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Cruz Bay

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Cruz Bay is the main town on Saint John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The harbor for this town is filled with sailboats from around the world. The small town square is the center of commerce, with many small bars, restaurants and shops. Within walking distance is a car rental, supermarket, and Mongoose Junction, a collection of upscale shops for clothing, jewelry, etc. You can buy fresh bread at the bakery there. Nestled in the hills around the bay are hotels and apartments. You can catch a taxi at the town square to take you to the various places of interest for a nominal fee, or sit at an outdoor table sipping rum drinks with little parasols in them.

Travel to Cruz Bay & Visa Requirements

There is no airport on St. John. Ferries and car ferries run regularly between Cruz Bay and Saint Thomas; and also Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands.

Tours & Getting around Cruz Bay

Cruz Bay attractions and sightseeing

Cruz Bay city tours

Cruz Bay souvenirs & shopping

  • Captain's Corner, Duty-free liquor & souvenirs, 340-776-6284, [1]
  • St. John Bracelet Company, family-owned-and-operated store that sells handmade Caribbean jewelry for men and women,

340-776-6465, [2]

Cruz Bay Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Cruz Bay nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

  • Woody's, happy hour 3-6pm daily, dollar drink

The most fun in St. John, right off the ferry to the bar.

Cruz Bay cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging

  • Caneel Bay Resort, Phone: 340-776-6111, 800-928-8889, [3].
  • Gallows Point Resort, Phone: 340-776-6434, 800-323-7229, [4].
  • *Hillcrest Guest House, (340) 776-6774 or (340) 998-8388, [5].
  • Inn at Tamarind Court, Phone: 340-776-6378, 800-221-1637, [6].
  • The Westin Resort St. John, Phone: 340-693-8000, 800-WESTIN-1, [7].

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