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Your must-see for nature

Whether snorkeling the crystal-clear, turquoise waters that surround our island or climbing the steep hills, for those passionate about experiencing nature, St. John is the must-see island. One of the best places to snorkel in the Caribbean, you don’t have to venture far from shore to begin interacting with sea turtles and rays as you swim above corals that teem with a kaleidoscope of brilliantly colored fish. On land, more than three dozen hiking trails beckon adventurers, crisscrossing the lush, 5,500-acre Virgin Islands National Park. This preserve protects more than half the island’s total footprint and is home to a veritable smorgasbord of flora and fauna. Beloved for our dozens of virtually crowd-free, white-sand beaches, this — the smallest of the three main U.S. Virgin Islands — is considered to have some of the most unspoiled underwater and terrestrial habitats found anywhere in the Caribbean.

An Outdoor Adventure in St. John

St. John

The smallest of our three main U.S. Virgin Islands, St. John is a stunning natural playground, with more than two-thirds of its land dedicated to Virgin Islands National Park. Navigate switchbacks in a rented Jeep on roads with spectacular views or explore the island on foot.

Hiker’s Guide to Virgin Islands National Park

St. John

Within Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, visitors can hike among windswept sugar plantation ruins, see the indigenous Taino’s ancient petroglyphs and cool off with a dive in the ocean, where magnificent marine life swims among vibrant coral reefs.

Getting to St. John via St. Thomas

St. John

Although there is no airport on St. John — home of the spectacular Virgin Islands National Park — the stunning island is easy to reach from St. Thomas via a variety of ferry services.

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TAKE OFF ON OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

It’s a quick ferry ride to reach St. John. Get close to nature riding in a Jeep around the island, the majority of which is a U.S. national park. Hike on a hillside, snorkel an underwater trail and paddle a kayak at night.

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Visual comparison of travel durations

St. John to St. Thomas 45 Minute Ferry Ride