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Earning My Ears
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- Sep 8, 2011
You will LOVE Trunk Bay. We've been 3 times on cruises. We are looking to spend a week there soon. I agree it is the most beautiful beach!
From Charlotte Amalie to Red Hook - 20 mins.
Wait for Ferry Boat - Varies - Departs on the hour.
Ferry Boat from Red Hook to Cruz Bay - 25 mins
Taxi from Cruz Bay to Trunk Bay - 15 mins
We left the Fantasy at 7:40am and were on Trunk Bay before 9:00am.
Something to keep in the backs of your minds............if you go on your own and are delayed, the vessel may not wait for you..........you will then be responsible to get to the next port.
If you go with the Disney excursion.............if your late, the vessel will wait until they have to sail to make the next port on time, but Disney will pay to get you to the next port.
AKK
So, Trunk Bay is the best beach? Also want to make sure of one that is not a clothing optional beach. Just 2 of us for our 35th anniversary. Any and all suggestions welcome. Thank You!
I have a better idea . . . rent a house on St. John for a week! I'm dying to go, and I know that just a few hours won't be enough for me (we opted for Magens Bay on our last cruise cause it was close). A week in St. John is on my bucket list . . .
Jodie
Also: If you want to take the hike from behind the National Park Office (which is near the Ferry dock) to Salomon beach , this trail (lind point) is well-marked and easy. I did it last year in my Tevas. It took about 30 minutes. Just don't load yourself down with stuff - a towel and some water and maybe a snack or two (and someone carry the sunscreen and Off!).
-Sandy
We were going to do the St. John island tour, but after some helpful advice from other Dis'ers, have decided to cancel that since it's not something I feel our 8 year old DS would enjoy.
Trunk Bay is absolutely gorgeous! I would love to go back to St. John for a week's vacation one of these days.
I❤MICKEY;48809867 said:I have been planning to book the St. John Island Tour. My DS will be 5 and almost 3 at the time of sailing. This is one of the few St. John options for children under 5. It is also important to us to visit the visitor's center for the national park which is offered during this tour. That being said I would be interested in hearing what you've been told about the tour that turned you off. I've posted a few questions in the the Eastern Caribbean thread about this tour but never received much response. Thank you in advance.
Thanks so much for the details, friends! I know we can't take food off the ship, and with such a short time, I'm hesitant to take the time to look for food on St. J, but is there anywhere enroute to Salamon, or in Cruz bay that we could grab some quick picnic goodies to take along? Appreciate it!!