Royal's A St. John Island Tour STP6

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Has anyone done this tour in the last couple years?  It is an excursion at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas port.  We are not big adventurers, so it seems the perfect way to see the two islands.  Mixed reviews, and only a few recent ones, but mostly people say it's decent. Current price is $64.00.

 

From their website....

Spend a dynamic day exploring the sub-tropical forests and semi-arid scrublands of the Virgin Islands National Park before freely roaming around quaint Cruz Bay. Enjoy spectacular coastal scenery and soothing breezes while traveling by boat from Charlotte Amalie to the island of Saint John. Hop in an open-air safari vehicle for a ride around the national park’s coastal swamplands and sugar plantation ruins, viewing 800 species of plants. Enjoy free time in seaside Cruz Bay.

 

Highlights:
• Scenic Cruise: Set sail from Charlotte Amalie by boat and relish picturesque coastal views en route to neighboring Saint John.
• National Park: Travel in an open-air vehicle through the island’s sub-tropical forests and semi-arid scrublands, home to 800 plant species.
• Cruz Bay: Enjoy free time in the quaint seaside town, where you can souvenir shop or admire panoramic harbor vistas.
• THIS TOUR IS OPERATED BY A TOUR OPERATOR THAT HAS BEEN THIRD-PARTY VERIFIED TO AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SUSTAINABILITY STANDARD.

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I did this tour on Celebrity. You go straight from the ship to a catamaran waiting by the ship. Its about a 30 minute or so trip to St. John. You get in a safari vehicle and go on a tour, with a couple of stops. When you get back to the dock, you can wander around the area until its time to head back.

The catamaran is shared with those going to the beach over there, so the timings are the same.

 

It wasn't bad. But, having done it, not sure I would do it again.