6 days in U.S. Virgin Islands Itinerary

The gateway to the island of Saint John, Cruz Bay represents the island's largest town, port, and commercial center.

Cruz Bay is known for adventure, beaches, and wildlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, kick back and relax at Maho Bay Beach, stop by Bamboo Studio, and contemplate the long history of Annaberg Sugar Plantation.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Cruz Bay planner.

Durham, USA to Cruz Bay is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Durham in August, Cruz Bay is a bit warmer at night with lows of 80°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to travel to Charlotte Amalie.

One of the most visited cruise ship destinations in the Caribbean, the town of Charlotte Amalie is known around the world for its duty-free jewelry, perfume, and liquor shops.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): kick back and relax at Coki Point Beach, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Coral World Ocean Park, and then kick back and relax at Magens Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sapphire Beach, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then look for gifts at Eden Jewelers, and finally make a trip to Main Street.

For other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Charlotte Amalie trip builder app.

You can ride a ferry from Cruz Bay to Charlotte Amalie in 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Charlotte Amalie can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 80°F. On the 24th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.