We are pleased that you will be staying at Century Hill Estates. The following information will help you have a relaxing visit.
Make sure to print and bring this guide with you.
It contains information you will need upon arrival.
Make sure to print and bring this guide with you.
It contains information you will need upon arrival.
Arrival Info - Fly into St. Thomas airport (STT)
First, retrieve your luggage.
Proceed outside to a taxi dispatcher. Rates are posted (approx $15.00 one-way to Red Hook, $2.00 for each piece of luggage: $11.00 for 2 or more). Any person requesting a taxi exclusively for themselves are as follows: Airport to Red Hook: $90.00 for 1-4 passengers. 5 or more passengers add $15.00 for each additional person.
Tell him/her that you are going to the St. John ferry dock (Charlotte Amalie or Red Hook).
Greeters - A greeter will meet you at the ferry dock on St. John. If your flight is delayed or you have to wait for lost luggage, please call one of the following numbers to assure a greeter will be on the ferry dock to meet you.
340-779-1804
340-227-6688
St. John Ferries - The ferry staff loads luggage onto the boat: they are required to do this by the ferry company.
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas - Cruz Bay, St. John: A 45 minute ride from Charlotte Amalie to Cruz Bay. One-way: $10.00 and $3.00 for children ages 2-11. There is a charge of $2.00 per piece for luggage and boxes. ***During off-season through October 30, schedule departures are reduced! Departs Charlotte Amalie at 9am, 1pm and 5:30pm. Departs Cruz Bay 7:15am, 11:15am and 3:45pm.
Red Hook, St. Thomas - Cruz Bay, St. John: A 30-45 minute taxi ride between airport and Red Hook ferry dock. The ferry ride is 20 minutes between Red Hook and Cruz Bay. One-way: $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for children ages 2-11. There is a charge of $2.00 per piece for luggage and boxes.
Passenger Ferry Schedule
Red Hook to St. John 6:30am, 7:30am then hourly from 8:00am to midnight St. John to Red Hook Hourly from 6:00am to 11:00pm
Charlotte Amalie to St. John 9:00am 11:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:30pm Times are subject to change St. John to Charlotte Amalie 7:15am 9:15 11:15pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 3:45pm
Barge (vehicle) Schedules - Barges run regularly but are not as reliable as passenger ferries. There are 3 barge companies operating - tickets are not interchangeable so we do not recommend buying a round trip ticket. Barges leave once they are full, so be there at least twenty minutes before the departure time to get in line. We suggest only considering a barge if your flight lands before 4pm due to the time spent waiting on luggage and the drive time to the barge ramp in Red Hook.
Monday - Saturday: 6:30am - 7:00pm approximately every half hour. Sunday 7:30am - 7:00pm every hour on the half hour. Last barge at 6pm from Red Hook. A 30 minute ride: prices vary by company ranging from $28.00 one way to $52.00 round trip. Barge Companies: Boyson Inc. 776-6294: Love City Car Ferries (Captain Vic) 779-4000: Global Marine (Roanoke) 779-1739
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. What ever you pack will likely be too much - Pack lightly!
Insects - We have constant trade winds that normally keep the mosquitos away, but if they come around, use your favorite insect repellent and keep the screens closed. Be nice to the little island lizards ... They eat the mosquitos! We cannot turn off the tree frogs or the crickets at night - relax and enjoy the chorus!
Internet Access - Guests who need to connect to the internet should speak with management about connection or there are several cyber locations on St. John. Remember, if you plan on dial-up internet, most phones are blocked for 800 calls only, so a long distance dial up number will not go through.
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. Cell phones usually work here, but call your service provider and ask if they sevice the Virgin Islands and if they have additional roaming charges.
Travel Documents - As of this posting: A U.S. passport is not required but recommended to the U.S. Virgin Islands. The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling or returning directly from a U.S. territory. U.S. citizens returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the United States. Visit the U.S. Passport Office for more information and up to the minute changes. Please verify boarding requirements with your airline.
U.S. Currency, Postage & Packages - Most places accept major credit cards. you may want to bring travelers checks in small denominations. Express mail via the US Postal Service is the quickest way to recieve or send important packages. To mail a package to St. John in advance of your arrival, call or email management for mailing instructions, so your box will be at the management office when you arrive.
First, retrieve your luggage.
Proceed outside to a taxi dispatcher. Rates are posted (approx $15.00 one-way to Red Hook, $2.00 for each piece of luggage: $11.00 for 2 or more). Any person requesting a taxi exclusively for themselves are as follows: Airport to Red Hook: $90.00 for 1-4 passengers. 5 or more passengers add $15.00 for each additional person.
Tell him/her that you are going to the St. John ferry dock (Charlotte Amalie or Red Hook).
Greeters - A greeter will meet you at the ferry dock on St. John. If your flight is delayed or you have to wait for lost luggage, please call one of the following numbers to assure a greeter will be on the ferry dock to meet you.
340-779-1804
340-227-6688
St. John Ferries - The ferry staff loads luggage onto the boat: they are required to do this by the ferry company.
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas - Cruz Bay, St. John: A 45 minute ride from Charlotte Amalie to Cruz Bay. One-way: $10.00 and $3.00 for children ages 2-11. There is a charge of $2.00 per piece for luggage and boxes. ***During off-season through October 30, schedule departures are reduced! Departs Charlotte Amalie at 9am, 1pm and 5:30pm. Departs Cruz Bay 7:15am, 11:15am and 3:45pm.
Red Hook, St. Thomas - Cruz Bay, St. John: A 30-45 minute taxi ride between airport and Red Hook ferry dock. The ferry ride is 20 minutes between Red Hook and Cruz Bay. One-way: $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for children ages 2-11. There is a charge of $2.00 per piece for luggage and boxes.
Passenger Ferry Schedule
Red Hook to St. John 6:30am, 7:30am then hourly from 8:00am to midnight St. John to Red Hook Hourly from 6:00am to 11:00pm
Charlotte Amalie to St. John 9:00am 11:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:30pm Times are subject to change St. John to Charlotte Amalie 7:15am 9:15 11:15pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 3:45pm
Barge (vehicle) Schedules - Barges run regularly but are not as reliable as passenger ferries. There are 3 barge companies operating - tickets are not interchangeable so we do not recommend buying a round trip ticket. Barges leave once they are full, so be there at least twenty minutes before the departure time to get in line. We suggest only considering a barge if your flight lands before 4pm due to the time spent waiting on luggage and the drive time to the barge ramp in Red Hook.
Monday - Saturday: 6:30am - 7:00pm approximately every half hour. Sunday 7:30am - 7:00pm every hour on the half hour. Last barge at 6pm from Red Hook. A 30 minute ride: prices vary by company ranging from $28.00 one way to $52.00 round trip. Barge Companies: Boyson Inc. 776-6294: Love City Car Ferries (Captain Vic) 779-4000: Global Marine (Roanoke) 779-1739
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. What ever you pack will likely be too much - Pack lightly!
Insects - We have constant trade winds that normally keep the mosquitos away, but if they come around, use your favorite insect repellent and keep the screens closed. Be nice to the little island lizards ... They eat the mosquitos! We cannot turn off the tree frogs or the crickets at night - relax and enjoy the chorus!
Internet Access - Guests who need to connect to the internet should speak with management about connection or there are several cyber locations on St. John. Remember, if you plan on dial-up internet, most phones are blocked for 800 calls only, so a long distance dial up number will not go through.
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. Cell phones usually work here, but call your service provider and ask if they sevice the Virgin Islands and if they have additional roaming charges.
Travel Documents - As of this posting: A U.S. passport is not required but recommended to the U.S. Virgin Islands. The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling or returning directly from a U.S. territory. U.S. citizens returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the United States. Visit the U.S. Passport Office for more information and up to the minute changes. Please verify boarding requirements with your airline.
U.S. Currency, Postage & Packages - Most places accept major credit cards. you may want to bring travelers checks in small denominations. Express mail via the US Postal Service is the quickest way to recieve or send important packages. To mail a package to St. John in advance of your arrival, call or email management for mailing instructions, so your box will be at the management office when you arrive.
Century Hill Estates PO Box 339 Cruz Bay St. John, VI 00831 Tel: 340-779-1804 Cell: 340-2276688 Fax: 340-779-1804
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