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I am coming to St. John for a month to work at Maho Bay Campground. I'll be with a group of college students, so this is a low-budget outing. I was wondering, aside from renting a car, what is the best way to get around the island? Is there a reliable shuttle around the island that stops at Maho?
I've also heard hitch hiking is an acceptable way to get around. Is this safe and/or a good way to go?
-Beth
There's a regular shuttle that runs between Maho and Cruz Bay. It's operated by Mr. Frett. I'm not sure if Maho employees get a discount on the fare or not. I pick up hitchikers on STJ, which is something I haven't done on the mainland for many years. Hitchiking is certainly safer than on the mainland, and I can't recall hearing any hitchiking horror stories, but there can always be an element of risk.
Hi Nick, do you have any additional information on the shuttle service from Cruz Bay? I'd really like to visit Maho but it's pretty far from town. Thanks.
Frett meets most of the ferries coming from Red Hook. Just ask around at that time and you'll be directed to his safari truck. I think he's still charging $5 one way. He leaves at scheduled times from the Maho Camp office on his return trip.
Hitch Hiking was common when I was growing up. Now that I am older and wiser and a father and grandfather it causes me great concern. I have picked up hitch hikers on St. John several times but have missed several due to the fact they don't stick out their thumbs like they do state side. If you see someone "pointing" down the road, they are hitching. It really surprised me to see a young lady (14) hitching alone. My wife and I gave her a ride to the beach and we had a very nice talk about island living with her. It is a little disconcerning when you first see how many young kids are out there hitching but as she said "it is totally safe here (St. John)."
