Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to enter the park?
-Its absolutely free! Your kids- free! Grandma and Grandpa- Free! Spouse- Free! Every ecotourist’s dream!
What can I do in one day?
-You can go on our various hiking trails, see the plethora of wildlife, and then cool off on our beautiful beaches. Some beaches that are available to the visitors are Trunk Bay, Hawksnest Beach, and Jumbie Beach.
What is the weather like in the Virgin Islands National Park?
- Its tropical and sunny! Though you will have your occasional rainfall. The weather ranges from the low eighties to the nineties year round. So come visit us in the summer or the winter!
What should I bring with me?
- You should bring plenty of sun screen, nobody likes peeling skin and skin cancer. You should also bring a swimsuit so lounge on the beach. Since it will be warm out, bring clothing that you can keep cool in!
What can I learn about St. John’s history?
- St. John used to have many plantations. The people were usually slaves or slaveholders. There are a few old plantations that are open to tour. The agricultural history of St. John is very interesting. The island was originally inhabited by Taino Indians. Along with the plantation tours, there are archeological digs dedicated to looking at the islands history.
What else can I do in the water?
-Well, we have a beautiful underwater tour. Slip on some snorkeling gear and get ready to experience the time of your life. You can follow the exotic animals in your own underwater oasis. The best place to snorkel is at the shoreline. Our waters are calm and fairly warm, making conditions for snorkeling ideal.
Where can I dock my boat?
-Our many bays have docking areas. There are docking fees. Only seven nights may be spent at one bay at a time and there is a $15 docking and mooring fee. All overnight fees must be paid before visiting. And feel free to use your boat to do some extra exploring outside of the park!
What animals will I see when I visit the park?
-You will be able to find sea turtles, dolphins, over 140 species of birds, seven species of amphibians, and 22 species of mammals. On occasion you will be able to spot the endangered hawksbill sea turtle. We also have six different species of bats, of which two are endangered. So duck!
If there was one thing I should definitely see at the park, what would it be?
- I highly recommend the underwater tour. The different species of fish and underwater plants are so exciting to see. You will see a tons of different organisms. You will also be able to see the colorful coral reefs and the effects humans have had on them. It is not unusual to have a large area of coral bleached or destroyed.
What sort of lodgings are available at the park?
- We have two excellent campsites, Cinnamon Bay Campgrounds and Maho Bay. Maho Bay is a privately owned campground. If camping is not for you, there are plenty of B&Bs right outside the park boundaries (And they aren't too far so coming into the park won't be hard!)
Where are fun places to go to in the park?
- We highly recommend going to the Virgin Islands Coral Reefs National Monument. It is a view of the marine habitat. You can snorkel or just relax and go bird watching. This monument was placed to make people aware of the disappearing coral reefs. Also if you do go visit, we highly recommend looking at all of the damage from human and natural disaster impact.
-Its absolutely free! Your kids- free! Grandma and Grandpa- Free! Spouse- Free! Every ecotourist’s dream!
What can I do in one day?
-You can go on our various hiking trails, see the plethora of wildlife, and then cool off on our beautiful beaches. Some beaches that are available to the visitors are Trunk Bay, Hawksnest Beach, and Jumbie Beach.
What is the weather like in the Virgin Islands National Park?
- Its tropical and sunny! Though you will have your occasional rainfall. The weather ranges from the low eighties to the nineties year round. So come visit us in the summer or the winter!
What should I bring with me?
- You should bring plenty of sun screen, nobody likes peeling skin and skin cancer. You should also bring a swimsuit so lounge on the beach. Since it will be warm out, bring clothing that you can keep cool in!
What can I learn about St. John’s history?
- St. John used to have many plantations. The people were usually slaves or slaveholders. There are a few old plantations that are open to tour. The agricultural history of St. John is very interesting. The island was originally inhabited by Taino Indians. Along with the plantation tours, there are archeological digs dedicated to looking at the islands history.
What else can I do in the water?
-Well, we have a beautiful underwater tour. Slip on some snorkeling gear and get ready to experience the time of your life. You can follow the exotic animals in your own underwater oasis. The best place to snorkel is at the shoreline. Our waters are calm and fairly warm, making conditions for snorkeling ideal.
Where can I dock my boat?
-Our many bays have docking areas. There are docking fees. Only seven nights may be spent at one bay at a time and there is a $15 docking and mooring fee. All overnight fees must be paid before visiting. And feel free to use your boat to do some extra exploring outside of the park!
What animals will I see when I visit the park?
-You will be able to find sea turtles, dolphins, over 140 species of birds, seven species of amphibians, and 22 species of mammals. On occasion you will be able to spot the endangered hawksbill sea turtle. We also have six different species of bats, of which two are endangered. So duck!
If there was one thing I should definitely see at the park, what would it be?
- I highly recommend the underwater tour. The different species of fish and underwater plants are so exciting to see. You will see a tons of different organisms. You will also be able to see the colorful coral reefs and the effects humans have had on them. It is not unusual to have a large area of coral bleached or destroyed.
What sort of lodgings are available at the park?
- We have two excellent campsites, Cinnamon Bay Campgrounds and Maho Bay. Maho Bay is a privately owned campground. If camping is not for you, there are plenty of B&Bs right outside the park boundaries (And they aren't too far so coming into the park won't be hard!)
Where are fun places to go to in the park?
- We highly recommend going to the Virgin Islands Coral Reefs National Monument. It is a view of the marine habitat. You can snorkel or just relax and go bird watching. This monument was placed to make people aware of the disappearing coral reefs. Also if you do go visit, we highly recommend looking at all of the damage from human and natural disaster impact.