St. Thomas to St. John Ferry: How to Visit Trunk Bay on Your Own (Cruise Excursion Guide)
March 11, 2026
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If your cruise stops in St. Thomas and you're looking for the best beach experience in the Virgin Islands, taking the ferry to St. John and visiting Trunk Bay is one of the best excursions you can do.
In this video I explain exactly how to do this cruise excursion on your own without booking through the cruise line.
👉 Watch our full vlog of the actual trip from St. Thomas to St. John here: https://youtu.be/N8urh6dKpYc
We walk through the full process step-by-step including:
• Taxi from the cruise port to Red Hook Ferry Terminal
• Ferry from St. Thomas to Cruz Bay
• Taxi from Cruz Bay to Trunk Bay
• Costs and timing
• Tips for making sure you get back to the ship on time
Trunk Bay is part of Virgin Islands National Park and is famous for its crystal-clear water, soft white sand, and snorkeling trail. If you're willing to put in a little effort, this DIY excursion can be one of the most memorable beach days of your cruise.
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0:00 Introduction – Visiting St. John from St. Thomas
0:26 Why Trunk Bay Is Worth the Trip
0:53 Make Sure Your Ship Is in Port Long Enough
1:07 Taxi from Cruise Port to Red Hook Ferry
1:38 Ferry from St. Thomas to St. John
2:11 Arriving in Cruz Bay & Taxi to Trunk Bay
2:35 Trunk Bay Entrance Fee & Total Cost
3:01 What Makes Trunk Bay Special
3:30 Snorkeling at Trunk Bay
3:35 Tips for Doing This Excursion on Your Own
4:17 Heading Back to the Cruise Ship
4:39 When to Leave St. John to Make the Ship
4:56 Final Recommendation – Is It Worth It?
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