Where is the meeting place?
Our Dinghy pro will meet you near the dinghy dock by the passenger ferry dinghy dock, right in front of HIGH TIDE restaurant on Cruz Bay beach, St. John.
Come early they have an awesome breakfast selection! Service can be island time….
You can find us on Google Maps
Where can I park?
If you rented your car in St John, you may be able to park it at the rental place. If not, there is public parking across the fire house and Post office, but it’s usually full at 6AM. Otherwise, the closest pay lot is Slim Mans right behind Wharfside Village down the one-way road.
Please text us if you’re running late and we will do the same.
Where can we get lunch for full day rentals?
You’ve got a few options…
Bring your lunch from the villa or takeout from on of our local restaurants. Some options are;
The Deli in Mongoose Junction
Pick up Pates at Hercules
Provisions
Shaibu’s local eats on the 2nd floor of Starfish Marketplace
Visit some swim up eats on the North shore(Can be seen on our Cruising Map Page)
Bikinis on the Beach on Honeymoon Beach
Trunk Bay has a food/beverage truck
Lovango Cay Beach Club has amazing food. Finer dining with a relaxed island feel and view of over a dozen islands and Cays.
Zozos is back! Beachfront in Caneel Bay. Right now, open only on the weekends.
Paddle up Tiki Bar and food truck on Maho
Remember “Island Time”… So if you are picking up lunch, please give ample time and then some for the island time factor. It’s a real thing!
What is the policy for weather issues?
Your safety, comfort and enjoyment is our top priority. The weather report is often inaccurate so if there are not optimal cruising conditions, we will reschedule your rental if possible. Otherwise you will receive a 100% refund.
ONE HOUR TURN AROUND POLICY; weather in the islands is often different than the forecast and hard to predict days ahead. We are the only company that offers a one hour turnaround policy. The NOAA marine forecast often looks intimidating in the winter months. Most days are small craft advisory. This is an offshore forecast. Remember, you are coastal, cruising behind a giant landmass of Marys Point, which protects you from most of the easterly wind.
To put your mind at ease. We offer the one hour turnaround policy.(We are the only company in St. John that offers this Weather security) SO if you return within an hour, because the conditions are beyond your comfort level or skill set, we will refund your money and even cover the fuel that you’ve burned. We don’t want folks out there trying to get their moneys worth if they’re not comfortable!
What if it’s raining?
Wait 5 minutes and perhaps you’ll see a rainbow! Otherwise if the sky looks dark to the east it may be longer. If it get’s to where it is putting a damper on the day, you will receive a full refund if we can’t reschedule.
What is your cancellation policy?
For any other reason, there is a 48 hour cancellation policy for a refund.
For weekly rentals a 7 day cancellation is required for 100% refund. There is a 50% refund for 72 hour notice.
Where can I cruise?
From Cruz Bay to Leinster Bay along St John’s North Shore National park. There are a number of tiny island and cays, including the Henley Cays, Whistling Cay, Waterlemon Cay and Lovango Cay. Please Refer to the Cruising Map page on our website. We will provide you with a copy to guide you along your way.
Where can I rent snorkel gear?
We’ve partnered with Low Key Watersports, located at the opposite end of the beach and across the street. They have quality gear, hats, reef friendly sunscreen, nice cotton long sleeves, rash guards and more! If renting gear same day please allow extra time to get sized and to out meeting point by your scheduled orientation. 9:45/10:00/10:15/10:30/10:45
Can we beach the dinghy?
NOOOO! Beaching dinghies is not permitted in the National Park, regardless what you may see others do. UNLESS THERE IS NO DINGHY TIE UP. It can be harmful to the sea life. Often there are baby turtles still making their way to the sea or a washed up starfish or hermit crab. Rays often hang out in the shallow area hunting sand crabs.
Well then, how do I get to the beach?
The National Park has been so kind to install blue mooring dinghy tie ups, to protect the marine life and for the convenience and enjoyment of our visitors. They are close to most beaches and just a short swim or doggy paddle away. You can unload carefully in waist deep water and then the dinghy captain can do the tie up and swim in.
***Beware of unexpected swells due to boat traffic or changing sea conditions. ***
All the moorings are available for you to use. Feel free to pick up a white one if you’d like to sit back and enjoy a dinghy float with a majestic view!
Can I anchor?
NO ANCHORING IN THE NATIONAL PARK. The sea grass species on the ocean floor are an endangered species, anchoring kills it and depletes the main source of nutrition for all those adorable sea turtles. Not to mention the fragility of our Coral reefs, again anchoring kills it so.. NO ANCHORING. USE A MOORING, BLUE DINGHY TIE UPS OR WHITE ONES.
We do supply you with an emergency anchor, FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY in Sand!
