The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Cruz Bay, St. John

Beaches, Bars, Snorkeling, Shopping, Island Hopping. "You Choose the Cruise" Palm Tree Charters is located in Cruz Bay on St. John in the Virgin Islands. Our private charters provide a fun, action packed day at sea exploring the Virgin Islands. We will pick you up on St. John, St. Thomas, or Tortola, BVI.

Full day/Half day boat Charters fully customizable! Choice of boats 26 foot Angler (up to 6 passengers) 33 foot Avanti (up to 9 passengers)

Spend the day (or night) aboard “El Gato” our 37’ luxury power catamaran based out of St John in the US Virgin Islands. Travel in comfort through the US and British Virgin Islands and let us show you all that paradise has to offer!

ON THE SEA CHARTERS WILL SHOW YOU THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Whether you want to explore colorful reefs, climb through massive natural rock formations, or just relax at one of the many famous beaches and beach bars in the islands, On the Sea can take you to both lively and secluded locations throughout the United States and British Virgin Islands. Our captains look forward to sharing their secret spots with you.

Captain Jug provides exclusively private charters in the US and British Virgin Islands! Our 36' lobster style boat was recently retrofitted to comfortably take up to 12 guests for day charters around the islands. Speed, combined with a smooth ride, makes for a winning day on the water! #ReadySetAdventure

Let us provide you with an unforgettable experience in the US and British Virgin Islands. We offer high end boat charters, dinghy rentals and Zodiac center consoles on St. John. We take pride in our business and offer a level of customer service you will respect. We can't wait to get you out on the water!

Let us provide the best day of your vacation! Whether you want to visit the BVI, cruise around locally with, or spend a day in luxury aboard a power yacht, we have what you need. Conveniently located right in Cruz Bay, we have the finest fleet of boat rentals available, as well as a team of knowledgeable captains ready to show you the best the islands have to offer. Each boat is equipped with a large cooler, snorkel gear and bluetooth speakers.

SUP Lessons on St. John St. John with its beautiful beaches and warm water is the perfect place to learn to paddleboard. With a board you can get to those unspoiled places that cannot be reached by foot or car. It is best to start in a calm bay with little waves and winds. The basic technique (paddle stroke and turns) can be learned in 1-2hours. Everybody can do it, from 5 year old kids to 70 year old seniors. If you have paddled before or want to try it on your own, we also have high quality paddle boards for rent, you can do day rentals or weekly rentals. We also rent out snorkeling gear which you can add to the paddle board rental packages (we have the new Easybreath full face masks as well as traditional masks, snorkels and fins). Or go for a night paddle with our new LED night paddles!

Located at Mongoose Junction, Bajo El Sol Gallery & Art Bar is a hybrid art gallery, bookstore, café, rum and cocktail bar. As a gallery and events space, Bajo El Sol is dedicated to offering the best in Virgin Islands fine art and cultural expression. At the Art Bar you'll also find Puerto Rican espresso coffee, chocolates, wine, craft cocktails, lite savory bites and locally made pastries. You’ll also find the largest selection of aged rums in Cruz Bay, which can be sampled in curated tasting flights. Curator Priscilla Hintz Rivera and writer David Knight Jr. took the helm of the established gallery in 2016. Hintz Rivera and Knight both grew up in the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean region, and they love engaging visitors about Caribbean history and the dynamics of the current society on St. John. Visit us during one of our many events for an immersive experience; we frequently host artist talks, poetry readings, film screenings and much more.