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April 1, 2023
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Liza Bart & Andrew

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Accommodations and Travel

St. John holds a very special place in our hearts. We are excited to share the experience with those of you who choose to make the trip and celebrate with us. We know that getting to St. John can be challenging (flights, taxis and ferries) and completely understand if you are unable to join us. If you can not attend, we will make a plan to celebrate with each and every one of you another time! St. John 60% of St. John is National Park land, so there is limited housing on the island. We recommend booking a hotel in Cruz Bay from the list below. We only recommend staying in a different part of St. John if you are willing to rent a car and are comfortable driving without street signs, on the left side of the road. St. Thomas St. Thomas has many hotel options and is an easy 20 minute ferry ride from Red Hook directly into Cruz Bay. You will find more larger and chain hotels on St. Thomas. Please note, the last ferry returning to St. Thomas from St. John departs at 11pm.

Flight

St. Thomas, Cyril E. King Airport

Guests should plan to fly into the St. Thomas Airport (US Virgin Islands) Cyril E. King Airport (STT) located at Airport Rd, Charlotte Amalie West, St Thomas 00802, USVI. Taxis (vans) will be available to drive you from the airport to the Red Hook Ferry Terminal. Taxis are generally $15 per person, plus $2 per bag. Estimated time from the airport to Red Hook is 40 minutes.

Travel Note

Ferry to St. John

There are 3 options to get to Cruz Bay/St. John from the St. Thomas Airport. 1) Ferry - Crown Bay Marina - this is located 5 min from the airport. Ferry departs at 3:30 and 5:30 arriving to Cruz Bay St. John. You can book in advance online at www.interIslandBoatServices.com (One way $20 per person Cash) 2) Ferry- Red Hook Marina - located on the East End (Red Hook) of St. Thomas. This is a longer drive via taxi (30 minutes) but the ferry departs every hour on the hour. (Last ferry to Cruz Bay/St. John is 11pm). It's a 20 min ferry ride. (One way $6-8 per person cash). Ferry tickets from Red Hook to Cruz Bay can be booked online in advance, or at the respective ferry docks. 3) Rental Car at St. Thomas airport - if you are staying on St. Thomas or choose to rent a car on St. Thomas, you will need to take the car ferry located at Red Hook Marina to get to St. John. Visit www.bigredbarge.co for information and ferry schedule (less frequent departure options than a people ferry). MANY ST. THOMAS CARS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TRAVEL ON TO ST JOHN. Before booking, make sure you ask the rental car company if the car can be taken off island to St. John.

Hotel

Wharfside Village Hotel

Cruz Bay, St John 00831, U.S. Virgin Islands
 +1 340-714-2789

This is a brand new boutique hotel – nothing short of charming and chic! We recommend this hotel due to its views of the ocean and proximity to bar restaurants, ferry dock, taxi pick-ups, and wedding activities. Four night minimum Note: there will likely be some construction at the hotel, as some rooms are still being renovated.

Hotel

Estate Lindholm

Caneel Bay, St John 00831, U.S. Virgin Islands
 +1 340-227-4724

Estate Lindholm is an intimate bed and breakfast inn with great views, just up the hill from Cruz Bay. We stayed here on our first visit and adored the owners and charming rooms. Note: We do not recommend the walk from the ferry dock to the hotel, as it is a steep hill. Estate Lindholm will coordinate with you for ferry pickup after booking. 2 night minimum.

Hotel

Marketplace Suites

Cruz Bay, St John 00830, U.S. Virgin Islands
 +1 800-727-6610

This is a Boutique Hotel right in Cruz Bay– central to just about everything, so limited walking is required. No minimum for length of stay.

Hotel

Sea Shore Allure

St John, St John 00831, U.S. Virgin Islands
 +1 340-779-2800

Sea Shore Allure has great 1, 2, and 3 bedroom suites available and is a 10-15 minute walk to Cruz Bay (it can be hilly!). For St. John, they have more modern amenities with a phenomenal view. 5 night minimum.

Hotel

Gallows Point Resort

Cruz Bay, St John 00831, U.S. Virgin Islands
 +1 340-776-6434

Gallows Point Resort is just a 5-minute stroll from the main town of Cruz Bay – the panoramic views and private oceanfront location are absolutely stunning. They have newly renovated, lovely one bedroom ocean-front villas – 5 night minimum.

Hotel

Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel

Cruz Bay, St John 00830, U.S. Virgin Islands
 +1 340-642-1702

Hotel Cruz Bay is an intimate, modest accommodation made up of fourteen guest rooms and one penthouse apartment suite. The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Cruz Bay, just around the corner from the ferry dock. No taxi is required and there are no hills or winding roads to traverse – just stroll on over.

Hotel

The Westin St. John Resort Villas

300B Great Cruz Bay Road
Cruz Bay, St John 00830, U.S. Virgin Islands
 +1 340-693-8000

The Westin is the only large hotel on the island and is a great location for our wedding weekend. They are currently showing as completely booked, but recommended that guests check back later for openings.

Hotel

St. John Inn

Cruz Bay, St John 00831, U.S. Virgin Islands
 +1 340-693-8688

This is a no-frills, comfortable option with a great location – just a 5 minute walk to the Cruz Bay ferry dock!

Hotel

The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas

6900 Great Bay
Nazareth, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands
 +1 340-775-3333

The Ritz is on St. Thomas – if you are looking for an elevated, resort experience and do not mind taking the 20-30 minute ferry to St. John for wedding activities, this is the place for you! The Ritz is a 5 minute taxi to the Red Hook Ferry Dock and the hotel will arrange these shuttles for you upon request.

House Or Rental

Airbnb

Airbnb offers a large selection of villas, rooms and studios to rent on St. John. We do not recommend venturing outside of Cruz Bay, as you will need a rental car.

House Or Rental

VRBO

VRBO offers a large selection of villas, rooms and studios to rent on St. John. We do not recommend venturing outside of Cruz Bay, as you will need a rental car.

Hotel

Villa Rentals

You can sometimes find rooms at the Westin that are rented through timeshare owners on this website. Reminder: if you are considering a villa, stay extremely close to Cruz Bay or you will need a rental car.

Rental Car

St. John Rental Cars

Taxis are available on St. John at the Cruz Bay Ferry dock – if you are staying in a villa on St. John, you will need a rental car a car to explore all the island has to offer! The below rentals are on St. John. Slim Man's Jeep Rental - 508-932-2737 www.SlimMansJeepRental.com Sunshines Jeep Rental - 340-690-1786 www.sunshinesjeeprental.com O'Connor Car Rental - 340-776-6343 www.OConnorCarRental.com Coolbreeze Car/Jeep - 340-776-6588 www.CoolBreezeCarRental.com

Travel Note

St. John Taxis

When you get off the ferry in Cruz Bay, St. John, taxi's will be waiting to take you to your villa. We suggest taking a business card and utilizing one or two taxi drivers while you are on island. Call them ahead of time to schedule a pick up. Must have Cash or Venmo. Disclaimer: everyone on St. John operates on Island time and is not in a hurry – be prepared for a wait time if you are not staying close to Cruz Bay. Starfish Tours & Taxi: 340-998-6139 Earl Thomas Taxi: 340-693-9510 Ricky Penn Taxi: 340-513-1627 St. John Taxi: 340-693-7530

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