We Didn’t Expect St John to Be THIS Beautiful E383
May 31, 2026 · 24 min · 779 views · Maho Bay, St. John
Family relaxes on St John’s white sand beach near turquoise water
What this video covers
St. John in the US Virgin Islands offers multiple anchorages and hiking trails within the Virgin Islands National Park.0:52 The crew anchors at Water Lemon Bay for snorkeling and ruins, then moves to Cinnamon Bay to access the Trunk Bay beach and the Cinnamon Bay Plantation ruins.0:33 When Cinnamon Bay proves too rolly, the vessel relocates 0.8 miles to Maho Bay, which provides calmer conditions.5:17 Hiking opportunities include the steep Cinnamon Bay Trail, which leads to the 1700s-era America Hill Great House ruins, and the Maria Hope Trail.7:03 The crew eventually sails to Cruz Bay to clear out of the US Virgin Islands before a passage to Saint-Martin, bypassing the British Virgin Islands.18:07 While at Cruz Bay, the crew visits Mongoose Junction for dining and amenities.21:51 Cory practices wing foiling in the area, noting the gear is awkward to transport via dinghy but effective in the local winds.13:05
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