Voted as one of the top beaches in the World. Trunk Bay offers powdery white sand, stunning scenery, and great snorkeling, and almost a mile long beach that you won’t want to leave. Located in the Virgin Islands National Park securing it from overdevelopment, Trunk Bay’s pristine beach really is unparalleled. The tour is going to St. John's Trunk Bay beach with two stops in Virgin Island's National Park to take in the beautiful views.
See the well-preserved coral reef and the schools of tropical fish flitting about. Relax on Trunk Bay Beach for approximately 3 hours of beach time.
The center has two passport stamps. The Virgin Island National Park and the Virgin Island Reef National Monument, which surrounds the island through various areas in the water. The center also offers souvenirs.
* Cruz Bay Port : Dock Exit * General St. John Hotel Pick-up location, if not specified by the supplier: Front Lobby * General St. Thomas Hotel Pick-up location, if not specified by the supplier: Front Lobby *The meeting place for visitors coming in at Crown Bay Cruise Ship Terminal is at the Windmill located in front of your ship in the shopping mall. Walking distance from the ship is about 3 to 5 minutes. There is a free shuttle from your ship if you would rather not walk. *The meeting place for visitors coming in at West Indian Company Cruise Ship Terminal at Haven Site Shopping Mall will be at Gate # 4 next to the Virgin Bar & Restaurant.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Budget Trunk Bay Beach with Scenic Stops lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $48 per person for this St John experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. * Cruz Bay Port : Dock Exit * General St. John Hotel Pick-up location, if not specified by the supplier: Front Lobby * General St. Thomas Hotel Pick-up location, if not specified by the supplier: Front Lobby *The meeting place for visitors coming in at Crown Bay Cruise Ship Terminal is at the Windmill located in front of your ship in the shopping mall. Walking distance from the ship is about 3 to 5 minutes. There is a free shuttle from your ship if you would rather not walk. *The meeting place for visitors coming in at West Indian Company Cruise Ship Terminal at Haven Site Shopping Mall will be at Gate # 4 next to the Virgin Bar & Restaurant. Pickup points include Emerald Beach Resort.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 12 verified reviews; it is run by Great Exploration Tours.
Great tour and great driver - beautiful beach …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Kevin
Thank you, Kevin! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and had a great time with your driver and at the beach. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again soon.
The drivers were very kind and friendly, which I truly appreciated. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not match what was advertised at the time of booking. In St. John’s, instead of following the coastal route shown during the booking process with beautiful sea view the tour went almost entirely through the forest. We did not stop at any scenic viewpoints; instead, we stopped only in places with no views, mostly for explanations. This took up a lot of time. As a result, we ended up spending very little time at the beach, which was one of the main reasons we booked this tour. Additionally, it was not clearly stated during booking that the ferry departure point was about 30 minutes away from the cruise ship. We left the ship at 9:00 a.m. and did not arrive in St. Thomas until 11:30 a.m., meaning we lost almost three hours just traveling. Overall, I am not happy with this tour, as the itinerary and timing were not transparent and did not meet expectations.
Hello marina_m, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found our drivers kind and friendly. We apologize that the experience did not meet your expectations. Our tours aim to provide a balance of scenic drives, educational stops, and beach time. We understand your concern about the coastal route and scenic viewpoints, and we will review how we present the itinerary to ensure clarity for future guests. Regarding the ferry timing, we appreciate your note. We strive to communicate approximate travel times from the cruise docks to our departure points, but we understand that delays and logistics can affect the experience. We value your feedback and will use it to improve transparency and planning for future tours.
Paid Viator $81.80, guide wanted $70 cash more. Guide very rude, other 11 passengers thought bad tour! Tried asking guide questions, would not answer. Awful Awful Guide We may cancel next Viator tours! Never had a bad experience with Viator tours before this one!
Despite multiple emails, texts ,regarding the fact we were arriving via cruise ship etc. the driver had no idea we were arriving by tender from a cruise ship. I texted him multiple times advising of our arrival time, no response. He finally answered a phone call once we were ashore. After finally making contact and getting on the tour truck, he was grumpy and not very friendly. The tour was ok, however after being dropped off at Trunk Bay, we were told where to meet and at what time. We were where we supposed to be, however he was somewhere else. Had it not been for the insistance of two other tour folks who knew we weren’t on the truck, he was going to leave us. No apologies, nothing. Needless to say, we didn’t tip him. Do not recommend this. We would have been better off just going ashore and arranging with a local on the pier.
Hello Joseph_H, thank you for sharing your experience. We sincerely apologize for the communication issues you encountered regarding your cruise arrival. Timely and clear coordination is very important to us, and we regret that our driver was not aware of your arrival details despite your messages. We also apologize for any frustration caused by the pickup confusion at Trunk Bay. Your feedback regarding our team’s response and the driver’s attitude is taken seriously, and we will review this internally to ensure that future guests have a smoother and more pleasant experience. We appreciate your honest feedback and hope that you might consider giving us another chance to provide the high-quality experience we strive to deliver.
You can take a nine dollar cab ride that has about 10 other people up to trunk day and then pay $10 to get in as entrance and save $150. It cost us $25 to park for four hours. You can get right out of the taxi or if you have a car you just park pretty much extreme rip off.
The experience was great , transpiration was great also, and the beach was beautiful .also trip advisor was very helpful in sending me my vouchers since I was unable to download from my phone ,getting from hotel , to dock was good, and the boat ride was great , also tour guide was there waiting for us , the trip was worth every penny
Beautiful beaches and Kenneth, our driver, was great! Had a great time on the beach and the sights along the way were breathtaking.
Thank you for sharing your experience, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Trunk Bay and that Kenneth made your journey memorable. 😊 We take pride in providing scenic stops along the way to enhance your adventure. Your kind words are truly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future!
We were super excited for this particular tour off of our cruise ship. We were at the designated pick up time and location, but our driver was not there. We were left high and dry, and missed our tour altogether. Be mindful, who you book with and do your research. I contacted the company on my return home, but they refused to refund.
We apologize for the inconvenience regarding the missed tour. Our investigation revealed that our driver was indeed at the pick-up location as scheduled and made multiple attempts to contact you. We regret any misunderstanding and encourage further communication to address your concerns. However, we prioritize our clients' time, which is why we cannot wait for late arrivals, and therefore, we cannot process a refund in this case. Please be assured that we conduct internal investigations and strive to refund clients if at fault.
Loved Trunk Bay! The snorkeling was great. Even saw an octopus. The people were friendly. There were changing rooms and lockers. It was beautiful. Beach had clean white sands.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us Janice420, it is very much appreciated by us. We can’t wait to have you back in Trunk Bay with us!
The tour was excellent! Kenneth did a great job! He was super friendly and prompt. We got caught in a tropical storm, so we weren’t able to do all we had originally planned to. He made sure to stop along the way in between the rain fall so we can take pictures and we managed to make it to the plantation- which I was esp hoping we’d do. After dropping us off at the beach, he came back an hour early to pick us up. A huge downpour caused us (and the other couple with us) to look for shelter by the entrance of the beach. We didn’t call for him, he just instinctually came by to check on us. Super thoughtful and attentive. Thank you for a great time!!
Hi 759jaimier! Thank you very much for your review of our tour. We are happy you enjoyed your time in St John Island and Trunk Bay Beach Tour. As locals, we enjoy sharing history, culture, and beautiful scenic views of the Island. Thank you again for your review and we hope you visit us again soon.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Trunk Bay Beach with Scenic Stops | 3–4 hours | 3.8 (12) | $48 | |
 St John Island and Trunk Bay Beach Tour | 4–5 hours | 4.0 (76) | $79 | View |
| Half-Day Excursion to Trunk Bay Beach | 3–4 hours | 3.5 (15) | $47 | View |
 St. John PiZZA Pi Snorkel Sail with Beach Stop, Lunch & Open Bar - Westin | 5 hours | 4.9 (173) | $129 | View |
 Private St John Tour including Trunk Bay | 4–5 hours | 3.0 (11) | $475 | View |
 Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat) | 8 hours | 4.9 (920) | $350 | View |
 The Baths and White Bay | 9 hours | 4.9 (802) | $500 | View |