Why You Need to Visit St. John USVI

The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) have about 90 tiny Islands spread across the Caribbean Sea. With so many Islands available to spend your next vacation stay, sometimes it can be hard to choose or know which one is best. Today we are going to talk about one of the smallest Islands in the USVI, St. John.

If you're wondering if you should consider a visit to St. John USVI, we've put together a couple of reasons. Bigger isn't always better and St. John is a perfect example of that. Let's take a look at why you need to book your next vacation stay in St. John.

Why Vist St. John USVI

St. John USVI is an award-winning destination and has a ton of different beautiful site seeing opportunities, as well as a full list of fun activities. From pristine reefs and coral gardens, there's snorkeling, fishing, and diving. The Island has something to offer for everyone.

If you've never been scuba diving before, this would be a great place to start! It can either be done on your own or with an instructor, but either way, it's super safe and easy to learn when you're not at home with lots of distractions around.

If you're wondering what all the Island has to offer, we've got you covered. Let's take a look.

1) Stunning Locations to See

If you're the type that loves hanging out on soft white sand, swaying palms above your head, and crystal clear water lapping up on shore then this is the place for you!

Beautiful Beaches: The most popular beaches on the island are along the North Shore, which includes Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Maho Bay, and Caneel Bay Resort Beach.

National Parks & Hikes: 

If you're the outdoorsy type, then you'll love all the national parks and hikes the island has to offer. The Virgin Islands National Park is a beautiful park with plenty of activities to enjoy, including camping, fishing, kayaking, and hiking. With over 7000 acres to explore, it's definitely not one to miss!

2) Saint John USVI Activities & Adventures

There are lots of cool things to do in St. John USVI so you'll never get bored here!

Snorkeling & Water Sports: Some of our favorites include going snorkeling in the beautiful crystal clear water. You can find an amazing underwater world with tropical fish, coral, and more. If you're a first-timer, don't worry, it's easy to learn and most places will provide the gear.

Fishing & Boating: If you're looking for a different way to explore the beautiful Island, you can also rent a private boat charter in St. John and go island hopping. If your idea of having fun isn't floating around on a boat, there is tons of fishing in USVI!

There is no shortage of things to do on this paradise island and the best way to see it all is by boat. Whether you're an experienced fisherman or just looking to relax on the water, a private boat charter is a perfect way to spend your day.

3) Food & Drinks

One of the best things about St. John is that it has plenty of options when it comes to eating and drinking. You can't be on vacation without having a couple of drinks while eating the local cuisine.

Restaurants & Bars: Whether you're looking for a quick slice of pizza or seafood cooked to perfection, you'll be able to find it here. We highly recommend hitting up one of the many restaurants, bars, and cafes on the island so you can try all the local favorites.

Catering In St. John USVI: If you want a taste of the Caribbean, you don't need to be confined to just going out to bars and restaurants.  Sometimes all you want is a little bit of island food at home, with a private chef! If you want quality local cuisine, look no further than one of the St. John private chefs.

4) Accommodations & Lodging

If you've never been here before it may be hard to choose where to stay because there are so many amazing places. However, we would recommend renting private, rather than going with a hotel. When you rent a villa in St. John, is always a much better experience than staying in a hotel.

if you're looking for the BEST villa on the island, look no further than our luxury Villa, Finisterre.

Visting St. John

So, is visiting St. John worth it? Absolutely! With so much to do and see, it's one of the best places to spend a weekend or vacation.

If you want to learn more about St. John and staying on the island, make sure to visit the rest of our blog for more info!

If you're ready to book your next luxury vacation stay, check out our property on St. John, The Finisterre Estate


Happy Vacationing,

-The Team at Finisterre Estate