National Park Beaches, St. John
Cruise Ship Crowd Forecast
No Cruise Ships Today
No cruise ships are scheduled to visit today. Enjoy!
How to Read the Hourly Timeline
Each box below represents one hour. The color tells you the expected crowd level from cruise ship visitors at that time.
Low
Few or no cruise ship visitors expected.
Moderate
Expect cruise ship visitors but shouldn't be overwhelming.
High
Expect large crowds. Consider going early, late, or picking another day.
Sat
18
Today
April 18, 2026
No ships scheduled
Sun
19
April 19, 2026
1 ship, 2,573 passengers
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Mon
20
April 20, 2026
No ships scheduled
Tue
21
April 21, 2026
4 ships, 14,628 passengers
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Wed
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April 22, 2026
3 ships, 14,923 passengers
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Thu
23
April 23, 2026
1 ship, 6,338 passengers
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Fri
24
April 24, 2026
1 ship, 2,546 passengers
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About National Park Beaches, St. John
Virgin Islands National Park covers two-thirds of St. John, with beaches like Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, and Maho Bay. Cruise passengers reach St. John via excursion boats or the Red Hook ferry from St. Thomas — about 45 minutes from the cruise terminal.
Crowd estimates are based on published cruise ship schedules, passenger capacity, and arrival/departure times. Real crowd levels depend on weather, excursion bookings, and actual occupancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I visit St. John's National Park Beaches from a cruise ship?
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Take the Red Hook ferry from St. Thomas (45 minutes total from the cruise terminal) or book a cruise excursion boat directly to Trunk Bay or Cinnamon Bay.
Is Trunk Bay crowded today?
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No cruise ships are scheduled today, so National Park Beaches should be at normal crowd levels. Trunk Bay is the most visited beach in the national park and the most popular excursion from St. Thomas cruise ships.
How much does Trunk Bay cost?
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$5 per person entrance fee (Virgin Islands National Park). Ferry and taxi fares are additional. The park is open daily, typically 8am to 4pm.
What National Park Beaches are on St. John?
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Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Maho Bay, Hawksnest Beach, and Francis Bay are the most visited. Trunk Bay has the underwater snorkel trail and is the most photographed.
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