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Virgin Islands National ParkSt. John Aministrator's Office complex sit in the middle of Cruz Bay Harbor
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Virgin Islands National Park
Boater Information

Virgin Islands National Park includes much of the water and sea floor surrounding St. John.  If you are visiting by boat or operating a vessel in National Park waters, please familiarize yourself with the policies and regulations about these marine resources.

The Mooring Guide provides information about how and where you may operate and moor vessels in Virgin Islands National Park. (pdf 365 kb)

Anchoring Information Brochure provides general info on restrictions for anchoring vessels in the National Park. (jpg 696 kb)

Megayacht Information If your vessel is over 125 ft, you must follow specific guidelines for anchoring in the National Park (jpg 1 mb)

 

 

Turpentine trees, locally called Gumbo Limbo are found throughout the Island, but mostly in dryer forest.  

Did You Know?
This unusual-looking tree found in dry forest areas has a reddish, peeling bark. The leaves and sap smell like turpentine and have many medicinal properties, but it is the peeling bark that gives the tree its nickname – "Tourist Tree".

Last Updated: October 27, 2009 at 11:16 EST