questions, take photos of your group and explain what you're seeing as you move between stops. The tour is built around interaction, not just passing through.
You'll see Caneel Bay and its neighboring cays from above, stop at Hawksnest Beach where locals and visitors mix, and get a bird's-eye view of Trunk Bay from the overlook (not the beach itself, so you stay on schedule). Maho Bay and Cinnamon Bay each offer different angles on the island's longer stretches of sand. The historical stop at Annaberg Sugar Plantation shows the ruins and gives views across to neighboring islands. Along the way you'll pass photo spots and smaller beaches, and the route includes the Reef Bay Trail overlook where the petroglyphs trail begins.
Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water come with the tour. You choose your start time at booking (options run from early morning through afternoon), and the guide meets you at Loredon Boynes Ferry Terminal with a sign marked "Star Fish Tours & Taxi Services." Hotel pickup is available for selected hotels. The whole tour runs two and a half hours, and your group stays private: it's just you and your party in the safari.
Is this one for you?Book the early or mid-morning departure if you want the best light for photos and the beaches less crowded. The afternoon slot works if you're arriving later or prefer a slower start to your day. The private format means the guide adjusts the pace and stops to your group's interests, and the two-and-a-half-hour length fits between a ferry arrival and lunch or between other activities without eating your whole day.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's the Annaberg Sugar Plantation stop actually like?
Annaberg Sugar Plantation is a historical site where you can see the ruins and get views of neighboring islands on the horizon. The guide stops here to explain the island's history and give you time to look around and photograph the site.
Can I book a specific time, or does the tour run on a fixed schedule?
You choose your departure time at booking. Options include early morning, mid-morning, midday and afternoon departures, so you can pick the slot that fits your day.
Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to get to the ferry terminal myself?
Hotel pickup is included for selected hotels on St. John. If your hotel is on the list, the guide will collect you and bring you to Loredon Boynes Ferry Terminal. Confirm your hotel at booking.
What's Trunk Bay like from the overlook?
Trunk Bay is one of the world's most famous beaches, and the tour stops at the overlook above it so you get a bird's-eye view without leaving the safari. This is a photo stop, not a beach visit, which keeps the tour on schedule.
How many people can go on the tour?
The tour is private to your group only, with a maximum of 15 people per booking. Everyone travels together in the open-air safari, and the guide adjusts the pace and commentary to your party's interests.
Are drinks included, or do I need to bring my own?
Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks are included for the duration of the tour. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase if you'd like them during the ride.
St. John Island Tour: Beaches & Sugar Plantation Ruins
2h 30m · EN
from US$ 150 per person
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