St. Thomas/St. John question

[GrammieMame]

We are booked on a non cruise ship excursion to St. John that runs from 9:30 to 3:00. The departure and return point for the excursion is American Yacht Harbor, Red Hook. Our ship departs 4:30. I'm a little worried about getting back to the ship on time. I know we have 1.5 hours, but how about traffic, etc. Don't want to experience the cruiser's nightmare -standing on the dock watching the ship sail away. Does anyone know if this timeframe is sufficient?

[cb at sea]

It should be plenty of time. Check out your "roll call" for your sailing...I'd bet that others on your cruise will be on the same excursion! Talk to them!

[maxs mom]

I'm thinking it's about a 20-25 minute taxi ride from Red Hook. So that should give you an idea. As long as your excursion is on time getting back, you should be fine. And they are aware of your time constraints.

[The Islander]

Red Hook to Havensight is about a 20-25 minutes drive in low traffic/medium. And Red Hook to Crown Bay is about a 30-35 minute drive also in low/medium traffic. There tends to be traffic around 4-5-6pm when folks have to be back to the ship and also residents are getting off from work - this traffic is usually around town and in/out of town and cruise ship dock areas. More ships means more traffic. Do you know where you are docking and how many other ships are in port that day?

 

--Islander

[justmarie]

What is the taxi cost to American Yacht Harbor, Red Hook from the pier where RC ships dock? Thanks!

[The Islander]

RC ships are usually at Havensight Dock. Havensight to Red Hook is $10 one way, pp.

 

--Islander