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title: 1 Hour Jet Ski Tour in the Virgin Islands from Westin St. John
lang: en
type: tour
city: St Thomas
country: Caribbean
price: 154
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 39
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Jet ski, priced per ski
rank_in_category: 16 of 24 (St John Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-06
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/1-hour-jet-ski-tour-in-the-virgin-islands-from-westin-st-john/
---

# 1 Hour Jet Ski Tour in the Virgin Islands from Westin St. John

**Guidekin's take:** Ride a jet ski from Great Cruz Bay through the cays of Pillsbury Sound between St. Thomas and St. John. A life jacket is included, and children aged ten to seventeen ride free; adults must each operate their own ski and hold a valid driver's license. 4.9 from 39 reviews for 1h.

In our comparison: #16 of 24 in St John Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Zoom out of Great Cruz Bay and follow our guide through the pristine waters of the Caribbean between St. Thomas and St. John in the Pillsbury Sound. Take in the sites of the Virgin Islands while your guide takes you through many of the cays tucked between the islands. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Prices are per jet ski.
Must be an adult (18+) to operate.
Adults (18+) must operate their own ski. 
Child riders are free (ages 10-17).
Children less than 10 years of age are not permitted. 
All participants must know how to swim.

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €154 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 39 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Cruz Bay Watersports
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00, 10:30, 13:15, 14:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06

## Reviews

4.9 from 39 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 38 of 39.

- 5 stars: 38 (97%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (3%)

## What's included

- Child Riders Free (must be between ages 10-17)
- Parking at the Westin St. John
- Life Jacket

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Parking available at the Westin for a fee

## Itinerary

1. **Grass Cay** (pass by, no stop) - is an island of the United States Virgin Islands. It is located between St. Thomas and St. John. It is approximately 1.6 miles long by ⅛ mile wide. There is no permanent human habitation
2. **Steven Cay is a small scrub-covered and rocky Caribbean island, about 28 feet...** (pass by, no stop) - Steven Cay is a small scrub-covered and rocky Caribbean island, about 28 feet high and situated 0.5 miles west of Cruz Bay on Saint John in the United States Virgin Islands. It is a popular destination for snorkelers and scuba divers.
3. **Mingo Cay is a rugged, uninhabited, 48-acre island in the United States Virgi...** (pass by, no stop) - Mingo Cay is a rugged, uninhabited, 48-acre island in the United States Virgin Islands. North of the Pillsbury Sound and measuring 0.7 miles long, it is located 2 miles northwest of the island of St. John and 2 miles northeast of the island of St. Thomas.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 10:30, 13:15, 14:45
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

From Cruz Bay: Please proceed past the Westin entrance on your right traveling southbound on southside road. Take the first right onto Great Cruz Bay Road. After approximately .1 miles turn right down the hill. After 400 feet the gate entrance to the Westin will be on your right.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Adults (ages 18+) must operate their own ski. A valid driver's license is required to operate a ski.
- Child riders are free (ages 10-17). Children less than 10 years old are not permitted.
- All participants must know how to swim. Participants will be required to swim approximately 20 yards and climb aboard the ski unassisted prior to departure. This is to simulate ocean reboarding should the participant be tossed from the ski during the tour.
- Operators are not allowed to participate if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If suspected, the staff reserves the right to cancel the tour with no refund.
- A credit card deposit is required to operate.
- Single operators cannot weigh more than 250 pounds. Operator and rider combined cannot weigh more than 350 pounds.

## Compared with other St John Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #16 of 24** | €154 | 1h | 4.9 (39) | shared |
| [Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/afternoon-snorkel-pizza-sunset-tour-departing-from-st-thomas-st-john/?format=md) | €109 | 5h 30m | 4.93 (1873) | shared |
| [Circle the Island of St. John / Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat)](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/circle-the-island-of-st-john-lunch-stop-at-lime-out-taco-boat/?format=md) | €318 | 8h | 4.93 (920) | shared |
| [Half or Full-Day Private Boat Charter from St. John or St. Thomas](/caribbean/st-thomas/tours/half-or-full-day-private-boat-charter-from-st-john-or-st-thomas/?format=md) | €691 per group | 3h 30m | 4.98 (152) | private |

Ranked #16 of 24 in St John Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €72 to €668, median €135; typical length 5h. 7 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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