Virgin Islands 2 Day Itinerary

Virgin Islands 2-Day Itinerary

Day 1: St. Thomas

Morning:

  • Arrival at Cyril E. King Airport (STT) in St. Thomas. Clear immigration and baggage claim.
  • Rent a car (required for travel around the island; check with your hotel or local agencies like Avis, Budget, etc.)
  • Fuel up as gas stations close early on the island.

Activities:

  1. Magens Bay Beach: One of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Relax, swim, sunbathe (Entrance fee applies)
  2. Charlotte Amalie: Explore the capital city with its colorful buildings, historic sites like Blackbeard’s Castle and Fort Christian. Don’t miss the duty-free shopping!

Lunch:

  • Visit one of the local eateries in Charlotte Amalie for lunch, such as Senor Frogs or Dockside Fish Market.

Afternoon:

  1. St. Peter Greathouse Ruins: A historic plantation house with beautiful gardens and ruins. (Entrance fee applies)
  2. Coral World Ocean Park: Interact with sea lions, sharks, and more in this marine park.

Dinner:

  • Dine at one of the beachfront restaurants in Frenchtown, like Coast or Havana Blue.

Evening:

  • Relax at your hotel or explore local nightlife in Red Hook.

Day 2: St. John

Morning:

  • Ferry from Red Hook to Cruz Bay, St. John (Fares around $7 per person each way)

Activities:

  1. Trunk Bay: Swim, snorkel, and enjoy the stunning beach at this National Park Beach. (Entrance fee applies)
  2. Maho Bay Turtle Trail: Easy hike to see sea turtles nesting seasonally.

Lunch:

  • Grab a bite at one of the beachside restaurants in Cruz Bay, like Skinny Legs or Lime Out.

Afternoon:

  1. Cinnamon Bay Beach: Relax on another beautiful beach, with historical ruins nearby. (Entrance fee applies)
  2. Petroglyph National Park: Explore the ancient petroglyphs carved into the rocks by the Taino people.

Dinner:

  • Dine at Zion Modern Caribbean Cuisine in Cruz Bay for a memorable meal.

Evening:

  • Catch the sunset at Sunset Grill before taking the ferry back to St. Thomas for your departure the next day.

Things to Note:

  1. U.S. citizens do not need a visa for visits of up to 90 days to the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  2. Travelers from other countries should check with their local embassy for visa requirements.
  3. Credit cards are widely accepted, but it’s always good to have some cash on hand.
  4. The official currency is the U.S. dollar.
  5. Driving in the Virgin Islands is on the right-hand side of the road, similar to the United States mainland.