December 7, 2023

Itinerary Series: 7 Days on St. John

Itinerary Series: 7 Days on St. John

Since 2010 we have planned lots of custom itineraries for clients traveling all over the world. I thought it would be fun to share some sample itineraries to give an idea of what can be arranged! First up on our itinerary series: 7 Days on St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Itinerary: St. John, USVI

Pre-Arrival
Before your trip, we will help you with all the logistics. This includes booking car rentals, contacting Land Lubber for grocery provisions, and arranging transportation to and from the island.
The rate for private land + water transportation from St. Thomas Airport to St. John is around $200 per person (roundtrip) plus gratuity (4 person minimum).

Day 1

Welcome dinner
A private land taxi will be waiting for you at the airport to transport you to Red Hook, where the captain of the private water taxi will bring you to St. John. When you arrive, the fridge will already be fully stocked by Land Lubber. No need to go to the grocery store! In-villa chef services provide for an easy 1st night with no cooking or clean up required. During apps & drinks at sunset a local steel pan player will play unique Caribbean sounds.

Day 2

Relaxation
Enjoy your villa! Take in the beautiful ocean views and relax in the pool. Mid-afternoon, massage therapists will arrive to help everyone unwind with an in-villa massage. Later in the evening, make your way into town for dinner at one of the island’s best restaurants. If anyone doesn’t want to drive, we are happy to set up private taxi rides. FYI they drive on the left in the Virgin Islands!

Day 3

Full Day Charter through the USVI or BVI
We have a selection of stunning powerboats and catamarans equipped with private bathrooms to charter for the day. The professional crew will take care of you and bring you to the best bars, secluded beaches, and cays. Other options include half day charters and sunset sails on a 50’ sailing catamaran.

Day 4

Maho Beach
Maho Beach provides excellent snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking with the turtles! You can find gear rentals and a bar + small food truck at the beach. We also recommend stopping by Sam & Jacks and packing a cooler with their excellent sandwiches (highly recommend the Uncle Peep sandwich), homemade chips, cookies, etc. They also have a large array of pre-cooked meals so if you don’t want to do a chef, this is a great option!

Day 5

Coral Bay
Hike our favorite trail Ram Head. It’s on the other side of the island called Coral Bay. We recommend bringing a day bag and after hiking, take a swim to cool off at Salt Pond. It’s gorgeous! After this, it’s fun to stop in at Skinny Legs (a STJ staple) for lunch. They also have the cutest store!

Day 6

Your choice

Option 1: If you want another beach day with snorkeling, we love Trunk Bay. It’s one of the most photographed beaches in the world so it’s more touristy, but it’s worth it! There is an underwater snorkel trail that’s fun to see. Other amenities include restrooms, showers, rental chairs, snorkel gear, food, and drinks.

Option 2: If you wanted to do another hike, Lind Point Trail is another favorite. This hike is a loop that passes various beaches and has a great lookout to Cruz Beach.

Option 3: St. John has some GREAT shopping! Check out Mongoose Junction and Wharfside Village

Day 7

Departure

Enjoy your last sunrise from the villa.
Depart via private land and water taxis. If your flight is later in the day and your villa can’t provide a late checkout, the water taxi company can hold your luggage on the St. Thomas side. They can also provide a private taxi so you can explore St. Thomas.

We love helping clients plan their best vacation and we will be sharing more sample itineraries for inspiration. Stay tuned for Marbella, Spain!

Warmly,

Shanna Dickerson
Owner & CEO
Blue Sky Luxury Travels