Contact Cimmaron to make arrangements for your island activities

Don’t waste a minute of your island time making arrangements for your island adventures or be disappointed if an activity is fully booked.  Prior to your arrival Cimmaron’s concierge staff can make the arrangements for you and will provide you with a complete itinerary of all activities scheduled for your stay. 

Upon your arrival on St. John, your greeter will review the itinerary with you and answer any questions. Throughout your stay Cimmaron's staff is always available to help plan your day.

IT’S ALL ABOUT (well, almost) THE WATER

The water temperatures are fairly constant at 79-83 degrees year round and white sand beaches are located around the island shores.  The water is crystal clear, seas are usually calm and there is little current.

CREWED BOAT CHARTERS

Private charter boats are plentiful for trips in the pristine waters surrounding the over 120 islands and cays in the Virgin Islands – one the very best boating venues in the world – and their captains deliver outstanding hospitality!  Sail or motor to quite coves or cruise down the Sir Francis Drake channel following the course of pirate ships of days gone by.  Stop for snorkeling, diving, or to enjoy a tropical libation and a rest in the hammock at a beach bar on a neighboring island.  Options include:

Half Day Sail Excursion in the USVI

Half Day Motorboat Excursion in the USVI

Full Day Sail Excursion in the USVI

Full Day Motorboat Excursion in the USVI 

Full Day Sail Excursion to the BVI (Jost Van Dyke) PASSPORT REQUIRED

Full Day Motorboat Excursion to the BVI (Virgin Gorda & the Baths or Jost Van Dyke) PASSPORT REQUIRED

Sunset Sail in the USVI

Sunset Motor in the USVI

BOAT RENTALS

Rent your own power boat or dinghy and plan your own itinerary for a day on the water.  Pack a lunch to enjoy on a deserted beach and stop along the way at your favorite snorkeling spots.  Boat rental companies will provide you with instructions, directions, and advice on good places to visit.  Passports are required for stops in the British Virgin Islands.  Options include:

Half Day Powerboat Rental

Half Day Dinghy Rental

Full Day Powerboat Rental

Full Day Dinghy Rental

OFFSHORE FISHING CHARTERS

Some of the world’s best sport fishing can be found in the Virgin Islands.  Experienced captains on fully-equipped sport fishing boats offer charters for those with all levels of experience.  Head offshore to reel in Marlin, Dorodo, Tuna, and Wahoo or stay closer to shore to hook a snapper or king fish.  Options include:

Half Day Fishing Charter (offshore)

Half Day Fishing Charter (inshore)

Full Day Fishing Charter (offshore)

Full Day Fishing Charter (inshore)

KAYAK AND SNORKEL TRIPS

Tour the less crowded waters around St. John as you paddle your kayak through the azure Caribbean Sea and float above the mystical underwater world as you snorkel in the crystal clear water with seemingly endless visibility.  Swim among turtles, bright parrotfish and blue tangs and view gorgeous underwater gardens of coral.  Kayaks and snorkel gear are included and no experience is necessary.  Tours range from 2 hours (great for small children) to a full day expedition (for the experience and physically fit).  Options include:

Two Hour Tour (Level: Low)

Three Hour Tour (Level: Moderate)

Full Day Expedition (Level: Advanced)

DIVE TRIPS

Bring your underwater camera and dive down to capture the beauty of the world beneath the sea.  Dive trips are available for the beginner to the advanced and include reef dives, wreck dives, and drift dives.  Tanks are included and BCDs and regulators may be rented.  Most sites are 30 to 80 feet deep and the water is warm and crystal clear!  World class dive operators can take you out for the first time, teach you to dive, get you certified or instruct you for higher levels of dive certification.

For options, contact us at guestservices@cimmaronstjohn.com to make arrangements based on your experience level and diving desires.

WAVERUNNERS

Whiz along the warm Caribbean sea.  Guided tours (to keep you in the zones where Waverunners are allowed) are available daily.  Operators must be 18 years or older.  Options include:

Waverunner Guided Tour

PARASAIL

Experience the exhilaration of flying solo or tandem above the sapphire blue Caribbean waters.  Options include:

Call Cimmaron at 340-715-2666 when you are on island to make arrangements.  Schedules are dependent upon wind and sea conditions.

WATERLOGGED AND LOOKING FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES?

Cimmaron will assist you with arrangements for any of the following “landlubber” activities prior to your arrival or after you are on island:

DINING

Dinner reservations are suggested at many of the finer dining establishments.  Contact Cimmaron for recommendations and arrangements.

PROVISIONING

One of the benefits of renting a vacation home is your own kitchen and BBQ for preparing meals at home.  Wouldn’t you rather spend your first night in your island home relaxing on the deck gazing at the stars rather than shopping at the market?  Contact Cimmaron with your provisioning list to make arrangements. 

CHEFS

You have your own kitchen, why not pick an evening to treat yourself to your own Chef.  St. John has some of the best, award-winning chefs in the Virgin Islands waiting to be at your service.  Contact Cimmaron for recommendations and arrangements.

SPAS

If shifting gears to “island time” is not enough relaxation, pamper yourself further with a spa treatment including body wraps, facials, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, and massage.  Visit a private spa or have a masseuse come to your villas.  Contact Cimmaron for recommendations and arrangements.

GOLF

There are no golf courses on St. John, but if you are a golfer you should not pass up the chance to play a round (18 hole, par 70) at Mahogany Run Golf Course on St. Thomas just a short ferry ride away.  The lush course is challenging and features spectacular vistas.  The 14^th hole -- perched on a cliff 200 feet above a rocky inlet of the Atlantic Ocean with unlimited views of the sea and neighbouring islands – is one of the most photographed and among the most challenging of par-3 holes in the world.  Clubs are available for rent.  Gotta play it to believe it!  Contact Cimmaron to arrange tee times and travel arrangements.

WEDDINGS

Have you dreamed of being married in a tropical paradise?  If so, St. John provides the perfect setting.  Whether your vows are a first time “I Do” or a “I Still Do” renewal of your vows, experienced wedding planners will help you make your dream a reality.  Contact Cimmaron for recommendations and arrangements.

ON YOUR OWN ON ISLAND TIME – DON’T MISS:

VIRGIN ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK VISITOR’S CENTER

Nearly two-thirds of the land area of St. John is National Park.  The Park also encompasses underwater areas with protected marine life and coral reef.  Stop by the Visitor’s Center on the water front in Cruz Bay for information on exploring St. John including the Park’s history, hiking trails (over 20 throughout the island), historical sites (pre-Columbian Amerindian settlements, Danish colonial sugar plantation ruins, forts)  and local flora and fauna.  Brochures about the Park, maps and books are available at the center which is open daily from 8 am to 4:30 pm with Rangers to answer your questions about trails and hikes (some guided).

TENNIS

Public tennis courts are available in the heart of Cruz Bay on a first-come, first-served basis. Tennis courts are also available at island resorts and non-guests may be allowed to pay a fee and use the courts.

SHOPPING

It’s not just shopping…it’s an adventure…and it’s all DUTY FREE.  In Cruz Bay stroll around the streets and discover an eclectic variety of shops (and shoppers), restaurants, bars and snack places.  The shops usually open about 10 am and, depending on the season, often close at dusk.  If it’s possible to experience an even more laid-back shopping experience, head out of Cruz Bay on Route 10 (Centerline Road) and “over the mountain” to the Coral Bay side of the island.  Don’t forget to stop at the top of the mountain to check out the shops and awesome views of Coral Bay.  It’s all downhill from there.

CASINO GAMING

There are no casinos on St. John, but there are video slot machines at The Parrot Club in Wharfside Village and some other establishments.

ROAD TRIP

It is easy to explore St. John as you wind on the roads over mountain tops, through lush tropical forests, and along the beaches and coastlines.  There are two main roads on St. John – one runs across the center of the island from Cruz Bay to Coral Bay and the other along the North shore – but travelling off the beaten path in your 4WD vehicle will give you the full experience of the entire beautiful island?  The vistas are overwhelming.  How lost can you get on a 9x4 mile island.  GAS UP AT THE ONLY GAS STATION IN CRUZ BAY – KEEP LEFT – DON’T SPEED (speed limit is 20 mph or 10 mph in town) – KEEP ON EYE OUT FOR DONKEYS, SHEEP, AND GOATS IN THE LAND OF “NO FENCES”.