Book your plane ticket in late July to early August for the beginning of October. Tickets should be priced around $230 to $300 USD. Friday to Monday trips are best.
Reserve a tent camp for three nights at Maho Bay Tree Camps located in the Virgin Islands National Park. These rooms run $80 per night for double occupancy.
Plan your ferry trip ahead of time to avoid confusion at the airport. The US Virgin Islands ferry from St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie to St. John, Cruz Bay is $7 one way and takes about 45 minutes. It runs daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Utilize the frequent taxi shuttles to and from the tree camps into Cruz Bay for shopping, entertainment, dining and bars. These shuttles cost anywhere from $8 to $10 per person.
Walk to Little Maho or Big Maho Bay to snorkel in the clear waters. These beaches are on the Maho Bay Camp property and are free to use at your leisure.
Hike daily on one of the 20 trails located in the US Virgin Islands National Park. Ask for a map from the front desk at Maho Camps.
Rent a kayak for two at the Maho Sports Rental desk. This will cost $45 for three hours. The coast line is a must see.
