Escape to Paradise in Cruz Bay St John USVI

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Escape to Paradise in Cruz Bay St John USVI

We are often asked whether guests should rent a vehicle or utilize taxi services while on the island.  We never try to decide for guests as each situation is unique, but we wanted to provide current Taxi prices from Cruz Bay to assist guests with this decision.  Below are the current rates:

In terms of rental cars, there are various options located at the Airport on St Thomas if you wanted to pick up at the Airport. You would need to take the car ferry from Red Hook if you chose that option. There are currently 2 companies that operate car ferries from Red Hook, Big Red Barge (Big Red Barge) and Love City Car Ferries (Love City Car Ferries, Inc. - Learn About Our Ferry Service to St. John, Virgin Islands) If you chose to rent a car in St. Thomas we recommend a stop on the way to Red Hook at Cost U Less grocery store. You can order ahead and pick up your groceries on the way to the ferry. It's similar to Costco stateside and costs a little less than grocery stores on St John. If you chose to rent a car in St John, there are plenty of options in Cruz Bay. Recommend booking ahead of time as availability is somewhat limited. Also, recommend an SUV to handle the hills on St John.

Note Regarding Taxi Rate Increases: New taxi rates went into effect on October 24th, 2022. The new published rates are below.

Taxi Tips

  • Taxis are almost always available at the ferry dock in Cruz Bay (during regular ferry schedule hours) and also at hotels. They frequently wait for passengers at the taxi stand areas at Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay.
  • Licensed taxi vehicles are labeled with a taxi placard or dome light on the roof, license plates that indicate Taxi status, On on-duty or off-duty sign in the window of the vehicle, and a sign, usually on the fender, indicating passenger capacity. The driver’s personal identification or taxi license should be on the vehicle’s dashboard.
  • Although rates are standardized, it is recommended that you speak to the driver and agree to your total rate (for you, your group, your luggage, waiting, and the tour) before boarding the taxi.
  • Many taxis are multi-destination, and some can carry up to 26 passengers; drivers will often wait to fill their vehicles before departing (particularly from the ferry dock and popular beach locations like Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay).
  • See the Additional Taxi Charges Section after the rate sheets for sightseeing tour rates, luggage rates, private taxi rates, weekly rates, and other information.

St. John Taxi Rate Tables

CRUZ BAY TO/FROM:1 PERSON2+/Per Person
Same Group
Annaberg20.0014.00
Bethany8.007.00
Bordeaux Mountain26.0017.00
Beth Cruz/Upper Deck9.008.00
Calabash Boom30.0021.00
Caneel Bay9.008.00
Catherineberg14.0011.00
Chateau de Bordeaux14.0011.00
Chocolate Hole11.009.00
Cinnamon Bay14.0011.00
Concordia30.0021.00
Contant9.007.00
Coral Bay25.0015.00
Dennis Bay12.009.00
Desoto Bock House (East End)38.0023.00
Estate Lindholm8.006.00
Fish Bay20.0012.00
Francis Bay20.0014.00
Frank Bay8.006.00
Gallows Point8.006.00
Gift Hill12.009.00
George Simmonds Terrace12.009.00
Goat Path/Maho Bay Beach17.0012.00
Great Cruz Bay9.008.00
Grunwald9.008.00
Haulover32.0022.00
Hawksnest9.008.00
Hurricane Hole29.0020.00
John’s Head14.0011.00
Jumbie Beach12.009.00
Lameshur38.0025.00
Leinster Bay20.0014.00
Little Maho Bay Campground20.0014.00
Mandahl30.0021.00
Ms. Lucy’s30.0021.00
Oppenheimer9.008.00
Pine Peace8.006.00
Privateer Bay45.0030.00
Rendezous Bay (Klein Bay)15.0010.00
Reef Bay Trail14.0011.00
Salt Pond30.0021.00
Sunset Ridge12.009.00
Susannaberg (Clinic/Laundry)12.009.00
Trunk Bay12.009.00
Vie’s (East End)38.0025.00
Westin Resort9.007.00
Zootenvaal27.0018.00
CORAL BAY TO/FROM:1 PERSON2+/Per Person
Same Group
Annaberg12.009.00
Blomingdale (Freeman Ground)9.008.00
Calabash Boom9.008.00
Caneel Bay (via Northshore)20.0014.00
Cinnamon Bay13.0010.00
Desoto Bock House (East End)18.009.00
George Simmonds Terrace14.0011.00
Hawksnest20.0014.00
Hurricane Hole11.008.00
John’s Folly School9.008.00
Lamishur15.0010.00
Maho Bay Beach12.009.00
Mandahl11.009.00
Oppenheimer20.0014.00
Salt Pond11.009.00
Public Works15.0011.00
Susannaberg (Clinic/Laundry)15.0011.00
Trunk Bay (via Centerline)29.0020.00
Trunk Bay (via North Shore)14:0011.00
Vie’s (East End)12.0011.00
Zootenvaal9.008.00
GALLOWS POINT TO/FROM:1 PERSON2+/Per Person
Same Group
Annaberg20.0014.00
Caneel Bay10.008.00
Cinnamon Bay15.0012.00
Cruz Bay8.006.00
Coral Bay25.0016.00
Maho Bay Beach/Goat Path17.0013.00
Francis Bay20.0015.00
Golf Course/Pastory11.008.00
Hawksnest Beach10.008.00
Jumbie Bay13.0010.00
Maho Bay Campground20.0014.00
Oppenheimer10.008.00
Susannaberg (Clinic/Laundry)12.009.00
Trunk Bay13.0010.00
Westin11.008.00
CANEEL BAY TO/FROM:1 PERSON2+/Per Person
Same Group
Annaberg18.0012.00
Bordeaux Mountain27.0015.00
Chateau de Bordeaux20.0014.00
Cinnamon Bay12.009.00
Coral Bay (Via Centerline)27.0015.00
Coral Bay (Via Northshore)20.0014.00
Francis Bay18.0012.00
Gallows Point10.008.00
Hawksnest Bay8.006.00
Lamishur (via Northshore)35.0020.00
Maho Bay Beach/Goat Path15.0011.00
Pastory/Course12.009.00
Maho Bay Campground18.0013.00
Salt Pond (via Northshore)30.0018.00
Susannaberg (Clinic/Laundry)16.0013.00
Trunk Bay11.008.00
Westin12.009.00
WESTIN RESORT TO/FROM:1 PERSON2+/Per Person
Same Group
Annaberg23.0017.00
Asolare/Estate Lindholm11.008.00
Calabash Boom35.0021.00
Caneel Bay12.0010.00
Chateau de Bordeaux18.0015.00
Catherineberg17.0014.00
Chocolate Hole8.006.00
Cinnamon Bay17.0014.00
Coral Bay25.0017.00
Cruz Bay9.007.00
Dennis Bay15.0012.00
East End41.0027.00
Fish Bay15.0010.00
Francis Bay23.0017.00
Gallows Point11.008.00
Gift Hill11.008.00
Maho Bay Beach/Goat Path18.0015.00
Golf Course/Pastory11.008.00
Hawknest Bay12.0010.00
Maho Bay Campground23.0017.00
Ms. Lucy’s38.0023.00
Oppenheimer12.0010.00
Salt Pond40.0026.00
Susannaberg (Clinic/Laundry)15.0012.00
Trunk Bay15.0012.00
Neptune Landing/Windmill To/From:1 PERSON2+/Per Person
Same Group
Annaberg20.0017.00
Caneel Bay16.0013.00
Cinnamon Bay18.0015.00
Coral Bay18.0011.00
Cruz Bay12.009.00
Francis Bay20.0017.00
Gallows Point12.009.00
Goat Path/Maho Bay Beach20.0017.00
Hawksnest Beach16.0013.00
Jumbie Beach17.0014.00
Maho Bay Campground27.0020.00
Oppenheimer16.0013.00
Trunk Bay17.0014.00
Westin15.0012.00

Additional Charges for St. John Taxi Service

  • Unlisted Destination Charges: The charges to areas not listed in the above schedule shall be arrived at by using the nearest tariffed place crossed to the next tariffed place ahead, based on one nearest to the passenger’s destination.
  • Kennel Charges: Large Kennel – $45, Small Kennel – $30.
  • Round Trip Fares: Double the one-way fare plus waiting charges.
  • Waiting Charges: $1.00 per minute. First five minutes free.
  • Radio/Phone Call: One person, the fare plus one third of the basic fare. More than one person; add $2.00 to each passenger.
  • Late/Odd Hour Charges: Between midnight and 6:00am, there shall be an additional charge of $3.00 per person.
  • Exclusivity: Any person requesting a taxi exclusively for themselves: rate to be negotiated between the taxi operator and passenger(s).
  • Luggage: A flat rate of $3 per bag shall be added to the fare for each passenger. The rate for items greater than 30″x20″ shall not exceed $6 per item.
  • Hourly Rates: For 1-4 passengers, Sedan/Mini Van $60; Van/Safari (14 pax capacity) $70; Safari $90. Rates for additional passengers will be negotiated between the taxi operator and passenger(s).
  • Sightseeing Tours: One passenger $70; two or more passengers $35 per person. Limited time of tour is 2 hours.

St. John Taxi Rules of Operation & Special Provisions

Taxi drivers must adhere to the Virgin Islands Taxi Commissions Rules and Regulations governing taxi operations while on duty. These rules are presented here but are not inclusive.

  • Access to Tariffs: The tariff must be posted in all public vehicles used as a taxi.
  • Passenger Behavior/Pets: A taxi operator, while on duty, shall not refuse any passenger unless the passenger is intoxicated or disorderly, or in possession of a pet or animal (other than a seeing-eye dog) that is not properly secured in a kennel case or other suitable container. There shall be no charge for the seeing-eye dog.
  • On Duty Signage: All taxis must have “on duty/off duty” signs posted on the dashboard of their vehicle and shall have installed lighted dome sign when which shall be lighted while on duty.
  • Passenger Pick Up: When “on duty”, taxis must pick up the passenger going in the same direction, unless as stipulated in provisions whereby a person requested and hired taxi exclusively for themselves, or a contract or franchise has been awarded to a specific group of persons.
  • Passenger Drop-off: All passengers must be discharged at their precise requested locations when fare is accepted or agreed to.
  • Taxi Driver Behavior: A taxi operator must be courteous to passengers at all times. Aggressive or profane language shall not be tolerated.
  • Vehicle Condition/Operator: Taxi operators must be clean and shall always be neatly attired. (No tank tops, halters, slippers, cut offs, or shirt tails out.)
  • Violating Tariff Rate Schedule: Taxi operators found exceeding or undercutting the official tariff will be cited by the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission’s Enforcement Officers for violation of the tariff rate schedule. No organization or independent operator may set any special rates without approval of the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission.
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