Sometimes it takes new visitors to St. John to remind the veterans about some of the best things on the island. TripAdvisor attracts a lot of first-timers and benefits from their comments, as well as those of frequent visitors who pass along their experiences, too.
Browsing through TA this week, the Inquiring Iguana was interested to see the recommendations. Nine of the top 10 involve watersports or sailing. Nothing about the Park, or the ruins, or hiking. Not even beaches! Coming in at #8 is St. John Brewers' Tap Room at Mongoose Junction, suggesting everybody needs a few beers after a day under sail.
- 1. Kekoa Sailing Expeditions
- 2. St. John Yacht Charters aboard Survivan
- 3. Fly Girl, snorkeling tours to the BVIs
- 4. VI Snuba Excursions, snorkeling without the hassle
- 5. Cruz Bay Watersports, Scuba, snorkeling, Foxy's, etc.
- 6. Calypso Charters Bad Kitty
- 7. Sail Safaris, sailing and snorkeling
- 8. The Tap Room Brewpub at Mongoose Junction
- 9. Cloud 9 Sailing Adventures
- 10. Low Key Watersports diving and snorkeling
What, no Palm Tree Charters with Capt John Brandi? Sacrilege!
Jason and his crew member on Cloud Nine are the best for day sails….very pleasant and accommodating. A great way to relax!
Thanks Bill, But I’m listed here “Things to do on St. John” on tripadvisor not just Cruz Bay. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g147409-Activities-St_John_U_S_Virgin_Islands.html
Agree with billinky….. Palm Tree Charters/Capt. John is the BEST !!! 🙂
I’m partial to Palm Tree Charters as well. Tip of the hat to captain John.
Where is – Drinking rum at The Beach Bar?
Cheers!
You have to look under the TOURS tab to find #1 Palm Tree Charters!
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g147409-Activities-St_John_U_S_Virgin_Islands.html
Ooh, makes me want to go to St John! I know what you mean about Trip Advisor, they make things easy. I even will read the forums when I’m considering a trip to a certain area.
Sounds like a blast, and who needs air condition with weather like that!
dont forget CRAB RACES @ WESTIN stjohn every sunday 1pm sharp great prizes from sailin to snuba free drinks to pizza great fun
This list is not correct, Top 10 Things to Do in Cruz Bay
#1 Kekoa Sailing Expeditions
#2 Sadie Sea Charters
#3 Cruz Bay Watersports
#4 VI Snuba Excursions
#5 Fly Girl
#6 Calypso Charters Bad Kitty
#7 Sail Safaris
#8 Cloud 9 Sailing Adventures
#9 Low Key Watersports
#10 Copeland Boat Charters
Beachs and hikes would not be listed as they are not in Cruz Bay.
Anyone’s Top Ten list out of Cruz Bay has to include a snorkel trip on the Sadie Sea. Cap’n Tom and Amy know how to do it right.
Ever been here in July-August?
My wife and I have been to St John end of July. It is hot but not oppressively so, and ocean breezes keep things cool. The unit we had in Serendip Condos had A/C in the bedrooms. We ate breakfast on the verandah overlooking Cruz Bay. Snorkeled a lot, a different beach for each of 6 days. Went to Coral Bay too (gotta see Skinny Legs Restaurant bar whatever)