Laura Samms (our favorite!), owner of Passion Fruit Chefs, and her crew can create a personalized menu for your villa, party, rehearsal dinner and wedding. They can also drop off simple Caribbean-style meals or create a lavish setup and bar for a dinner party at Great Expectations. Her repeat business is a testament to how much her customers enjoy her meals, service, and the overall experience. Time and again we hear that the meals served by Laura and her team are the “highlight of our trip“, “the very best meals we had on St John“, and “Laura, you truly made our vacation a dream vacation.”
Trunk Bay
Turquoise water protected from boat traffic by buoys, Trunk Bay is actively managed by the National Parks Service and includes shower & bathroom facilities, food & drink (blended drinks and beer too!), as well as rental equipment. The bay is home to Trunk Cay (small island) that marks the Coral Reef Underwater Park Trail.
Trunk Bay with its Underwater Trail is a great place especially for beginners and anyone who wants to learn about St John's marine life. The Underwater Trail has clearly labeled plaques along the trail which label the different types of coral as well as the multitude of fish that live in our waters. The trail is located on the left side of the cay (as you face the water from the beach) and extends about 300' along the cay.
Many guests love this beach for both the facilities and the different options including sunbathing, body surfing, swimming, and vast snorkeling.
Reminder: This is a paid access beach. National Park Rates for Trunk Baystart at $5/person per day.
Jumbie Bay
A small sliver of sand with shady trees and 6 parking spots, Jumbie Bay beach is one of our favorites for early morning beach days. Get there before 8:30 am and you are assured a great spot in the sand, with plenty of palms for shade when the sun gets hot.
Born to Rhumb
Born to Rhumb Charters is St John’s most popular U.S. Coast Guard Inspected power vessel which offers exclusively private day trips for groups up to 15 passengers. Since the trip will be exclusively yours, you get to determine where to go and what to see! They can accommodate a maximum of 12 passengers in the British Virgin Island waters and 15 passengers in US Virgin Island waters. You will not pay extra for a private excursion as we are priced per person with rates equaling the other charters that do mixed groups.
All of their trips include: our famous bottomless cooler stocked with 5 types of beers, painkillers, soda and water; SiriusXM satellite radio, stereo with cell phone connection to play your music, top of the line adult and child size snorkel gear; child and adult size life jackets; noodles for floating; swim platform; ladder for water entry on boat; canopy for rain/sun protection; freshwater rinse hose; and cabin with toilet.
Phone: 908.528.0203 Email: info@borntorhumb.com
Palm Tree Charters
Owned by Jimmy & Bridgett Key, Palm Tree Charters maintains 2 x 28’ Glacier Bay power catamarans that they, and co-captain Sara, charter guests around the USVI and BVI on full day and sunset charters.