NAZARETH BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Half‑day ferry and bus loop from St. Thomas to St. John: coastal lookouts, white‑sand bays and a Danish sugar‑plantation ruin
A 3–4 hour sightseeing tour departing from the West Indian Dock that pairs a short ferry crossing with guided stops in Virgin Islands National Park, Caneel Bay, Trunk Bay and the Annaberg plantation.
Half‑day ferry and bus loop from St. Thomas to St. John: coastal lookouts, white‑sand bays and a Danish sugar‑plantation ruin.
Board a short ferry from St. Thomas and cross the four miles to St. John, where a local guide leads a half‑day circuit through the island’s national park, panoramic lookouts and shoreline—culminating at the ruins of an 18th‑century Danish sugar plantation at Annaberg before the return to the ferry terminal.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Virgin Islands National Park vistas
Mountain ridgelines drop to impossibly blue water; the stop in the national park is where verdant coastal forest meets sweeping ocean panoramas.
Caneel Bay and Trunk Bay’s shoreline scenes
Two panoramic beach lookouts present classic St. John views of white sand and turquoise bays that define the island’s coastal character.
Annaberg sugar‑plantation ruins
Explore the vestiges of the 1780s plantation—factory foundations, windmill and slave quarters—while learning about the island’s Danish colonial past.
What the day feels like
What the half‑day feels like
The experience combines a brief ferry crossing with a land circuit: disembark in St. John, climb into a tour bus and visit a sequence of park lookouts and beaches punctuated by a stop at Annaberg’s plantation ruins, then return to the ferry terminal for the cruise‑ship transfer back to St. Thomas.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should avoid it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs about 3–4 hours total; start times and pick‑up must be coordinated with the local supplier and can change due to traffic and group numbers.
National Park fees are included, but ferry tickets to and from St. John are not included and must be purchased at the dock (roundtrip fare listed at $16.30 per person). Provide hotel or ship name, docking and disembarkation/re‑boarding times when booking.
Pick‑up and boarding start from the West Indian Dock (cruise‑ship docks) for cruise passengers; confirm your cruise ship dock and timing with the operator before travel.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are ferry tickets included in the tour price?
No. Ferry tickets to and from St. John are not included and must be purchased separately at the dock; roundtrip tickets cost $16.30 per person.
Where do I meet for the tour if I'm on a cruise?
Pick‑up and boarding originate from the West Indian Dock at the cruise‑ship docks; confirm your cruise ship dock when booking.
How long is the tour?
The tour duration is approximately 3–4 hours.
Are there health or accessibility restrictions?
The tour is not wheelchair accessible, infants must sit on laps, and it is not recommended for travelers with back problems; travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel up to 48 hours before the start time for a full refund. If canceled due to weather or failure to meet minimum traveler numbers, you will be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Are National Park fees included?
Yes—national park fees are included in the tour price.