What to do and see in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands: The Best Cultural Tours

November 5, 2021 Agatha Simes

Ecotourism is alive and kicking on St. John. There's more than enough to do on land, from watching for wildlife in the national park to hiking miles of trails or strolling sandy white beaches. Hit the water for amazing snorkeling, swimming, even underwater photography—of course. This is the Caribbean, after all.
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1. Local History, Beach & Fun in the Sun Four Hour Private Island Tour!

Saint John Ferry Terminal, Cruz Bay, St John 00830, USVI Star Fish Tours & Taxi
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• Star Fish Tours & Taxi's Four Hour Island Tour is a combined historical and beach tour that last for four hours.  • We meet you at the Loredon Boynes Ferry Terminal with a sign that says "Star Fish Tours & Taxi Services".  • Your  safari will also have "Star Fish Tours & Taxi Services written on them.  • You get to experience not just the natural beauty of St. John but also learn of our history, culture, and visit historical ruins. • Our tour guides are friendly, local and humorous! 

Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By SkyDonkey

Hibiscus at StarFish Tours helped us arrange a very lastminute half-day private tour with a local driver, Douglas. We appreciate all the assistance, recommendations, and follow-up she provided as we were able to visit the National Park Visitor Center, Trunk Bay, Maho Beach, and the Annaberg Plantation Windmill the day before leaving the island. Douglas was very informative, accommodating, and professional and we essentially customized and made for a hop on/hop off tour.

2. Private Four Hour Historic/Beach Tour with Star Fish Tours & Taxi

Cruz Bay, St John 00830, USVI Star Fish Tours & Taxi
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Your Private Four Hour Tour offers the best of both worlds.  You get the history of St. John, visit our historical sites and also get to enjoy, swim, sunbath and or snorkel at two of our most beautiful beaches.  Our guest get to interact with their driver/tour guide.  There will be refreshing drinks for the duration of the tour.

Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By SkyDonkey

Hibiscus at StarFish Tours helped us arrange a very lastminute half-day private tour with a local driver, Douglas. We appreciate all the assistance, recommendations, and follow-up she provided as we were able to visit the National Park Visitor Center, Trunk Bay, Maho Beach, and the Annaberg Plantation Windmill the day before leaving the island. Douglas was very informative, accommodating, and professional and we essentially customized and made for a hop on/hop off tour.

3. Book Your Private Two & a Half Hour Island Tour today!

St John, USVI, Cruz Bay, St John 00831, USVI Star Fish Tours & Taxi
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Your tour is conducted by a native St. Johnian who have spent if not their entire lives, the majority of their lives living and experiencing St. John as children to adults first hand. Your guide takes their time to interact with you our guest and answer questions and or take pictures of you and your party. Adore your bird's eye view of the beautiful breath taking National Park's crystal clear beaches with your open aired safari where everyone has a window seat view.  Your tour features informative & historical commentary & is a Two & a Half Hours of fun!  The tour begin at your choice of time & departs at the Loredon Boynes Ferry Terminal.  Your tour guide will have a sign and safari that says "Star Fish Tours & Taxi Services". Enjoy complimentary soft drinks & water for the duration of your island tour experience.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By AlainaS2121

We really enjoyed Star Fish Tours. Our tour guide was born and raised on St John. She talked a lot about what it was like to grow up on the island and how locals used the flora for natural remedies, along with giving a thorough tour of the island. It was absolutely fascinating and I highly recommend to anyone. If it’s your first time, try to book one of the tours early in your trip. It will help to get your bearings.

4. Swim w/Turtles at St. John, Pizza Pi & Sunset Sail

American Yacht Harbor, Smith Bay Road, Red Hook, St Thomas 00802, USVI Stormy Pirates Boat Charters
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This personalized tour takes only a maximum of 12 guests. Enjoy a continental breakfast as you sails along the scenic North Shore of St. John and stops at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world; Maho Bay. Maho Bay is located in the Virgin Islands National Park (all park fees are included in the price) and where the turtles hang out. After your swim/snorkel with the turtles, we'll have a relaxing downwind sail & drop anchor at Christmas Cove, Great St. James Island, which is one of the most protected coves in the US Virgin Islands. Here we have time for more snorkeling while we wait for our pizzas to be delivered via dinghy, from Pizza Pi which has been featured on the Food Network and HGTV as the only floating Pizza Boat in the entire world. After enjoying Pizza, we will sail to beautiful Honeymoon Beach, St. John where you can swim in and enjoy an ice cold beverage from Bikini's Beach Bar. We welcome you back on the boat with fresh baked cookies as we sail back home.

Inclusions: We offer an Open Bar and Light snacks on board, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Restroom on board, Captain, Mate and Fuel are all included in the price

Exclusions: Lunch at Pizza Pi is NOT included. Please bring cash or credit card to pay for your lunch, Crew Gratuity in NOT included. Customary Crew Gratuity is 20% of the price of the trip.

Reviewed By schicklerorg

Stormy Pirates was an awesome full day of fun in the sun, on the water, with some new found friends and a crew that were definitely on their "A" game. Capt Adam navigated to multiple beach/bars and first mate Amanda made sure our drinks were always full while on board. I highly recommend doing this trip early in your stay as you get to see a good variety of what the islands have to offer. Bring plenty of sunscreen, a water shirt and a few bucks for the bars. All else is taken care of for you, including a perfectly timed stop at the Pizza Boat. They even have snorkel gear to use while at Water Island or Coki Beach. Ask Adam where the turtles are. Thanks again A team. You guys rock.

5. 2-Day Adventure Tour of St Thomas and St John

Stthomastour.com
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Complete your dream vacation to the Virgin Islands by visiting both St. Thomas and St. John. This 2-day tour is the perfect overview of St Thomas and St John's history and culture as well as beaches, scenic views and local cuisines. Explore both islands with a local professional guide to ensure the best use of this 2-day tour. Enjoy stops in St Thomas which includes: Mountain Top (for duty free shopping), Drake's Seat and Skyline Lookout, beach time at a local beach. Enjoy St John stops such as National Park and Annaberg Sugar Plantation before relaxing on the white sand of Trunk Bay Beach.

Inclusions: Pick-up at both cruise ports in St. Thomas, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local driver/guide, National park fees

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch & Additional food and drinks, Magens Bay Beach entrance, Gratuities - recommended, Round-trip ferry tickets to St. John

Reviewed By NinaGrand4

I enjoyed my tour and the guide was informative and funny. I like that they gave us time to sightsee and take pictures along the way. Plus giving us time to relax on the beach as well.

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