Sailing from St Thomas to St John

[newcruiser1951]

We are cruising on Princess in January with another couple and looking at the excursions to St Johns from St Thomas. Hubbies wants to snorkle - wives want to beach it. There are 2 options: an all day catamaran sail and 2 shorter ones. Problem is, the wives don't want to have to swim to a beach. Does anyone know if either of them dock? Or are close enough that you could walk to a beach?? 2nd sail on Princess - same itinerary - and we'd go Princess every time :)

[Stevesan]

We are cruising on Princess in January with another couple and looking at the excursions to St Johns from St Thomas. Hubbies wants to snorkle - wives want to beach it. There are 2 options: an all day catamaran sail and 2 shorter ones. Problem is, the wives don't want to have to swim to a beach. Does anyone know if either of them dock? Or are close enough that you could walk to a beach?? 2nd sail on Princess - same itinerary - and we'd go Princess every time :)

 

Either tour should satisfy both the hubbies and the DWs.

My experience has been that even when the crew doesn't "beach" the boat, they anchor near enough that it's only a very short swim. If swimming is totally out of the question, the crew will always break out the small boat and take passengers in to the beach.

 

 

Full Day Catamaran Sail To St. John With Lunch

Take this exclusive sail-away tour to the enchanting island of St. John.

WHAT YOU VISIT

Step aboard a sailing catamaran for your two-hour sail to the pristine, palm fringed beaches of St. John, safe guarded by the U.S. National Park Service. Glide through Current Cut on the eastern end of St. Thomas, with your destination beckoning in the distance. At the special anchoring location across Pillsbury Sound, you will have approximately two hours to sunbathe, beach comb, swim, snorkel, or just relax onboard the catamaran or under a swaying palm on the beach. This idyllic setting is the perfect backdrop for your elaborate Caribbean-style buffet luncheon, served onboard. Champagne and a complimentary bar are available after snorkeling and nonalcoholic beverages are available throughout the fun-filled excursion.

 

Champagne Catamaran Sailaway To St. John

Take an exclusive cruise on a sailing catamaran and enjoy some fun in the sun on enchanted St. John.

WHAT YOU VISIT

After a brief safari bus transfer step aboard the catamaran for your sail to the lovely, palm-fringed beaches of St. John, safe-guarded by the National Park Service. Meet your friendly crew at the dock and then cruise along St. Thomas? eastern shore before the brisk sail across Pillsbury Sound. Anchor at a special mooring off a St. John beach and then enjoy approximately 90 minutes to swim, snorkel, beach comb, or just relax under the swaying palms. Freshly baked breads, cheeses, fruit, and non-alcoholic beverages are served onboard; complimentary champagne and other alcoholic beverages are available after snorkeling. Snorkeling equipment including snorkel vest, professional instruction, and supervision are provided.

[PICKLEBALL WIDOW]

We are cruising on Princess in January with another couple and looking at the excursions to St Johns from St Thomas. Hubbies wants to snorkle - wives want to beach it. There are 2 options: an all day catamaran sail and 2 shorter ones. Problem is, the wives don't want to have to swim to a beach. Does anyone know if either of them dock? Or are close enough that you could walk to a beach?? 2nd sail on Princess - same itinerary - and we'd go Princess every time :)

 

Hi! What we usually do is on our own with no ship excursion. We take a taxi from the dock to Red Hook, catch the ferry to St. John and take an open taxi to Trunk Bay. The snorkeling is outrageous and the beach is beautiful. No swimming to a beach is involved. You can shop either in th expansive shopping center at the dock or where the ferry goes in St. John. I wouldn't recommend this unless you're there all day, but it's less expensive than doing a restrictive ship excursion. We haven't done this in about three years, but if you go on-line and check out websites you can find taxi rates from the port to Red Hook and the ferry schedule.

 

Hope this helps!