Travel & Accommodations
Flight
CYRIL E. KING AIRPORT (STT)
In order to get to St. John, you will have to fly into St. Thomas (Cyril E. King Airport / STT) then take a short ferry to St. John. St. Thomas and St. John are part of the US so no need to bring a passport unless you plan to travel to the British Virgin Islands before or after the wedding. Once you arrive, you'll continue onward to St. John via ferry. Taxis will be lined up at the airport, waiting to take you to your chosen ferry / marina. See below for additional information on the ferry!
Travel Note
Ferry Schedules
Traveling by passenger ferry between the islands of St. Thomas and St. John, in the US Virgin Islands, is easy and reliable. There are two main ferry routes, each offering daily services: RED HOOK FERRY - 30-45 minute taxi from airport and a 15-minute ferry - Ferry departs St. Thomas on the hour, every hour CROWN BAY FERRY - 5-minute taxi from airport and a 45-minute ferry - Ferry departs St. Thomas at 9:45 am, 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm, and 5:30 pm You can book ferry tickets in advance online and/or at the respective ferry docks. Please have cash available for taxis and ferry rides if purchasing tickets onsite. Visit the below websites for more information: https://www.interislandboatservices.com/ferry-trips/crown-bay-to-cruz-bay/ https://stjohnticketing.com/schedules/
Hotel
Wharfside Village Hotel
We have a room block available at the Wharfside Village Hotel from Thursday to Monday. Wharfside is a brand new boutique hotel located in the heart of Cruz Bay. You're in walking distance of the ferry and there are taxis nearby should you need to get anywhere on the island. To book your room, please email the hotel directly at reservations@thewvhotel.com or by calling 340-714-2789 and reference "Ziplow & Chamberlain Wedding". Rooms will NOT be available to book online. Please note there is a 4-night minimum.
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Cruz Bay Boutique Hotel
Cruz Bay Boutique hotel is another great option! Guest rooms are simple, but they offer lofts of great amenities (complimentary beach chairs, coolers, ice, breakfast, and more). There are a few rooms reserved exclusively for our guests. To book, please contact Denise directly directly at stay@hotelcruzbay.com or 340-642-1702 and let him know your part of the Ziplow / Chamberlain wedding - a discounted rate will apply for 4-nights or more.
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Dolphin Suites
This is another great option located in Cruz Bay! Dolphin Suites is conveniently located near the ferry and all rooms are brand new. There are a few rooms reserved exclusively for our guests. To book, please contact Nael Ahmed directly at dolphinsuitesvi@gmail.com and let him know your part of the Ziplow / Chamberlain wedding - a discounted rate will apply.
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Marketplace Suites
Marketplace Suites is located right in Cruz Bay– central to just about everything, so limited walking is required. It's also conveniently located above Starfish Market, which is the main grocery store on the island. You can reach out to Ginger Shields directly to book at ginger@vacationvi.com. Please be sure to mention "Ziplow & Chamberlain Wedding" upon booking for a small discount. There is no minimum for length of stay.
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The Westin St. John Resort Villas
The Westin is one of the largest resorts on the island, with plenty of accommodations and amenities (ie. pool, spa, restaurant, etc). This is a great option if you're looking for the comforts of a resort.
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Gallows Point Resort
If you're looking to splurge, look no further. Gallows Point Resort is just a 5-minute stroll (uphill) from the main town of Cruz Bay – the panoramic views and private oceanfront location are absolutely stunning. They have newly renovated, lovely one bedroom ocean-front villas. Please note there is a 5-night minimum.
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AirBnb + VRBO
There are so many amazing properties to book via Airbnb and VRBO. We recommend staying in Cruz Bay, as it's central to the majority of festivities. If you're torn between where to stay, please text / call us! Also, it's worth looking on St. John Villa Rentals (stjohn-villarentals.com). This website lists over 400+ vacation rentals in St. John and connects you directly with property owners. There's no booking / services fees, compared to other rental sites.
Rental Car
Rental Cars
We recommend renting a car for those who want to explore the island while there! There are plenty of car-rental services to choose from, just make sure to book 1-2 months in advance to ensure availability. Just remember - you drive on the left side of the road!!! St. John Car Rental: https://www.stjohncarrental.com/ Courtesy Car Rental: https://courtesycarrental.com/ Conrad Sutton Car Rental: https://www.conradcars.com/ Aquarius Car Rental: https://aquariusstjohn.com/ In St. John you drive on the left side of the road!!!