Cruz Bay (St John) : Profile

Clearance

The captain should go to the customs office on the waterfront in Cruz Bay. All crew must also clear in with customs and immigration, with the same proviso as St Thomas.

Docking

There are restrictions on vessels traveling through and anchoring in National Park waters around St. John

Over 200 moorings have been laid around St John, to be used by visitors to the National Park. These cost $15/night and can be paid for at un-manned pay stations ashore.

In addition, The Reef Ecology Foundation of St. Thomas and St. John have set up 45 moorings for public use. These are easy-to-see, blue striped buoys. Use is free but restricted to boats under 60' long. The sites include; Thatch Cay, Grass Cay, Congo Cay, Carvel Rock, Great St. James, Little St. James, Cow and Calf, Capella Island, Flat Cay and Saba Island.

National Parks Service
Tel:(340)776-6201
Contact for current information on moorings and anchoring.

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