HOTEL INFORMATION
 Maho Bay Camps
St. John, US Virgin Islands

The roomy tent-cottages are nearly hidden by lush foliage providing privacy. Translucent fabric on wood frames, screened windows and open air terraces take advantage of the cooling Virgin Islands trade winds. Many units have beautiful hillside views of the turquoise Caribbean waters, near by islands and spectacular sunsets.

Each has a separate sleeping area with comfortable twin beds. An extra mattress is behind the sleeping-couch in the living area. Bed linens, blankets, towels, cooking and eating utensils are all provided, including propane stove and ice cooler. Every tent-cottage has its own private deck, electric outlets, lights and fans. Barbecue areas and fresh water are available along the walkways.

Click on the buttons to navigate this page

or call Phone

ACCOMMODATIONS

The roomy tent-cottages are nearly hidden by lush foliage providing privacy. Translucent fabric on wood frames, screened windows and open air terraces take advantage of the cooling Virgin Islands trade winds. Many units have beautiful hillside views of the turquoise Caribbean waters, near by islands and spectacular sunsets.

 

Each has a separate sleeping area with comfortable twin beds. An extra mattress is behind the sleeping-couch in the living area. Bed linens, blankets, towels, cooking and eating utensils are all provided, including propane stove and ice cooler. Every tent-cottage has its own private deck, electric outlets, lights and fans. Barbecue areas and fresh water are available along the walkways.

call Phone

DINING

The outdoor restaurant on one of the two large pavilions, serves breakfast and dinner every day with a variety of healthful meals, including at least one vegetarian entree. The dining area has one of the Virgin Islands' most unforgettable views, especially at sunset.

call Phone

AMENITIES

Our secluded white sand beach and year-round tropical climate offer a variety of popular water sports (with expert instruction available) including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Massage, yoga, National Park presentations, weddings, live music and other activities are available. Glassblowing demonstrations are one of our most popular activities with mesmerized guests watching beautiful glasswork being made from crushed bottles in our Trash to Treasure Art Center.

The immediate area around Maho Bay Camps has beautiful hiking trails including walks to historic plantation ruins. The town of Cruz Bay offers active night life within half an hour via local taxi service.

call Phone

BONUS FEATURES

Conveniently located bathhouses are equipped with modern, low-flush toilets and pull-chain showers connected to a recycling system which irrigates the surrounding vegetation.

The Maho Bay store is stocked with frozen foods, some produce, canned goods, breads, dairy, juices, soft drinks, beer, wine, and various sundries and boutique items such as sunscreen, insect repellent, recycled paper products, etc.

The gift shop features high quality crafts made by local artists as well as works in glass and aluminum made from recycled material created at our own workshops.

Our free "help-yourself" center where departing guests leave books, sunscreen, staples and other items is a convenient recycling center for newcomers.

SCUBA DIVING

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned diver, Maho Bay's Water Sports Center provides scuba diving programs, which have been carefully prepared for the safest possible enjoyment of scuba diving Caribbean waters. The activities desk at Maho Bay Camps can make all the arrangements for your ultimate scuba diving experience in some of the most beautiful waters surrounding St. John or other destinations in the area.

The Maho Bay Water Sports Center, just a few feet from the beautiful, secluded beach at Maho Bay Camps, is a full-service, PADI certified dive shop, with a complete selection of programs for beginners or certified divers. We also rent kayaks, small sailboats, windsurfing gear, beach chairs, floatation mats and sell or rent snorkeling equipment. Experts provide instructions to maximize fun and safety. Fish and coral charts and guides help to enhance the underwater experiences.

Two or three times a week, scuba divers can join our PADI certified scuba instructor on an excursion to a "virgin reef" or wreck dive to the General Rogers, a 120' long Coast Guard buoy tender which is almost completely encrusted. At a depth of 60' - 80', this dive requires an intermediate skill level.

One, or two-tank dives, are available. An introductory "resort" dive is provided for rusty or beginning scuba divers and after completion, divers can join other dives or go on to full certification. Night dives are especially enchanting in these beautiful Caribbean waters and require special arrangements.

Certified dive masters supervise all scuba diving and Coast Guard licensed captains operate all boats. Snorkelers are welcome to go along for a nominal fee.
Scuba dives range in price from $50 to $225. All scuba dives include tanks and regulators. Divers may use their own fins, masks and snorkels. Equipment can also be rented at the beach.

If you're just beginning, you can learn to scuba dive among some of the most spectacular coral reefs in the Caribbean. Certified and experienced scuba divers will find ample challenge on any of Maho Bay Water Sports' morning, afternoon dives.

The U.S. Virgin Islands has once again ranked very high in Rodale's Scuba Diving magazine's "Readers Rate" top 100 poll. The top 100 poll ranks the top destinations in the world, according to a variety of water sports related categories. The poll was conducted throughout the year via the magazine's Web site and mail-in cards.

Most of St. John is within the protected area of the US Virgin Islands National Park. Scuba diving Caribbean adventures in these glorious surroundings has a special bonus; Maho Bay's pioneering efforts to preserve the natural environment of St. John has drastically reduced soil erosion and runoff by encouraging growth of protective flora. This has helped to protect precious coral and promote bio-diversity. Our guests enjoy many scuba diving Caribbean treasures that might have otherwise disappeared. We are especially proud of our guests who help us by respecting these rare and beautiful sites.

Scuba Diving Rates:
10% discount if you have your own equipment

$ 50 1 tank dive (to outlying reefs)
$ 70 Discover Scuba Diving (for novices)
$ 75 2 tank dive (for certified divers)
$ 85 Wreck or Reef Dives (2 tank)
$350 Full PADI Certification
$235 4 dives (Referral Check-out dives)
$ 25 Snorkelers (half day)
$ 35 Snorkelers (full day)

Children's rates are available for snorkeling

  


or call Phone