Check to see if there s a supervised resort course dive for beginners. Your ship may offer one, too. At Trunk Bay you can also try Snuba, a cross between snorkeling and scuba. Most of the restaurants in Cruz Bay are small cafes that serve sandwiches, salads and seafood. But dining on St. John isn t cheap, either, because most everything is imported.
Many restaurants are open only for dinner.
Pusser s serves West Indian food as well as burgers on a patio overlooking Cruz Bay. The restaurant is also known for its rum drink, the Painkiller, which is served in tin mugs. The nearby Lime Inn is a favorite with locals and St. Thomians over for the evening. It s a great place to people watch and graze on salads and sandwiches. For a quick sandwich overlooking the water, stop by the Stingray Deli and take your order out to the deck.