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It contains information you will need upon arrival.
Arrival Info - Fly into St. Thomas airport (STT)
Upon arrival retrieve your luggage and proceed outside to the taxi dispatcher. Rates are regulated and posted adjacent to the taxi stand. You can expect the fare to be approximately $15.00 each person for one-way transport to Red Hook and $2.00 additional for each piece of luggage. You may request a taxi exclusively for your party with rates of approximately $90.00 for 1-4 passengers to Red Hook. You will pay approximately $15.00 for each additional person. Private taxis are available with prior reservation and they will pick-up at the airport and deliver your party directly to the ferry. Prices vary based on number of passengers. Contact Cimmaron to determine price and to place a reservation.
Getting from St. Thomas to St. John
Red Hook - Cruz Bay: This ferry departs Red Hook every hour on the hour and arrives in St. John approvimately 25 minutes later. It runs at 6:30AM and 7:30AM and then every hour from 8AM - 12AM daily.
(Downtown) Charlotte Amalie - Cruz Bay: This ferry departs Charlotte Amalie for St. John three times daily - 10AM, 1PM and 5:30PM
Red Hook Car Barge: If you choose to rent a car in St. Thomas you will take the car barge from Red Hook. It departs every half hour from 6AM - 7PM.
Arrival on St. John
All guests will be met by a Cimmaron Greeter upon arrival on St. John. Please call our office at (340) 715-2666 upon arrival in St. Thomas and again when you arrive at the ferry terminal so your greeter will know what time to meet you. The greeter will assist you in picking up your pre-arranged rental vehicle and guide you to Century Hill Estates where you will be provided with a brief orientation and a welcome bag of snacks, drinks and information relating to you stay on St. John and at Century Hill Estates.
Greeters - All guests will be met by a Cimmaron Greeter upon arrival in St. John. Please call our office (340) 715-2666 upon arrival at the St. Thomas airport AND when you get on a ferry to St. John.
Dress Code - Informal: islanders wear cotton or lightweight clothing with sandals or sneakers. Away from the beach, swimsuits should be covered up. Bring hats and plenty of sunscreen to protect you from the Caribbean sun! Most restaurants are casual. For upscale restaurants, lightweight shirts and dress shorts or slacks are recommended for the gentlemen and sundresses or short outfits for the ladies. Whatever you pack will likely be too much - Pack lightly!
Insects - We have constant trade winds that normally help keep the mosquitos away. However we recommend you bring your favorite insect repellant and keep the screens closed. Be nice to the little island lizards... They eat the mosquitos! We cannot turn off the tree frogs at night - relax and enjoy the chorus!
Internet Access - There is Wi-Fi internet available at Century Hills.
Local Customs - Caribbean manners are important! In our West Indian culture, we show respect for others by saying "Good morning" and "Good evening" before anything else. West Indians take pride in this tradition and are appreciative when visitors make the effort to understand the ways of the islands.
Telephone Calls - All local calls are free. Bring a calling card with an 800 access number for long distance use. Many cell phones work here, but call your service provider and ask if they service the Virgin Islands and if they have additional roaming charges.
Travel Documents - A U.S. passport is not currently required but recommended to the U.S. Virgin Islands for U.S. Citizens. If you plan on going to the British Virgin Islands during your stay you will need a passport to do so. Please verify boarding requirements with your airline.
U.S. Currency, Postage & Packages - Most places accept major credit cards, and you should bring some cash for the places that do not. If you choose to send a package you can do so by Priority Mail via the US Postal Service is the quickest way to receive or send important packages. To mail a package to St. John in advance of your arrival, call or email office management for mailing instructions, so your box will be at the management office when you arrive. Please be aware that there is a $10 fee for this service.
