Sip cocktails on a 53-foot catamaran as you cross from St. Thomas to St. John, dine in Cruz Bay, then return under the stars with dessert and cordials. This easy evening sail pairs island dining with a relaxed open-bar cruise.
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The sun leans low over Magens Bay as a 53-foot catamaran eases from the Ritz-Carlton’s beachfront, lights of St. Thomas sliding astern. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres circulate as the turquoise channel narrows and the silhouette of St. John grows—Cruz Bay’s lights promising dinner ashore and a short, easy evening on land.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required—suitable for travelers comfortable boarding a small passenger vessel and walking short distances ashore.
Wildlife
History
St. John’s shoreline settlements grew around colonial-era sugar plantations; many ruins and small museums near Cruz Bay recall Danish colonial and plantation history.
Conservation
Much of St. John is protected as Virgin Islands National Park—use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid anchoring on coral, and minimize single-use plastics when ashore.
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Arrive Early
Plan to be on the Ritz-Carlton beach 20–30 minutes before departure to check in and secure good seating.
Motion Sickness
If you’re prone to seasickness, take preventative medication or use acupressure bands—night sails can still be bumpy.
Dinner Reservations
Make a table reservation in Cruz Bay before you sail—restaurants can fill up during peak season.
Pack a Light Layer
Evenings on the water get cooler; bring a windbreaker or light sweater for the return trip.
Non-marking boat shoes or closed-toe sandals
Better grip on wet decks and polite to boat finishes.
summer
Light windbreaker or fleece
Layer for cooler evenings and spray on the return sail.
spring
Motion-sickness medication or bands
Handy if you’re sensitive to boat movement, especially at night.
Small dry bag or phone pouch
Protect camera and phone from splash while boarding and disembarking.