St. John, US Virgin Islands · 2026 Season
Cruz Bay Ferry Dock Departures
Charters departing from the Cruz Bay Ferry Dock — beach pickup and dinghy boarding for smaller vessels and adventure tours.
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Charters Departing from Cruz Bay Ferry Dock
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Private St. John Bronco Tour & Lime Out Tacos
Island Buddy
Hands down the best day trip on St. John! A private island tour with a little (lime) twist. Enjoy a full day in an open-air Bronco exploring St. John highlights — secluded beaches
- Boat
- Jeep Tours/Rentals
- Duration
- 8 Hours
- Up to
- 4 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Full-Day Underwater Scooter Rental
Island Buddy
Rent your own Underwater Scooter! Zoom across the reef with ease at speeds of up to 4mph for up to an hour. These scooters are perfect for all ages with high and low speed options
- Boat
- Beach Gear / Watersports
- Duration
- 8 Hours
- Up to
- 1 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Half-Day St. John Dinghy Rental: North Shore Beach Hopping
Wharfside Watersports
Explore St. John's North Shore aboard a 12' inflatable dinghy powered by a 25HP Yamaha Outboard. Captain your own boat to exclusive beaches — Honeymoon, Hawksnest, Trunk Bay, Cinna
- Boat
- 12' Dinghy
- Duration
- 3.5 Hours
- Up to
- 4 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
St. John Full-Day Medline 9 Luxury Boat Rental
Wharfside Watersports
Set sail in style with The Medline 9 Experience, an elite boating adventure on a sophisticated Medline 9 equipped with twin 300hp Yamaha Outboards. Perfect for experienced sailors
- Boat
- Medline 9 Luxury Inflatable
- Duration
- 7 Hours
- Up to
- 10 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
Half-Day Self-Captained Zodiac Rental in St. John
Wharfside Watersports
Navigate the crystal-clear waters of St. John at the helm of a powerful Zodiac N-ZO boat equipped with a 200hp Yamaha Outboard. Chart your own course to hidden gems — secluded beac
- Boat
- Zodiac N-ZO
- Duration
- 3.5 Hours
- Up to
- 6 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
St. John Parasailing: Soar Over USVI Waters (1 Hour)
Parasail Virgin Islands
Go parasailing and get a bird's-eye view of St. John & St. Thomas! Fly high above the Caribbean Sea on this parasailing excursion. Following a detailed safety briefing, you'll depa
- Boat
- Parasailing
- Duration
- 1 Hour
- Up to
- 3 guests
- Stops
- Custom itinerary
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The Cruz Bay Ferry Dock is where most visitors first set foot on St. John, arriving from Red Hook on St. Thomas. Just to the left of the ferry dock, a small beach serves as the pickup point for many charter operators running smaller vessels, parasailing boats, and private tour boats.
Unlike the National Park Dock where you board directly from the pier, most charters at the Ferry Dock area will meet you on the beach to the left of the dock. Some operators may pick you up by dinghy right at the dock itself. Check your charter listing for specific boarding instructions — your captain will typically text or call you with exact meeting details before your trip.
Cruz Bay Ferry Dock
Cruz Bay Ferry Terminal, Cruz Bay, St John 00830, USVI
📍 Directions: Take the Red Hook ferry from St. Thomas — charters meet you on the beach to the left of the dock or by dinghy at the dock.
What Makes St. John Cruz Bay Ferry Dock Departures Special?
Beach Pickup
Most charters meet you on the small beach just to the left of the ferry dock — easy to find, right where you step off the ferry.
Dinghy Boarding
Some operators pick you up by dinghy directly at the dock — a quick ride out to the anchored vessel.
Adventure Tours
Home to parasailing, underwater scooter rentals, private power boat tours, and island hopping excursions.
Smaller Vessels
Intimate group sizes on smaller boats — perfect for personalized tours and unique water activities.
What You Need to Know
- The Cruz Bay Ferry Dock is the main ferry terminal on St. John, with regular service from Red Hook, St. Thomas.
- Charter pickup is typically on the beach to the left of the ferry dock — look for your captain or boat name.
- Some operators use dinghy service to bring you from the dock to their anchored vessel.
- Always check your specific charter listing for exact boarding instructions.
- Vessels are generally smaller — center consoles, RIBs, and specialty boats for parasailing and water sports.
- The area is walkable from Cruz Bay restaurants and shops if you arrive early.
Pro Tips from the Locals
💡Your captain will usually call or text with a specific meeting spot — save their number before arrival.
💡Wear shoes you can get wet — beach pickups may involve wading a few inches into the water.
💡Arrive 10-15 minutes early and look for your boat or captain holding a sign on the beach to the left of the ferry dock.
💡If arriving by ferry from St. Thomas, your pickup is steps away — no taxi needed.
💡Bring a dry bag for electronics if you're doing a dinghy pickup.
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