Fees · Destination Guide
St Thomas and St John
Ferry-linked Caribbean reefs, St John park snorkeling and local day-boat diving
Key fee: Virgin Islands National Park general entrance
Free
Fees · Destination Guide
Ferry-linked Caribbean reefs, St John park snorkeling and local day-boat diving
Key fee: Virgin Islands National Park general entrance
Free
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no general NPS entrance charge for Virgin Islands National Park or Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument. Trunk Bay separately charges a cashless expanded amenity fee for ages 16 and older. A distinct universal marine-park diver or snorkeler tag has not been documented in the reviewed official sources; do not invent one. Overnight vessel moorings, permitted commercial operations, passenger ferries, vehicle barges and hotel rooms have separate possible charges. USVI park fees do not authorize entry into the British Virgin Islands.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Islands National Park general entrance | Free General land and park entrance | Park visitors on St John | No general entrance pass required | NPS specifically confirms no general entrance fee. Beach facilities, boating and commercial activities can have separate fees and regulations. |
| Trunk Bay expanded amenity day access | USD $5 per person age 16 or older; younger visitors not charged Day visit, sunrise to sunset under posted conditions | Visitors entering the Trunk Bay amenity area by land or water | Trunk Bay fee booth or Recreation.gov; cash not accepted as of October 1, 2026 | This fee is not waived on ordinary NPS entrance-fee-free days. The park compendium says applicable access without payment is prohibited while fee collection is in effect. Check accepted pass discounts and current operating requirements. |
| NPS overnight vessel mooring | USD $26 per night standard; USD $13 for eligible Senior/Access passes Per night; NPS limits per bay and annual stay | Boaters using overnight park moorings or regulated anchorage | Park payment stations and Recreation.gov procedure | NPS lists a limit of seven nights per bay and thirty nights per year, with payment before overnight use. This is not a road vehicle entry fee and does not override mooring locations or anchoring restrictions. |
| Red Hook to Cruz Bay passenger ferry | USD $8.15 nonresident one-way in temporary 2026 schedule; bags may cost extra Published temporary timetable July 26 through October 31, 2026; not a future fare guarantee | Inter-island ferry passengers | Authorized ferry carrier/terminal; verify current fare | VIPA listed a USD $4 luggage/box item. Check fare categories, sailing time, last return and current fare directly. |
| Red Hook to St John vehicle barge | Operator-specific; VIPA lists some car fares and separate dock charges Per crossing; cannot assume a place on a specific departure | Eligible vehicles with rental-company authorization | Selected licensed car-ferry operator and port | Tickets between barge companies are not interchangeable. VIPA advises 30 to 60 minutes early arrival and says an online ticket does not secure a specific sailing. |
| USVI hotel room tax | 12.5% of eligible room charges in official USVI tax forms According to applicable short-term accommodation tax rules | Applicable hotel and short-term lodging bookings | Collected by eligible lodging provider | The Bureau of Internal Revenue lists a 12.5% hotel room tax filing rate. Actual quotes may include other disclosed fees; request an all-in price, and check exemptions for your stay. |
| Commercial dive or charter authorization | Varies; no universal visitor permit price established As required for activity and specific NPS jurisdiction | Commercial vessels and guided activities in regulated park waters | Operator obtains required park or maritime authorizations | NPS restrictions and commercial authorization are not satisfied by an individual paying a beach fee. Ask your selected operator to verify legal site access. |
| Separate British Virgin Islands crossing | Not included; BVI-specific border and vessel charges apply if traveling there Varies by citizenship, vessel and travel purpose | Only travelers choosing to cross the international border | Relevant BVI immigration and maritime authority | BVI island dives and immigration are excluded from this guide. Check BVI passport, arrival card, customs and boat clearance before a separate excursion. |
Fee
General land and park entrance
NPS specifically confirms no general entrance fee. Beach facilities, boating and commercial activities can have separate fees and regulations.
Day visit, sunrise to sunset under posted conditions
This fee is not waived on ordinary NPS entrance-fee-free days. The park compendium says applicable access without payment is prohibited while fee collection is in effect. Check accepted pass discounts and current operating requirements.
Per night; NPS limits per bay and annual stay
NPS lists a limit of seven nights per bay and thirty nights per year, with payment before overnight use. This is not a road vehicle entry fee and does not override mooring locations or anchoring restrictions.
Published temporary timetable July 26 through October 31, 2026; not a future fare guarantee
VIPA listed a USD $4 luggage/box item. Check fare categories, sailing time, last return and current fare directly.
Per crossing; cannot assume a place on a specific departure
Tickets between barge companies are not interchangeable. VIPA advises 30 to 60 minutes early arrival and says an online ticket does not secure a specific sailing.
According to applicable short-term accommodation tax rules
The Bureau of Internal Revenue lists a 12.5% hotel room tax filing rate. Actual quotes may include other disclosed fees; request an all-in price, and check exemptions for your stay.
As required for activity and specific NPS jurisdiction
NPS restrictions and commercial authorization are not satisfied by an individual paying a beach fee. Ask your selected operator to verify legal site access.
Varies by citizenship, vessel and travel purpose
BVI island dives and immigration are excluded from this guide. Check BVI passport, arrival card, customs and boat clearance before a separate excursion.