So, St. John looks nice enough, but what is there to do on the island?
Visit Trunk Bay
Trunk Bay is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It features a 225-yard long underwater snorkeling trail. There is a bathhouse, snack bar, souvenir shop and snorkel gear rentals are available. Lifeguards are on duty daily. There is a day-use fee.
Tour the Annaberg Ruins
Annaberg was once one of the larger sugar plantations on St. John. The remains of the windmill and horsemill, used to crush the sugar cane to extract its juice, still stand.
Lace-up Your Hiking Boots
Ram Head Trail
Reef Bay Trail
Virgin Islands National Park maintains 20 trails.
Here is a link to the trail map.
Here is a link with descriptions of the trails.
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Some of the best snorkeling anywhere can be found at the beaches in the park and around St. John.
Rent a Dinghy and beach hop
Rent a dinghy from Noah’s Little Arks and you will be able to spend the entire day cruising the waters of St. John’s North Shore as your own captain!
Visit “The Baths” on Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
An unusual geologic formation known as “The Baths” located on the southern end of the island makes Virgin Gorda one of the BVI’s major tourist destinations. At The Baths, the beach shows evidence of the island’s volcanic origins, as huge granite boulders lie in piles on the beach, forming scenic grottoes that are open to the sea. You can charter a boat or take the ferry to the BVI’s. View the ferry schedule here.
Other Beaches!
Gibney Beach is a stretch of white sandy beach located on Hawksnest Bay
At Francis Bay, you will find one of St. John’s longest and most beautiful beaches. There are picnic tables, BBQ pits and outhouses for ammenities