Good to know
- Tickets
- Free. There is no entrance fee for the monument. Boat, dive and snorkel trips run by private companies cost extra.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day for a snorkel or boat trip.
- Best time
- December to April for calmer, drier weather. Hurricane season runs June to November.
- Getting there
- Cruz Bay on St. John is the base. Fly into St. Thomas, then take the ferry from Red Hook, about 20 minutes.
Where to stay nearby
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Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument questions
Is the Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument part of Virgin Islands National Park?
They are separate but next to each other, and both are managed by the same park staff on St. John.
Can you snorkel in the monument?
Yes. Many snorkel and dive tours from St. John visit reefs within the monument.
Is fishing allowed in the monument?
Most fishing and anchoring is restricted to protect the reefs. Check nps.gov before you go.
