Crown pier to St. John - not so easy.

[mountainhouse]

We were in St. Thomas on Saturday. We were first off the ship at 7:15A. I don't believe the "public taxes" ($2 pp) run in front of the Crown pier entrance. So we asked the regular taxis about getting to Red Hook. They all wanted full taxis before they'd leave - they weren't helpful, boarding on rude. Finally another taxi showed, and she convinced one of the drivers to take us to the pier for the Charlotte Amalie ferry (for $8 total). We caught the "public taxi" there and headed to Red Hook. In hindsight, I wish we'd just walked from Crown until we saw the "public taxis" running (I think a 1/3 mile). We'd hoped to catch the 8AM ferry, but got the 9AM instead. Bit of a hassle, but what a wonderful day on St. John! Definitely worth the effort.

 

By the way, for a change of scene, we took the Charlotte Amalie ferry to return.

[Ms411]

You're right. The public transportation going to Red Hook does not stop directly in front of the Crown Bay dock entrance. You might be better of contacting the VI Taxi Association, 340-774-4550, and asking for private pick up at the dock. Tell them the number of people in your party, get a rate quote, name and number of driver, and have that information when you disembark. It'll save you lots of precious time.

[TheVegasMan]

Or you could have relaxed and caught the 9:00 ferry from CA, it's $5 more per person, but it's real convenient.

[mountainhouse]

Or you could have relaxed and caught the 9:00 ferry from CA, it's $5 more per person, but it's real convenient.

 

We were relaxed. Just figured we'd see more taking the public taxi. It was a fun ride!