We can’t say enough about this hidden gem of a clinic between Cruz Bay and Great Expectations. Located on the 2nd floor above St. John Market, they have office hours Monday - Friday. They prefer appointments, but we have stopped in last minute before and only sat 20-25 minutes before being squeezed in.
The staff is very friendly, they take down extensive medical history notes and smile all the while - probably because they live here!
New owners (since hurricanes of 2017) Jay & Kimberly provide full day power catamaran charters for up to 12 guests for USVI and BVI day trips. They can pick guests up in Red Hook, St. Thomas or Cruz Bay’s National Parks dock on St. John and take you cruising around the islands.
We have personally chartered Soulshine’s 44’ Lagoon catamaran 3 times for 3-5 night trips around the Virgins and have nothing but great things to say about Captain Jim & first mate Megan and the service they provide while up to 3 couples (6 guests) stay with them. They typically provide 2 out of 3 meals a day and all beverages. Depending of course on conditions, you could sail to Anegada for a night or 2, St. Croix, around the BVI, USVI or even over to Puerto Rico, Culebra and Vieques.
Soulshine also does day charters around the USVI and BVI for up to 12 guests.
A full service catering company and private chef service that has catered dinners at Great Expectations for years, Mat Vacharat and his team do a wonderful sunset dinner for 2, a complete villa dinner for the entire family or the entire wedding reception.
Located right in Cruz Bay next to Extra Virgin Bistro, L&L also has parking for their rental customers for those nights you hit happy hour or want to go out to dinner.
Aqua Blu is located just over the hill from Cruz Bay and has 2 door & 4 door Jeep Wrangles and Ford Explorers for rent. They also have a private safari truck you can arrange rides around St. John on.
Woody’s is a Cruz Bay staple, best know for its happy hour. From 3-6pm each day, patrons squeeze into their curbside tables for drinks and some bar food. Shark bites are Steve’s favorite!
High Tide is just steps from the ferry dock and a great spot for that first island drink! It’s open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. The menu has something for everyone.
Conveniently located in Mongoose Junction, North Shore Deli is open every day for breakfast and lunch. It’s our favorite place to grab a sandwich or two for the beach, and maybe a rum punch. They also make great breakfasts, as well as salads and desserts. A tip - make time to get a sandwich or two on go-home day, beats airport food and makes going home a little easier.
Focusing on top quality seafood, 18 64 is currently being built in the far north end of Mongoose Junction shopping center, in the space previously occupied by Ocean Grill (next to North Shore Deli). Brought to you by the same crew who started and manage Extra Virgin Bistro.
18 64 opened in early July 2019 and is open for lunch from 11a - 2p, raw bar 3p - 5p, and dinner 5:30p onward. The bar is open from 11a - dinner.
With his new Transit 14-passenger van and a focus on giving guests a great arrival and departure experience, Yogi is one of our preferred custom taxi drivers on St. Thomas. For arrivals, if your timing is right, Yogi can meet you as you enter baggage claim and whisk you over to Crown Bay for the 3:30 or 5:30 direct InterIsland Boat Services ferry to Cruz Bay. He can also be there for you for your departure if you catch the 11am out of Cruz Bay “Creek” Dock.
We met Yogi again just before Hurricane Dorian and he showed me around his van. It fits 14 with their luggage and he said he would love to take Great Expectations guests to Crown Bay or Red Hook.
Call or text 340-626-5695.
Call Lorenzo’s is a great pickup, delivery & provisioning service on St. John. You can pre-arrange to have the villa kitchen stocked with food & drinks, order takeout from a restaurant and have it delivered to Great Expections or have Lorenzo run an errand for you.
The Lime Inn has been a favorite of both locals and visitors since 1984. Family-owned and operated, their Caribbean menu includes some of the best seafood we’ve enjoyed on island. The lobster risotto is not to be missed!
Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner, Sun Dog has something for everyone. Their courtyard setting in Mongoose Junction is a nice spot to take a break from shopping and enjoy a snack or a meal. And there’s live music several nights a week.
Located in Mongoose Junction, Greengo’s is a casual spot for Mexican food. They’re open for lunch and dinner, and you have to check out their wall of tequila. It’s impressive!
A great stop for a book to read on the beach, a morning coffee (try the Vietnamese Coffee) or Chai Tea Latte. Papaya is directly across from Starfish Market on the main floor of the Marketplace Shopping Center.
Located in the center of Coral Bay, Love City Market is a very well-stocked grocery store. They also have some unique food & drink items not available elsewhere on St. John.
Just over Jacob’s Ladder and around the corner from the Westin Resort, St. John Market is the closest grocery store & deli to Great Expectations. They have an excellent assortment of beer, wine, and liquor, as well as fresh produce, meats, dairy, groceries and frozen items.
A full-service pharmacy for any medicinal needs as well as gift cards, sun screen, bug spray and a variety of beach items. Chelsea Drugs is located on the 2nd floor of the Marketplace Shopping center just outside of Cruz Bay.
Owner Paul Taskeres has created this unique and comfortable wine grotto right in the middle of Wharfside Village shopping area. He has a wonderful wine selection (as well as a few select cold beers), and serves charcuterie plates to snack on. Cork has just started making sandwiches for lunch / take-out as well.
