14-Day Island Hop Travel Itinerary for US and British Virgin Islands

  1. Day 1: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
    10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Charlotte Amalie

    Beach hopping & snorkeling

  2. Day 2: Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
    1.5 hours by ferry from Cruz Bay, St. John

    Swimming with turtles

  3. Day 3: Tortola, British Virgin Islands
    1 hour by ferry from Jost Van Dyke

    Exploring Sage Mountain National Park

  4. Day 4: Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
    2 hours by ferry from Tortola

    Visiting the Baths

  5. Day 5: St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
    45 minutes by plane from St. Thomas

    Discovering Buck Island

  6. Day 6: St. John, US Virgin Islands
    1.5 hour ferry from Charlotte Amalie

    Hiking the Reef Bay Trail

  7. Day 7: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
    2 hours by ferry from Cruz Bay, St. John

    Exploring Coral World Ocean Park

  8. Day 8: Anegada, British Virgin Islands
    2 hours by ferry from St. Thomas

    Relaxing on Cow Wreck Beach

  9. Day 9: St. John, US Virgin Islands
    1 hour by ferry from Cruz Bay, St. John

    Beach-hopping at Trunk Bay

  10. Day 10: Peter Island, British Virgin Islands
    30 minutes by ferry from Road Town, Tortola

    Relaxing on Deadman's Bay Beach

  11. Day 11: St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
    30 minutes by plane from St. Thomas

    Discovering Buck Island

  12. Day 12: Norman Island, British Virgin Islands
    1.5 hours by ferry from St. Thomas

    Visiting the Caves

  13. Day 13: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
    30 minutes (5 miles) from Charlotte Amalie

    Shopping in Red Hook

  14. Day 14: St. John, US Virgin Islands
    1 hour by ferry from Red Hook

    Exploring National Park Visitor Center

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Snorkeling gear rental (daily) - $30
  • Ferry ticket - $10-$45
  • Beach chair and umbrella rental (daily) - $20
  • Buck Island snorkeling tour - $75
  • Car rental (daily) - $60
  • Cave tour - $20
  • Shopping and souvenirs - varies
  • Total Estimated Costs - $2200-$2500

Useful Tips

For shorter trips, consider reducing the number of islands to visit. For a longer stay, add activities like stand-up paddleboarding or horseback riding. Remember to check the opening and closing times of places to avoid disappointments.

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