St. John, USVI

ST. JOHN : Overview

OVERVIEW

St. John is one of the most tranquil islands of the Caribbean and one of the smallest of the Virgin Islands. It’s known as a popular honeymoon destination and for possessing some of the most beautiful (accessible) beaches in the world. St. John’s beauty has remained pristine and welcomes everyone to come enjoy what the island has to offer.

Accessibility on St. John can be researched and planned through the USVI  Barrier Free Travel Website.

LANGUAGE

The official language of the U.S. Virgin Islands is English.

CURRENCY

The official currency of the U.S. Virgin Islands is the U.S. dollar.

QUICKLINKS

LOGISTICS: Air – Water – Ground
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels – Resorts
ENTERTAINMENT: Tours – Activities – Restaurants & Nightlife
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Hospitals – Medical Equipment
ABILITYTIPS: Precautions

ST. JOHN : Logistics

AIR TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORT

There are no airports located on St. John., but there is an airport on neighboring island, St. Thomas.  To access St. John, one must go by boat or ferry.

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FERRY

St. John (Cruz Bay) can be accessed by ferry. There are two ferry dock locations on St. Thomas. One ferry dock is located in Charlotte Amalie and the other is located in Red Hook (45 minutes from Charlotte Amalie). All three ferry docks are wheelchair accessible, but access depends on the tide (especially at Charlotte Amalie). It may be necessary to hire Dial-A-Ride to use the lift to access the boat. Cruz Bay, Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook ferrys can be accessed via ramp with assistance.

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CRUISE PORT

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TAXI/SHUTTLE/RENTAL CAR (Wheelchair Van)

Dial-A-Ride: Dial-A-Ride is a service that provides wheelchair accessible transportation for a fee. It costs $30 to register, which is a lifetime membership. Other costs depend on where you would like to go on the island of St. John. You can contact Dial-A-Ride via email: dar@viaccess.net or by telephone 340 776-1277.

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ST. JOHN : Accommodations

HOTELS

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LUXURY RESORTS

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ST. JOHN : Entertainment

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

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ACTIVITIES

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NIGHTLIFE

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ST. JOHN : Emergency Services

MEDICAL SERVICES/HOSPITAL

Schneider Regional Medical Center: The Roy Lester Schneider Hospital is located on St. Thomas and serves not only the local people of St. Thomas, but also neighboring islands as well. There is no hospital located on St. John.

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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS

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ST. JOHN : AbilityTips

PRECAUTIONS

The Caribbean can get quite hot, and one can easily overheat while exploring the island. Be mindful and bring plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and cool.