Beach Hopping in St John: The 8 Best Trips

1.St John Island and Trunk Bay Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 54 reviews · from $78Our pick

Review of the St. John and Trunk Bay tour, with ferry tips, beach time, costs, sights, guide quality, and advice for cruise passengers.

“Operator did not let me know we were on the wrong island even though I specifically told him the ship and times. I asked for a map which might have helped me realiize location. Never received. Very disappointed and feel a refund should be given. This was for 3 people. A large loss if $$$”

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2.Honeymoon Beach Eco Hike and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $99

Review of St. John’s Honeymoon Beach Eco Hike and Snorkel, with trail details, guide quality, price value, timing, and practical tips.

“Our guide, Harrison, was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the environment we hiked through, and then when we went snorkeling. He kept the pace of both the hike and the swim at a perfect tempo. Highly recommended.”

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3.Explore St. John, Beaches and National Park Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $395Top rated

Review of Explore St. John’s private Jeep tour, covering beaches, Virgin Islands National Park, Coral Bay, history, price, timing, and practical tips.

“Jenn was an excellent source of information and skilled driver to navigate St. John. It was a great way to see St John”

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4.Private Beach Hopping Day Your Way Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $275

Review of St. John’s private beach hopping tour, with open-air transport, flexible stops, local guides, pricing, tips, and practical details.

“Ron our guide was awesome - very accommodating and got us to our 3 favorite St. John beaches safely while keeping us right on schedule. Best excursion of the cruise and we hope to do it again in the future!”

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5.Half-Day Excursion to Trunk Bay Beach

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $46Best value

Review of the Trunk Bay half-day tour from St. Thomas, with ferry costs, snorkeling tips, pickup details, timing, and honest value advice.

“We had an amazing time at Trunk Bay! We were met at the windmill at the cruise port in St. Thomas and were taken to a ferry paid by Viator. Once off the ferry, we were met by Kenneth who took us to Trunk Bay. It was wonderful! Not crowdeRead more”

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6.Budget Trunk Bay Beach with Scenic Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $48

Review of Budget Trunk Bay Beach from St John, with scenic stops, hotel pickup, snorkeling, pricing, tips, and practical booking advice.

“Great experience! If this is your first time to USVI, I recommend to do the tour early and get the layout. It will let you know what other places you might want to visit. The history and scenic stops were amazing.”

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7.Private St John Tour including Trunk Bay

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · from $350

Explore St John on a private half-day tour with Trunk Bay, Annaberg Ruins, island views, ferry tips, and local history.

“The organizer didn’t tell the initial transport driver that we were coming. I was able to contact him and he got us to the ferry in plenty of time to spare. The stops and views were cool. The tour itself was good, but not worth the money. This tour should have only cost 60-75 per person.”

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8.St. John Honeymoon Beach, Hike and Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $99

Hike St. John’s Lind Point Trail to Honeymoon Beach, then snorkel with a guide among coral, reef fish, and possible sea turtles.

“My wife and I have been to St John in 2024, but didn't have time for any nature hikes. However, this opportunity for a day excursion off our cruise ship was perfect for this short ~3mile, moderate experience/technical level was perfect. Patrick Read more”

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