
One of the most common questions I receive when people are visiting St. John is whether credit cards are widely accepted and if they need to bring cash. Here’s the scoop!
In a nutshell, nearly everyone takes credit card at this point. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted on the ferries, in restaurants, shops and more. American Express is a different story, however. Numerous businesses across the island do not accept American Express, which is a bummer for those of us who like to earn points by using these cards. Discover is hit or miss too.
When it comes to the taxis, they are cash only. So if you are planning on taking taxis, please bring small bills. The taxis follow a rate schedule set by the taxi association, which can be found here. A taxi from Cruz Bay to Trunk Bay is $9 per person, and a taxi from Cruz Bay to Maho Bay is $12 per person just to give you an idea about fares.
The only beach inside of the Virgin Islands National Park that has a fee is Trunk Bay. There is a $5 amenity fee for people age 16 and up. This is card only or Apple Pay. They do not accept cash to get into Trunk Bay. They do accept cash at the snack shack and bar in Trunk Bay.
You do not have to pay to park at any of the beaches inside of the Virgin Islands National Park. All parking lots are free. There also is not an entry fee to get into the Virgin Islands National Park.
I hope this info is helpful when you are planing your next St. John vacation. Have a great day, everyone!
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