Our trip was fantastic. Luminaria was excellent. We did swim around Waterlemon Cay on Thursday and lived - there was very good snorkeling there. Salt Pond, Hansen Bay (Pelican Rock), and Princess Bay (Mangroves) were amazing snorkeling. We saw so much. People were very relaxed, friendly and open. Bo...

Kevin, I can't thank you enough for your advice!

Thank you very much for the clear warning on Waterlemon Cay. I'd like to make it back to write trip report!... I come back and read all those links carefully. Should we bring snorkel vests? We're going 6-15 March. I'm looking at the tide predictions from NOAA. Am I looking for the tides to swing les...

Thank you so much! I definitely have the bug! We're celebrating my wife's 40th birthday, and she chose St. John. I can't wait to escape the snow for 8 full days and get to snorkeling. I've been swimming with snorkel gear for the past few months in the local warm-water pool. I finally got a mask that...

Hello All, We're very excited to be staying on St. John for the first time next week. We visited St. John and St. Thomas on two different cruises. We've been to Trunk Bay for a snorkeling excursion, and Secret Harbor Beach Resort for a self-organized relaxing beach / snorkeling day. Both visits made...

The short version - Look for Christopher at the airport (our version of Rachael) Stop at the gas station for 6 pack (old ritual) Stop at the snack shack for a 6 pack (new ritual) Board Dohm's Arrive at NPS dock. Husband (and other husbands if they are with us) sprint to STJ as I talk to the greeter...

MindeHankins, we're renting from Varlack Ventures.
LazyLane, it's just the two of us, and unfortunately Connections will be closed on our Sunday departure day. Otherwise that sounds like they are a great resource.

Thanks for your suggestions! So, the consensus is Either to 1) Get a cab to hold our luggage while we wander around Charlotte Amalie (Gladys), preferably booking a private taxi with Rachel. I found 340-771-2986 as her number. This site is a great resource! Thanks for the tip, I might want to find tr...

Good afternoon all, My wife and I are staying overnight on St. John for the first time this coming March. Our flight leaves STT at 5pm, which gives us some time on our departure day. However, our check out is 10am and car rental return is 11am on that Sunday. Does anyone have suggestions on the best...