8 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: tour the pleasant surroundings at Trunk Bay Beach, make a trip to Annaberg Sugar Plantation, enjoy the sand and surf at Caneel Bay Beach, and contemplate the waterfront views at Leinster Bay.

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Rochester, USA to Cruz Bay is an approximately 9.5-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 Rochester in December, expect Cruz Bay to be much warmer, temps between 85°F and 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to ride a ferry to East End.

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East End is known for beaches, wildlife, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Magens Bay, make a trip to Main Street, meet the residents at Coral World Ocean Park, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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You can ride a ferry from Cruz Bay to East End in an hour. In December, daytime highs in East End are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 75°F. On the 27th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.