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A Catamaran Charter To America's Paradise: Naturally St John
For the nature lover, St. John's wilderness is a delight. There are 800 varieties of plants (many of which have medicinal uses), 160 species of birds (including hummingbirds), iguanas, wild cats and burros (they bite-so be careful). The three most popular hikes are the Reef Bay Trail, the "Wade and Walk" Tour, and the Annaberg Sugar Mill Tour. The ranger-guided 3 mile Reef Bay Trail is an adventurous hike through the rainforest, where you will see a sugar mill ruin and ancient petroglyphs (prehistoric stone pictures) before taking a boat ride back to Cruz Bay. The guided "Wade and Walk" Seashore Tour inspects creatures which inhabit tidal zones. From Leinster Bay, you can take a 30 minute self-guided walking tour of the sprawling Annaberg Plantation - an 18th century sugar mill. You will find the remains of old slave quarters and villages. The mortar between the stones is made of flour, molasses and sea shells. Throughout St. John, you will come across several lookout points that provide stunning views and gorgeous scenery. You do not have to hike to see these views. You can enjoy the scenic drives by hiring a taxi and taking an island tour, or rent a car and take a self-guided driving tour.
The North Shore Road
Outside of Cruz Bay, the North Shore Road follows the lush coastline leading past some of St. John's most beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise blue bays with tranquil waters. Other than Trunk Bay, which charges admission, all the other beaches are free. Some offer dressing facilities, restrooms, beach bars and other amenities, while others are quite secluded and remote. If using these bays as an anchorage during your catamaran charter, remember to be aware of the specific park service regulations for each area. You can find them by consulting your cruising guide.
Caneel Bay: The rich and famous enjoy this beach that is part of the luxury "ecoresort" created by Rockefeller in 1956. Although mooring is permitted, the resort requests that those on a catamaran charter keep the noise level down and that no laundry is hanging on the lifelines.
Hawksnest Bay: This beach is popular with the locals because tourists usually do not come here. It is peaceful and relaxing, and a great place for picnics or a swim. It is also a choice spot for snorkeling because the nearby reef is teeming with marine life.
Trunk Bay: This is one of the most spectacular beaches in the Virgin Islands, but it is often the most crowded. There is an admission charge to use this beach. Snorkelers can explore the Underwater Trail marked by red, white and blue buoys. Underwater plaques help identify the coral and fish you see. Some would consider the trail somewhat touristy and frankly, there are better places to snorkel and relax.
Cinnamon Bay and Maho Bay: A popular campground is run by the National Park Service at Cinnamon Bay. Canvas tents on the beach let campers get back to basics. You can rent beach chairs, snorkel equipment, kayaks and bicycles, and even take a windsurfing lesson. In the winter, this is the best place for surfers to catch a northern swell. Maho Bay offers "deluxe camping" with all the modern conveniences. They welcome those on a catamaran charter with showers, a well-stocked store and a restaurant that offers breakfast and dinner.
Francis Bay: The water in this bay is crystal clear. The view of the nearby BVI is magnificent. Ashore, you will find garbage facilities maintained by the National Park Service for your use. If you feel like a walk, follow the trail to an abandoned plantation house, or follow the road to the Leinster Bay Trail to see the Annaberg Sugar Mill Ruins.
Leinster Bay: This beautiful and well-protected bay lies directly south of the western tip of Little Thatch Island, BVI. It is a great place to snorkel. One time, we saw at least 50 migrating deep orange star fish. At other times, it is possible to see turtles, rays, eels and a variety of colorful reef fish. Simply secure your dinghy up on the sandy beach and then, following the shore line, snorkel out to Watermelon Cay and back. In the southwest corner of the Bay, there is the well-marked trail that leads to the restored ruins of the Annaberg Sugar Mill.
The Rest of the Island
Coral Bay, located on the eastern end of the island, is St. John's second town. There is no customs service here. It is not a tourist destination, and thus caters more to locals and long-term cruisers. It is the site of the first Danish colony and is home to the 1733 Emmaus Moravian Church - the oldest church on St. John. You can also see ruins of an old fort, sugar mill and a number of buildings from slavery days. Today, it has become the place to eat on St. John with a number of interesting restaurants and bars. Check out Skinny Legs. The parking lot is full of island dogs scratching their fleas and rusted-out old clunkers. The shack-like bar is decorated with broken windsurfing boards, old flip flops and mobiles made of well-worn beach sandals. Serving sandwiches and burgers, it is a popular drinking spot.
On the south coast of St. John, there are several other bays less visited by cruising yachtsmen, as well as locals, because the beaches tend to be out-of-the-way. If you are on a catamaran charter, no anchoring is permitted by the National Park Service; however, you can pick up moorings maintained by the park service. Salt Pond Bay has a rocky beach that is not good for lounging, but is great for exploring, especially the tide pools. Snorkeling around the anchorage is excellent. Another bay that also offers superb snorkeling is Little Lameshur Bay.
Other Activities
In addition to beach hopping and hiking through the National Park, St. John offers a little of everything for the outdoor enthusiast. There are no golf courses on St. John, but you can play miniature golf. Some of the resorts have tennis courts that can be used by non-guests for a fee, but there are public courts in Cruz Bay. Although limited, both half and full day mountain bike tours are available. You can go horseback or donkey riding. Imagine a sunset or even a full moon ride. Trail rides on St. John are usually 2-3 hours and can be arranged for in Coral Bay. Whale watching is popular, particularly around February and March. Humpback whales migrate from the North Atlantic between December and March and can sometimes be seen around VI waters. Sport Fishing is huge in the USVI. Some 21 world records have been set in recent years in the Virgin Islands. The hot spot for billfish - blue marlin, white marlin, and sailfish - is the world famous North Drop which is easily accessible from St. John. During the winter months, dolphin, wahoo and tuna fishing provide anglers with an amazing experience. Take an offshore fishing charter and try your luck or enjoy a few hours closer inshore fishing for mackerel, bonefish, snook, kingfish, amberjack, grouper and snapper, which bite year round. Finally, PADI excursions are available for certified divers to explore shipwrecks, underwater caves and large reefs. Like most of the snorkel/dive sites in the Virgin Islands, expect to see magnificent corals and sponges, forests of sea fans and colorful reef fish such as blue tangs and parrot fish, sea turtles and much more. Three sites that are frequently visited out of St. John are:
Major General Rogers: A 120 foot Coast Guard vessel that was intentionally sunk off of St. Thomas in 1972. It rests at 40-60 feet.
Eagle Shoals: Off Coral Bay, this seldom-visited site due to its remote location offers curious caves and exciting swim-throughs.
Carval Rock: Due to currents, this is an advanced dive site. See dramatic rock formations loaded with corals and sponges from 20-80 feet.
If you are a night owl and still have some energy left to burn, there are no theaters, casinos or dance clubs on St. John, but there are plenty of great bars to party until the wee hours of the morning. Make sure to visit Duffy's Love Shack in Cruz Bay. At this fun nightspot, you will drink potent drinks with names like Jaws or Baracuda Bomber while you dance under a thatched roof.
With its lush mountains, white sandy beaches, turquoise clear waters and a National Park that encompasses almost two-thirds of the island plus the surrounding sea bed, St. John, the smallest yet greenest of the USVI truly is America's paradise. Is it time to arrange your catamaran charter to this mostly undeveloped, easygoing and laid-back island. For eco-tourists and those who love the outdoors, you will fall in love naturally with St. John.
Donna Wolfson also know as "Sail Girl" at Virgin Island Sailing, has been sailing Catamarans in the Caribbean and writing about it for years. Learn more about Catamaran Charters.
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