Distance from hotel to airport (by taxi and ferry), 40 minutes.
Passengers are taken from St. Thomas airport by taxi to Charlotte Amalie Harbor, where a Caneel Bay ferry takes them directly to the resort.
Caneel Bay is an exclusive resort located on the remote island of St. John, in the heart of the United States Virgin Islands. Nestled within the lush island greenery of the Virgin Islands National Park, this 170-acre resort boasts secluded beaches overlooking the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Caneel Bay also features extensive water sports, nature tours, fitness center, 11 tennis courts, one swimming pool, children's program (Turtle Town), gift shop, activities center, three restaurants/two bars (Caneel Beach, Beach Terrace Dining Room, Turtle Bay Estate House, Sugar Mill Restaurant, Caneel Bay Bar, the Verandah at the Turtle Bay Estate House).
Circling the peninsula, Caneel Bay features 7 secluded beaches: Honeymoon Beach, Little Caneel Beach, Caneel Beach, Scott Beach, Paradise Beach, Turtle Bay Beach, and Hawk's Nest Beach.
- Babysitting Services ($)
- Bars (2)
- Beach
- Boat Rentals ($)
- Car Rental ($)
- Children's Activities
- Entertainment (nightly)
- Excursions ($)
- Fishing ($)
- Kayaks
- Laundry Service ($)
- Massage Services ($)
- Pool
- Restaurants (3)
- Scuba Diving ($)
- Shops
- Snorkeling
- Sunfish Sailboats
- Tour Desk ($)
- Trails (hiking)
- Windsurfing
These features and/or activities are all available at an additional charge ($):
• Yachting excursions
• Beach barbecue cruise
• Sunset cocktail cruise
• Guided snorkeling tours
• Day trip to Little Dix Bay
• Boat charters
• Self-drive powerboat rentals
• Jeep rentals
• Scuba diving & instruction
• St. John Island Tour
• Fishing charters
• Children's Program (Turtle Town)
• Ecotour Adventure ($) Denotes a fee may be charged. Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.
Arrival/Departure Time:
• Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 11:00 am
Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.
Children Policy:
• Children of all ages are welcome year round at Caneel Bay. For guests wishing to enjoy serene relaxation, 2 of Caneel Bay's quietest beaches, Scott and Paradise, and their respective rooms are reserved exclusively for guests 12 years and older except during the traditional holiday periods (Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter).
• One child under 16 years of age is complimentary in their parent's room (European Plan, room only).
Maximum Occupancy:
• Courtside - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
• Gardenview - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
• Oceanview - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
• Beachfront - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
• Premium Oceanview - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Premium Beachfront - 3 adults.**
Bedding is your choice of 1 king size bed or 2 twin beds. Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
Important Notation Regarding the Premium Beachfront Accommodations:
• (**) For most of the year the maximum occupancy in this category is 3 adults only.
• Children are NOT allowed in this category except for certain dates (as provided by the resort). During these times the maximum occupancy is 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child. Please see the exception dates listed below (when children are permitted).
Exception dates 2011-2012:
• 11/17/11-11/27/11 -12/16/11-01/03/12 -03/29/12-04/08/12 -11/16/12-11/21/12
Please note: these exception dates are subject to change and more may be added as they are provided.
Courtside, Located near the tennis courts & fitness center, these rooms offer views of lush tropical greenery and are a short walk to the beach.
Gardenview, Pleasantly scattered throughout the resort, these ground level rooms are surrounded by Caneel's tropical foliage and are just a short stroll to the beach.
Oceanview, These rooms, near the water's edge, offer panoramic patio or balcony views of the beach and sea.
Beachfront, Located directly on the pristine sands of Caneel's beaches, these rooms feature spacious balconies or patios.
Premium Oceanview(*), Located in the Cottage Point area of the resort, these rooms are perched along the shoreline with unobstructed views of the sea.
Premium Beachfront(*), Offering the utmost in privacy, these beachfront rooms are located in single-level units and feature balconies that open directly onto the finest of Caneel's beaches.
Please Note:
• For the majority of the year, this category DOES NOT accept children (there are a few dates that are exceptions to this rule). Please see the information listed under the maximum occupancy section for further details.
Within Caneel Bay's unspoiled landscape are 166 unique guestrooms, and cottages that natural woods and native stone to reflect the island's abundant beauty. Hand- crafted furniture, richly woven fabrics, plush reading chairs, commissioned artwork and tiled bathrooms impart an air of the exotic. Accenting each guest room and cottage are louvered walls, open picture windows, and ceiling fans that take advantage of St. John's renowned trade winds. Additionally, all rooms have patios or Balconies offering spectacular views of the beaches and gardens.
(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.
All accommodations include: hairdryer, safe (in accommodation), umbrella, alarm clock, slippers, sitting area, bathrobes, ironing board and iron.
Refrigerator fully stocked refrigerator/mini-bar
Miscellaneous Amenities There are no telephones or televisions in the individual guestrooms.
Air Conditioning individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fan.
Bathtub Most rooms are not equipped with bathtubs.
Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
Caneel Bay Bar, Centrally located on property within easy access of the majority of the guest accommodations along a flower-strewn path.
• Light fare offered from 11:00am-9:00pm closing. Live music each evening invites guests to relax, unwind and mingle.
The Caneel Beach Terrace, Sumptuous lunch buffets are available at the Caneel Bay Beach Terrace. This open-air dining room located just a few steps from the Caneel Bay shoreline, is also a popular spot for the weekly Grand Buffet. All meals feature the finest cuisine prepared with health and fitness in mind.
The Equator, At the Equator, every evening is celebrated with passionate flair. Within the dramatic stone and coral ruins of this enchanted 18th-century sugar mill, you'll enjoy an intriguing menu of eclectic cuisine while a glorious paprika sun sets over the water. This restaurant overlooks all of Caneel Bay with the dramatic lights of St. Thomas in the distance. Its specialty menu features fresh seafood and quality meats prepared with classic and Caribbean flair.
The Wine Room, The new Wine Room at Turtle Bay, located within the walls of a 17th-century plantation house, seats up to 12 for private or group dinners. A prix-fixed, seven- course menu is offered with each course carefully selected to highlight top selections from Caneel's wine collection. The wine list offers 265 selections to complement wine tasting and pairing dinners. The Caribbean's only fully operational, temperature-controlled wine room boasts three large glass-enclosed display cabinets filled with over 1,000 bottles of wine and walls lined with Caneel's collection of magnums and double-magnums. Open for dinner seven nights a week in winter and four nights in fall, spring and summer.
Turtle Bay Estate House, Succumb to the charms of the Caribbean moon while enjoying an evening of romantic dining at Caneel's most elegant restaurant, Turtle Bay Estate House. Perched high on a panoramic peninsula, Turtle Bay offers an inspired menu of classical and creative American cuisine served against a backdrop of ethereal beauty. Begin with cocktails in the cozy surroundings of the verandah. Then, savor a candlelit feast in the beautifully appointed dining room. Breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in high season at Turtle Bay. Seating capacity: 132. Afternoon tea and evening cocktails are served on the verandah overlooking the channel and affords picturesque views of neighboring islands and passing yachts on the horizon.
Caneel Bay Dress Code:
• Gentlemen are asked to wear collared shirts, slacks, and closed-in shoes after sunset when dining at Turtle Bay Estate House during the winter (jackets are customary during this season, but not required). Ladies will feel comfortable in evening resort attire. During spring, summer, and fall, dress Bermuda shorts and closed-in shoes or dress sandals are acceptable for gentleman dining at the Equator or Caneel Beach Terrace. Slacks are required at Turtle Bay Estate House. Throughout the year, guests should wear a shirt, wrap or cover-up over bathing suits in select public places during the day.
Additional Dining Information:
• Restaurants are open on a rotation basis depending upon occupancy.
• The Caneel Bay Bar is open every day for lunch and dinner.
• Lunch is typically served in either the Caneel Beach Terrace or the Turtle Bay Estate House, or both, depending upon the season.
• For dinner, 1-3 restaurants are open depending upon the season.
• Restaurant openings will rotate nightly to give guests a variety during their stay.
ALLURE PACKAGE 2011-2012
Booking Dates: 10/05/2010 - 12/20/2012 Travel Dates: 01/03/2011 - 12/16/2011 01/03/2012 - 12/20/2012
Package Inclusions:
• Accommodations
• Full breakfast and dinner daily (including gratuities)
• Welcome bottle of champagne
• An hors d'oeuvres picnic (including gratuities)
• Full body massage for two people (including gratuities)
• Starlight dinner
• Kayak, hike & snorkel adventure
• Half day sail
• Sunset cocktail cruise
• Art class
• Roundtrip airport transfers
Package Minimum Stay: 7 nights
Please Note:
• Extra adults and children are at an additional cost.
BED & BREAKFAST 2012
Booking Dates: 06/03/2011 - 12/20/2012 Travel Dates: 01/03/2012 - 12/20/2012
Package Inclusions:
• Accommodations
• Full breakfast two people
Please Note:
• Valid categories: All.
SIMPLY CANEEL PACKAGE 2011-2012
Booking Dates: 10/05/2010 - 12/20/2012 Travel Dates: 01/03/2011 - 12/16/2011 01/03/2012 - 12/20/2012
Package Inclusions:
• Accommodations
• Full breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
• Roundtrip airport transfers
Package Minimum Stay: 3 nights
Please Note:
• Guests can create a unique Island Hopper nightly package with a transfer to Little Dix Bay on Wednesdays**. Combine the Simply packages for a two-island experience.
Information regarding transfers when combining the 2 Simply packages:
• (**) Transfer (one-way) on scheduled ferries between properties is included in the Simply Caneel/Simply Little Dix package rate.
• Guests must arrange to fly into one airport and out of the other.
• Transfers are not provided back to the airport of arrival.
• Ferry schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
Package inclusions are subject to change.
Modified American Plan - MAP Breakfast & Dinner
Full American Plan - FAP Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Please Note:
• The above meal plans are priced per person and do not include gratuities.
• Hot and iced tea and coffee are included in the meal plans, while bottled water, soft drinks, juice, and alcoholic beverages are not included.
• Lunch and dinner include a choice of appetizer, salad or soup and one entre and one dessert.
• Unused meals cannot be redeemed or exchanged for cash or credit.
• Please specify when making a reservation, and on the voucher, which meal plan the guests will be purchasing.
• Infants four years of age and under are complimentary if their parents are on a meal plan.
• If the parents are not on a meal plan, then children may order off of the children's menu at the published prices, or receive a child's portion (when available) from the adult menu at 50% off of the published prices.
• Parents, children, and families traveling together must be on the same meal plan.
• Children under eight years of age are not permitted to dine in the Turtle Bay Estate House, unless it is the only dining room available at any meal period.
2012 Bonus Features Effective dates: 12/17/11-12/14/12
• Airport greeting
• Welcome bottle of private label rum and mixers
• Use of Sunfish sailboats, kayaks and snorkeling gear
• Use of Tennis Courts
• Weekly tennis round robins
• Use of Fitness Center
• Nightly movie presentations
• Rum tasting demonstration
• Early morning coffee & afternoon tea
• Twice daily housekeeping service
• Managing Director's cocktail reception
2011 Bonus Features Effective dates: 12/18/10-12/16/11
• Use of Tennis Courts
• Use of Fitness Center
• Airport greeting
• Welcome bottle of private label rum and mixers
• Use of Sunfish sailboats, kayaks and snorkeling gear
• Introductory scuba diving clinic
• Weekly tennis round robins
• Horticulture tour
• Underwater slide show
• Nightly movie presentations
• Rum tasting demonstration
• Early morning coffee & afternoon tea
• Twice daily housekeeping service
• Managing Director's cocktail reception
Ferry Schedule for Caneel Bay DEPART CANEEL BAY DEPART ST THOMAS 6:30am (to Nationial Park Dock) 7:30am (from Red Hook) 8:30am (to Charlotte Amalie) 9:30am (from Charlotte Amalie) 10:30am (to Nationial Park Dock) 11:00am (from Nationial Park Dock) 12:15pm (to Charlotte Amalie) 1:30pm (from Charlotte Amalie) 2:30pm (to Charlotte Amalie) 3:30pm (from Charlotte Amalie) 4:45pm (to Charlotte Amalie) 5:30pm (from Charlotte Amalie)
Please Note:
• For guests whose flights are delayed or arriving into St. Thomas (STT) later in the evening (i.e. after 4:30pm) or after the last ferry departs from St. Thomas to Caneel Bay at 5:30pm, the resort will arrange transportation for guests to get to the resort via a water taxi. This is a courtesy being offered to our guests by the resort.
Children's Program
• Please note, "Turtle Town," the children's program, is open year round. The program may close during very low periods of occupancy, but counselors will be on hand for individual sessions.
Resort Annual Closures:
• For 2011: Resort is closed 08/26/11-10/13/11.
• For 2012: Resort is closed 08/26/12-11/01/12.
General Information:
• Children under 8 years old are not permitted to dine in the Turtle Bay Estate House
Transfer Information 2011-2012:
• Transfers are at an additional cost per adult and per child (5-12 years old), children 4 years old and under are complimentary. This transfer fee includes a welcome in the airport lounge at Cyril B. King International Airport and escort by taxi to the regularly scheduled ferry for the thirty-five minute journey to Caneel Bay. The transfer fee also includes unlimited use of the ferry's scheduled crossings between St. Thomas and St. John throughout the guest's stay and return transfer to Cyril B. King International Airport upon departure.
Please Note:
• Transfers will be an incidental charge to the guest, payable upon departure. The inclusion of transfers must appear on the guest's voucher in order for it to be considered prepaid.
Exceptions to the Children's Policy:
• The following are the dates that children under 12 are permitted on Scott Beach, Paradise Beach and Cottage 7 accommodations:
2011
• Winter Holidays, 12/18/10-01/02/11
• Spring Holidays, 04/14/11-04/24/11
• Thanksgiving, 11/17/11-11/27/11
2012
• Winter Holidays, 12/16/11-01/03/12
• Spring Holidays, 03/29/12-04/08/12
• Thanksgiving, 11/16/12-11/24/12