Everything You NEED TO KNOW Visiting US Virgin Islands

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  • Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
  • This is a things to know about visiting the US Virgin Islands. The main islands are St Thomas, St John and St Croix. In this travel guide for the US Virgin Islands we show you around the beaches and tell you the things you need to know about the transportation and things to see and do around the US Virgin islands. The British Virgin Islands are near by although we did not quite make it over there.
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  • @IslandHopperTV
    @IslandHopperTV  8 місяців тому +2

    Best Things To Do in US Virgin Islands 2023 4K
    ua-cam.com/video/nDt4--vy-vw/v-deo.html

  • @c.flowers9755
    @c.flowers9755 2 роки тому +109

    Please do not rent a car if you are not comfortable driving on the left side of the road. The roads are very narrow steep and hilly. I've gotten around just fine in a taxi

    • @lwarteman
      @lwarteman 2 роки тому +13

      Well at $170/day, I think I would pass. 😮

    • @symrahchristopher9738
      @symrahchristopher9738 Рік тому

      The airport name is Cyril King not Cecil!! Thanks 😊

    • @johnbosch1839
      @johnbosch1839 Рік тому +2

      Lived here almost 8 years, seen soo many tourists causing wrecks driving around on the wrong side of the road

    • @Wait---What
      @Wait---What Рік тому +1

      Yea get around just fine on a safari

  • @IslandHopperTV
    @IslandHopperTV  Рік тому +6

    Here is our full St Thomas travel guide ua-cam.com/video/7YwwomgARmM/v-deo.html

  • @josemaldonado8157
    @josemaldonado8157 2 роки тому +8

    I was born in 1968 in Christiansted st.croix lived in Williams delight till the age of 5 with my parents haven't been back Good Lord I've missed so much.

  • @charleswagenseil5496
    @charleswagenseil5496 2 роки тому +9

    Great tips! We’re looking forward to our trip to St. Thomas this spring.

  • @jesseludwig8202
    @jesseludwig8202 2 роки тому +9

    Much more research needed Sir. You did not do these Virgin Islands justice.

    • @QueenB-el7yk
      @QueenB-el7yk Рік тому

      Plus he did not pronounce Magens Bay correctly.

  • @igostronger1450
    @igostronger1450 2 роки тому +26

    St. Croix has the best beaches hands down. Better cuisine on St. Croix and the history is richer. However St. Thomas does have its charm. Party goers go to St. Thomas but the relaxers go to St Croix.

  • @parkerzentner6191
    @parkerzentner6191 2 роки тому +14

    Watching this while in St Thomas, been great so far and his recommendations are spot on.

  • @RealThisisA
    @RealThisisA 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you. I plan on visiting sometime...looks so beautiful.

  • @tobiojo9454
    @tobiojo9454 2 роки тому +4

    Great video, please keep making more of these videos

  • @tose917
    @tose917 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video. Thanks a lot for sharing.

  • @Bifyo
    @Bifyo Рік тому +1

    Thank you for putting this video together.

  • @Mochiboba90
    @Mochiboba90 2 роки тому +8

    I have been wanting to go to USVI and you’ve just lit a fire under me to go 👍🏼

  • @LivinginArizona
    @LivinginArizona 2 роки тому +4

    Nice to get a break from the desert every once in awhile...

  • @DB-mz5sd
    @DB-mz5sd 2 роки тому +14

    Lived and worked on St Thomas for many years! Remember use extreme caution as crime is often and you won't see it reported in the paper!

    • @tonyakneemueller5012
      @tonyakneemueller5012 Рік тому +1

      Hi have you been to Saint Croix recently? It's currently December 2022 my husband and I are thinking about going there sometime in January 2023 kind of a last-minute trip because I probably won't get to take another vacation until April. Anyway I read a lot of articles right so think white is not safe. Did you feel safe when you were there? Thank you

  • @fatmayo2293
    @fatmayo2293 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice video with helpful information.
    Thank you.

  • @BrazilianLivingAbroad
    @BrazilianLivingAbroad 2 роки тому +23

    I love your trip reports. They're always so thorough and on-point! My wish list of trips grows a little with every new video you release on UA-cam ;(
    Thank you for sharing them with us.

  • @bennychiu3401
    @bennychiu3401 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, thank you for sharing

  • @traviscriddle7743
    @traviscriddle7743 Рік тому +13

    I was in St. Thomas when Fiona hit. Got stuck for a few days. Before the storm hit it was great. We stayed at Margaritaville. They upped the price for the room for the extra 2 days. No one could come or go due to the storm. Very shady business practices in my opinion. Moved to a different place by the airport when we could.

  • @sandytrang6073
    @sandytrang6073 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing,will visit soon

  • @Kitchydan
    @Kitchydan Рік тому +2

    Man, my wife & I are definitely gonna go check the islands out.
    Great tour/ tutorial bro! Feels like I was on vacation w you! 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @39forest
    @39forest 2 роки тому +8

    I've visited my friend twice in Tortola. Very nice island! Hope you get to explore it some day! 🤙🏽

  • @annaroode8594
    @annaroode8594 2 роки тому +3

    You covered all the important information. Thanks.

  • @rhondaclaiborne7283
    @rhondaclaiborne7283 Рік тому

    You video is very informative. Thank you!

  • @dachagsgo8176
    @dachagsgo8176 Рік тому

    Great stuff Tnx

  • @user-yf1rc7pc8k
    @user-yf1rc7pc8k 11 місяців тому +1

    Conch fritters RAWK!!!! Kinda like a hush puppy with a sweet meat cut imperceptively small... Yum!

  • @April-201
    @April-201 Рік тому

    Your video is very informative 👍🏾 Thanks

  • @feastwithpete
    @feastwithpete 2 роки тому +1

    Very Informative video!

  • @valinadavis960
    @valinadavis960 3 місяці тому +1

    Love how informative your video is. I'm planning a trip for my bday n may.

  • @chancellorpalpatineakathes6130

    Thanks god finally I found a USVI video without excessive polarizers.

  • @yaredmoges8873
    @yaredmoges8873 8 місяців тому

    My attention span is 1 minute cause I get overwhelmed..this guy is so chill!! Thanks for the insight …

  • @choosetoshine2610
    @choosetoshine2610 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent content! New subscriber.

  • @HondoSauce
    @HondoSauce 9 місяців тому +3

    Good review. I was on all three islands in 2019 during the hurricanes and all the people I met were amazing. I’ve wanted to go back but prices are astronomical for lodging. I don’t make a lot of money but I’d save for the experience that I had on St. John. Totally laid back and people help one another. No wonder why they call it Love City.

  • @rugie6247
    @rugie6247 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful!

  • @katiaemeline2092
    @katiaemeline2092 2 роки тому +28

    Listen!! you need to Big up ST CROIX!!!

    • @royalgreenlantern
      @royalgreenlantern 2 роки тому +2

      My fave island

    • @lucyintheskyvi2284
      @lucyintheskyvi2284 2 роки тому +2

      Right? And he keeps saying you fly into st thomas like you can't fly into st croix...

    • @lucyintheskyvi2284
      @lucyintheskyvi2284 2 роки тому +1

      @mari da don oh yeaaa St Thomas is the island with no murders. How could I forget? 😫

  • @Defender-Guy
    @Defender-Guy 2 роки тому +13

    Always start with Good Morning/Good Afternoon. And dress conservatively.

  • @dearyvettetn4489
    @dearyvettetn4489 2 роки тому +12

    Communications or data is good in the USVI as well. I recently took a week-long Caribbean cruise and the only time my phone received a signal was in St. Thomas. I don’t know how limited you are based on you service provider, mine is Verizon, but it was nice to get caught up on messages and download another audio book while we were in port.

  • @Txwealthygift
    @Txwealthygift 2 роки тому +7

    St John: Trunk Bay best overall beach with clear water and snorkeling trail bright fish🐠 & good bar,
    Maho Bay (always packed,good bars) is a good beach for snorkeling with turtles(free too, turtles on right side facing looking outward) but the sand is rougher, Cinnamon Bay is good beach choppier water if windy & great photo opportunity as soon as you walk in with window sill beach in background, Hawksnest beach is good beach, Oppenheimer beach is great secluded beach(get there early), Francis Bay Beach is like Major gritty sand. There's lots more beaches but those are some off top of head.

  • @GoddessRubyJade
    @GoddessRubyJade Рік тому

    Yes! The people part is so true. We’re big on respect and a simple good morning! Or good afternoon goes a long way!

  • @tinksbell3997
    @tinksbell3997 2 роки тому +4

    Enjoyed your video, my husband being from Antigua loves Fungi( foon -gee)

  • @BBArya
    @BBArya Рік тому +2

    Amazing 😎

  • @AdrianRodriguezWebDevelopment
    @AdrianRodriguezWebDevelopment 2 роки тому

    good overview thank you

  • @georgesawtooth2214
    @georgesawtooth2214 2 роки тому +23

    Been to St. Croix in 2008 and it was beautiful and had gorgeous evenings that were magical. I want to go to St. John someday and enjoy the crystal clear water.

    • @alansun70
      @alansun70 Рік тому

      US Virgin Islands is smaller than Rhode Island. It'd be the smallest state as the 52nd state.

    • @1707sherry
      @1707sherry Рік тому

      Does st. Croix not have clear waters?

    • @georgesawtooth2214
      @georgesawtooth2214 Рік тому

      @@1707sherry Yes it does but St Johns clear waters are in calm protected coves where strong ocean waves are not really present.

    • @mentlinc
      @mentlinc Рік тому

      What was nice about the night life in St Croix?

    • @georgesawtooth2214
      @georgesawtooth2214 Рік тому

      @@mentlinc The boardwalk in Christiansted with its many restaurants and bars and just a wonderful atmosphere and admiring the ocean as you stroll.

  • @hkkyt8963
    @hkkyt8963 Рік тому +1

    Appreciate that British VI info

  • @josefnitervol6415
    @josefnitervol6415 Рік тому

    Good guide! thanks and yeah, I just want to chill out.

  • @r.u.d.e.t.v.6879
    @r.u.d.e.t.v.6879 2 роки тому +4

    St. Croix has the best food hands down

  • @Unnikrishnanalpy
    @Unnikrishnanalpy Рік тому

    The very good narration!
    Thanks, you dear friend!
    Am an Indian! ❤

  • @nourhanelsharawy300
    @nourhanelsharawy300 7 місяців тому

    Thank you ❤❤❤

  • @cheetahprague
    @cheetahprague Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @chrish9502
    @chrish9502 2 роки тому +11

    Excellent execution sir. You provide information in probably the best format I’ve seen as someone who needs info fast. Thank you

  • @mgarizona9939
    @mgarizona9939 2 роки тому +5

    Jeff if you need a spare camera man I am available to travel at any time also my editing skills are really good . I play golf enjoy all the food you do so won’t be any trouble at all .also extremely well mannered and won’t upset the locals !

  • @Txwealthygift
    @Txwealthygift 2 роки тому +2

    Good morning, Good afternoon, Good evening! Always say that out of respect, goes a long way!!
    Recommend going to St John very early to get a parking spot on beaches!
    If you go early enough you can beach hop, like two or three beaches a day. Although the beaches are close, each beach is dramatically different!!

  • @MyWalkLondon
    @MyWalkLondon 2 роки тому +4

    Wow, I love this. keep it up.
    Love from London. Emma

  • @royalgreenlantern
    @royalgreenlantern 2 роки тому +16

    I have been to all 3 islands. St. Croix is by far my fave for the landscape the mountains. St. John would be a second for exclusivity

    • @zagyz1675
      @zagyz1675 2 роки тому +2

      Going there end of June any recommendations for places to check out?

    • @timhendel8256
      @timhendel8256 Рік тому +4

      Same here, St Croix is it! If you LOVE Disney, you won't like St. Croix

  • @80sbreaker
    @80sbreaker 2 роки тому +4

    driving in the islands is like nascar thight turns every 30 40 feets even in rainy down pouring rain very skillfull island driving thing

    • @resin420
      @resin420 Рік тому

      more like rally 😂 but yeah st thomas driving is not for the weak

  • @rhythmgod7086
    @rhythmgod7086 2 роки тому +2

    Looks like a great place for me ;~;

  • @Bachconcertos
    @Bachconcertos Рік тому +1

    I use to live on St John.

  • @dylanshaffer2184
    @dylanshaffer2184 Рік тому +27

    I was there for a week. It’s absolutely beautiful and I’m glad that the islands are a part of the USA. The people are really friendly, the ice cream is delicious, and the views are beautiful. You can fly into St. John via a seaplane from Seaborne, which is owned by Silver Airways. Do not drive if you are not comfortable with driving on the left as it is the only part of the USA that drives on the left. Kinda wish the BVI joined the USVI and became one large US territory or state.

    • @dylanshaffer2184
      @dylanshaffer2184 Рік тому +1

      @N3V1KO because i experienced the video. But I want to go back

    • @donpif7764
      @donpif7764 Рік тому +2

      Gotta catch the ferry to go st.john. st.criox u can catch the seaplane , airplane or ferry.

    • @dylanshaffer2184
      @dylanshaffer2184 Рік тому

      @@donpif7764 thought you can catch the sea plane to St. John

    • @donpif7764
      @donpif7764 Рік тому +2

      No seaplane dnt fly to st John. There's no dock for the seaplane only the ferry.

    • @jtidema
      @jtidema Рік тому

      @@donpif7764 Yeah I was going to say I've never seen that in 20+ years...

  • @gracewest8452
    @gracewest8452 2 роки тому +1

    Ha! you remind me of my son in-law--put on that sun screen ,son. Great presentation.

    • @IslandHopperTV
      @IslandHopperTV  2 роки тому

      You are definitely right about that. Sun protection is important

  • @mreppen1
    @mreppen1 2 роки тому +2

    Very informative.

  • @hawaiiminded
    @hawaiiminded 2 роки тому

    Any chance you have the information of that Airbnb you stayed in with that awesome view from way up?

  • @megatron4136
    @megatron4136 Рік тому

    We always stayed on Water island when we go.

  • @KinariaJeffers-ef1us
    @KinariaJeffers-ef1us Рік тому +1

    Also I can say that our water actually heals because I'm from the V.I🇻🇮

  • @uzairmalik498
    @uzairmalik498 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful nature should be preserved..

  • @davidlapla963
    @davidlapla963 2 роки тому +17

    corrections airport is Cyril E King. Magens Bay Bach not Magnus Yacht Haven Grande and American Yacht Habor are two different marinas

  • @lifeskater9899
    @lifeskater9899 2 роки тому +3

    Opening shot, looks like you were at John Brewer's Bay (beach). Grew up there, would swim and watch the airplanes land. That runway was extended back to the sea years ago due to a plane crash I believe in 1975. Pilot overshot the runway, went into a gas station that was at the other end of the runway. Some died.

    • @Rasworth
      @Rasworth 2 роки тому +2

      It was actually April of 1976 was an AA flight from JFK to STT my uncle and his wife was supposed to be on that flight and they missed it … 1st flight he said he ever missed lol

  • @tiki340
    @tiki340 2 роки тому

    Hey do St.Croix. Come. I’ll show you around on “island time” 😅

  • @lauranyc4966
    @lauranyc4966 2 роки тому +3

    Excellent video short and straight to the point 👍🏻 now I know I’m not missing anything 😁
    I’ll stick with Florida and Hawaii 🌺😁

    • @jmitchell2158
      @jmitchell2158 2 роки тому +1

      Lol so funny, I’m here trying to do something other than Hawaii. My sister has forbidden my husband and I from going back to Hawaii 😂😂 we love it so much

    • @lauranyc4966
      @lauranyc4966 2 роки тому

      @@jmitchell2158 don’t even think about it !!!! Google oil spill into drinking water in Hawaii !!!!! Totally ftub !!!!! Go to Florida only if you want any type of tropical relaxing vacation !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @tonyakneemueller5012
      @tonyakneemueller5012 Рік тому +1

      @@jmitchell2158 I have to say once you go to the Hawaiian Islands it ruins you for any other place like Mexico or anywhere in the Caribbean. My husband offered to take me back to maui and Kawaii For seven days next month but I just don't want to spend all that time on the plane and then recovery regarding time acclimation on my way home.

  • @Caribbeanking365
    @Caribbeanking365 2 роки тому +8

    The way he pronounced Tortola is disrespectful lol. Also, I’m tired of mainland Americans minimizing St. Croix and it’s beauty!
    Edit: St. Croix definitely has the best food. And the island is a bit more spacious so you won’t feel cramped. Saint Thomas and John are significantly smaller. Don’t let the fact that the capital being on Saint Thomas fool you. The capital is only there for logistical reasons.

    • @staceyrschwartz
      @staceyrschwartz Рік тому

      Also Mengins Bay? hehe It's like nails going down a chalkboard.

    • @danielelliott3659
      @danielelliott3659 Рік тому

      Disrespectful? Poor triggered snowflake!

  • @shemdickson7235
    @shemdickson7235 2 роки тому +3

    TO THIS ISLAND TRAVEL BLOGGER, MANY THANKS FOR “THE USVI'S UTMOST, REGIONAL CRITIQUES,” AND TO Y’ALL, “STATE VISITORS, REMEMBER: 'A VOLUNTARY DONATION IS WORTH AN ISLAND REGION'S' BEAUTY"!!

  • @grantwilcox330
    @grantwilcox330 Рік тому +2

    Also what about the electricity outages? WAPA can be a pain sometimes.

  • @trangkev
    @trangkev 7 місяців тому

    Hi buddy, we've been watching all your travel videos. May I ask you a HUGE question...We want to fly into St. Thomas from California and stay for about 6-7 days, then take ferry with our 2 luggages to St. John and stay for 6-7 days, and then take another ferry to British Virgin Island and stay for another 6-7 days, and when it's over take ferry back, and then fly back to California (round trip, set dates coming back from British Islands). Is that doable? Thanks for your help!

  • @moa3008
    @moa3008 Рік тому

    Are there any swordfish in the area; and is there any clam digging on any of the beaches?

  • @cashvisionfilms
    @cashvisionfilms Рік тому +1

    what kind of camera you shot this video with?

  • @kingdomofgarvin3432
    @kingdomofgarvin3432 2 роки тому +2

    Trinidad and Tobago next 🇹🇹

  • @OneWheelMan
    @OneWheelMan 8 місяців тому +1

    Didn't realize you drive on the left side of the road in U.S. territories, very fascinating to me! (haven't ever traveled here)

    • @KPops1897
      @KPops1897 6 місяців тому

      Just USVI - Puerto Rico is still on the right

  • @steveps2
    @steveps2 Рік тому +2

    Just returned from St. Croix after a week of scuba diving. Your tips and review were spot on except that credit cards are widely accepted. At most restaurants, the servers even carried mobile credit card readers.

    • @selenac.798
      @selenac.798 Рік тому

      Debit cards?

    • @steveps2
      @steveps2 Рік тому

      @@selenac.798 I used a debit card without any problems,

  • @kevjames527
    @kevjames527 2 роки тому +5

    Dude, you didn’t do your research. Discount Car Rental has Jeep vehicles for much less.

  • @melvinamccullough647
    @melvinamccullough647 2 роки тому

    Coki POINT.. THE BEST BEACH TO PARTY.

  • @angelam2332
    @angelam2332 Рік тому +1

    Ya. What about st croix? My favorite

  • @ericafarley2850
    @ericafarley2850 Рік тому +1

    Great video and overview of the U.S.V.I.! Even though you don't need a passport to be in the U.S. Virgin Islands, do you have a layover in another territory in which you would need a passport?

  • @kingdomofgarvin3432
    @kingdomofgarvin3432 2 роки тому

    That's What's up

  • @moa3008
    @moa3008 Рік тому

    How good is the wi-fi services; and the internet connection?

  • @AaronandKim
    @AaronandKim 2 роки тому +2

    It seems so expensive, and so limited. I’ll stay in Southeast Asia

  • @AmericanMoviePodcast
    @AmericanMoviePodcast Рік тому +2

    What do you mean Medical clearance? Is that still required

  • @rossvesci1706
    @rossvesci1706 2 роки тому +1

    What’s up Jeff do a video on Barbados or West Indies in Nevis

    • @tonyakneemueller5012
      @tonyakneemueller5012 Рік тому

      Hi Ross in November 2021, my husband and I and two friends went to Barbados for eight days it was fantastic!!! - Regarding the weather the food landscapes and the people.

    • @rossvesci1706
      @rossvesci1706 Рік тому

      @@tonyakneemueller5012 was jeff there

  • @quis5524
    @quis5524 2 роки тому +1

    I’m from St Thomas (Rocc City) to be clear the way you said Magen’s Bay Beach was horrible lol

  • @excelsiorgloballink9588
    @excelsiorgloballink9588 Рік тому

    Please how do i get the evisa to come to USVI

  • @kingdomofgarvin3432
    @kingdomofgarvin3432 2 роки тому

    Go to Trinidad and Tobago next

  • @tbreeze79
    @tbreeze79 2 роки тому +5

    I lived in Hawaii for 6 years. I work in the federal field and I am thinking of transferring to the Virgin Islands.

  • @kevinbatangan7569
    @kevinbatangan7569 Рік тому +1

    They drive left!? It’s a US Territory right? Oh okay I watched it twice. Very informative! Thanks.

  • @keannahector2921
    @keannahector2921 2 роки тому +3

    Some of the pronunciations are incorrect in the video but I enjoyed the information and visuals. I’m from St.Thomas it was nice to watch your video haven’t been home on four years

    • @roddslip3804
      @roddslip3804 2 роки тому

      Not even the pronunciations, just straight up wrong names 😂 the Airport is Cyril E King, who tf is cecil 😭

  • @jensbfog
    @jensbfog Рік тому +3

    Norway had no involvement with the US VI. It’s Magens Bay. Cyril not Cecil E. King

  • @jasonbell5905
    @jasonbell5905 Рік тому +1

    Cyril King not Cecil King , the airport on St. Thomas is named after Cyril E King our 2nd elected Governor.

    • @reginakay7439
      @reginakay7439 Рік тому

      Learning how to pronounce names is important! Yup.

  • @rossvesci1706
    @rossvesci1706 2 роки тому +3

    Jeff what island you like better st croix or st Thomas

  • @flamingo20475
    @flamingo20475 29 днів тому

    Hi friend,
    Would you recommend USVI for honeymoon?
    Thanks 😄

  • @MichaelRei99
    @MichaelRei99 2 роки тому +3

    It looks like there is an airport in St Croix. Can you direct flight into St Croix?

    • @royalgreenlantern
      @royalgreenlantern 2 роки тому

      Yes just got back from there yesterday Delta flys there direct from ATL

  • @biffdanielson2820
    @biffdanielson2820 Рік тому +2

    I never understood why people liked conch.

  • @84miguelrivera
    @84miguelrivera 2 роки тому

    Can you please provide RB&B with good view also price 🤣👍

  • @markwindholz816
    @markwindholz816 Рік тому +2

    I noticed you videos St. Thomas and St. John. But no St. Croix. Why not St. Croix?