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St. John USVI: Things To Do: US Virgin Islands Travel Vlog - Episode 2

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👁️ 53K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 10:42

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Editorial Summary

Jamie from Exploration Skyler details a day trip from St. Thomas to St. John in the US Virgin Islands. The journey begins with a ferry ride from Red Hook to Cruz Bay, where the creators navigate the challenge of securing a last minute rental car due to high demand from cruise passengers. The itinerary focuses on outdoor activities, specifically hiking the Ram Head Trail starting from Salt Pond. The creator describes the diverse terrain and views found along the trail, including the climb toward Ram Head Peak. Following the hike, the group visits Cinnamon Beach, noting that while some facilities remained damaged from a hurricane, the beach remains a beautiful destination. They also take a short hike to Little Cinnamon Beach to enjoy a more secluded environment. The day concludes with an exploration of Mongoose Junction in Cruz Bay, where the creators enjoy local food, drinks, and live music before taking the ferry back to St. Thomas. The video serves as a guide for travelers looking to explore the national park areas of St. John through hiking and beach visits.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we did a day trip to st john we hiked the ramphead trail from salt pond bay visited cinnamon beach and hiked to little cinnamon beach

the ferry between red hook st thomas and cruz bay saint john was eight dollars and fifteen cents each way for adults

we would definitely recommend booking a rental car at least a few days ahead of time

st john is a perfect place to explore because most of the island is a national park

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a rental car at least a few days ahead of time
Visit cinnamon beach despite hurricane damage as it is still beautiful
Explore the national park for hiking and less crowded beaches

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding a rental car on St. JohnBook a rental car at least a few days ahead of time, especially if there is a cruise ship in port

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best things to do on a day trip to St. John, USVI?
QHow do you get from St. Thomas to St. John?
QWhat are the hiking trails and beaches like on St. John?

Port Highlights

Cruz Bay, St. John4 Happy Bacon
Top: Hike the Ramphead Trail from Salt Pond Bay
Red Hook, St. Thomas2½ Happy Bacon
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