Explore St. John from Estate Hope: Island Sightseeing Tour You Can Book on Varoom
Depart St. Thomas or meet up at St. John for a half-day exploration of the smallest of the US Virgin Islands, where you’ll board a ferry across the short 4 miles (6.4 km) of water and find a tour bus waiting to show you the island’s history and majestic natural beauty; with your local guide you’ll visit Virgin Islands National Park for sweeping mountain vistas, impossibly blue water, and lush coastal greenery, then pause at Caneel Bay and Trunk Bay to take in panoramic scenes of white-sand beaches meeting mountain forests, stroll the grounds at Annaberg to see the remains of an 1780s Danish sugar plantation-factory, windmill, and slave quarters-and learn about the island’s Danish settlers before a relaxing drive back to the ferry terminal for your return cruise to St. Thomas; ideal for travelers booking through Varoom in Estate Hope, St. John, this tour blends outdoor nature, Tours & Sightseeing, and history into a single memorable outing.
About this activity in Estate Hope
Highlights
- Cross the short 4-mile ferry ride from St. Thomas to St. John, then explore the Virgin Islands National Park with panoramic mountain and turquoise-water vistas.
- Visit world-famous beaches including Trunk Bay and Caneel Bay to enjoy sweeping views of white sand meeting lush coastal forests.
- Discover Annaberg Sugar Plantation ruins - see the 1780s windmill, factory remains, and slave quarters while you learn about the island’s Danish colonial history.
- Half-day guided tour that combines nature, history, and scenic overlooks for a compact, memorable experience in the US Virgin Islands.
Important Information
- National park fees are included; ferry tickets to St. John are not included and can be purchased at the dock (roundtrip approximately $16.30 per person).
- Pick-up is available from St. Thomas cruise ports and selected hotels/resorts - provide hotel or ship name, docking, disembarkation and re-boarding times when you book.
- This tour requires a moderate fitness level and is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries; infants must sit on an adult’s lap.
- Schedules may change due to local traffic or cruise ship timings and the tour operates only with a minimum number of guests - you will be notified in advance if changes occur.
Meeting Point
Includes
- National park fees are included for your visit to Estate Hope, St. John.
- You have the option for pick-up in St. Thomas cruise ports and selected hotels/resorts.
Excludes
- Alcoholic drinks are not included (available to purchase).
- Food and non-alcoholic drinks are not included.
- Gratuities are not included.
- Round-trip ferry tickets to St. John are not included.
Other
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap during the activity.
- This tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.
- You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to participate.
- Ferry tickets to and from St. John are not included in this tour's cost and are available for purchase at the dock; roundtrip tickets cost $16.30 per person.
- Please note: tour schedules are subject to change based on local traffic conditions and cruise ship arrival/departure times.
- At the time of booking, provide hotel name or ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- A minimum of 2–3 people per booking is required depending on days; this tour operates with a minimum of four guests and cancellation notice will be given 24 hours in advance.
- Follow the island time as us virgin island doesn't follow daylight saving time.
- There is possible cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet the tour guests requirement; in that event, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- If you are coming from a cruise, please confirm your cruise ship dock when booking.
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