VIPA Issues Reminder Regarding Security, Berthing, and Parking at its Seaports in Red Hook and Cruz Bay for the St. John Celebration Festivities

The St. John Celebration 2025 Village opened on Sunday, June 29, in Cruz Bay. The Virgin Islands Port Authority encourages the community to remember these guidelines to make this Celebration season safe and enjoyable for everyone:

SECURITY: Safety measures will be increased at VIPA’s seaports, specifically in Red Hook, St. Thomas, and Cruz Bay, St. John. Travelers should anticipate encountering Port Police and other law enforcement officers conducting security screenings and searches. The St. John Carnival Committee has requested these measures to ensure a safe festival experience for the community and visitors.

BERTHING: Please adhere to the posted signs prohibiting vessel berthing at the Victor Sewer Marine Facility (the Creek) in Cruz Bay. Berthing space at this location is reserved for law enforcement vessels. Any privately owned boats found in these reserved spaces will be removed.

PARKING: Travelers to St. John may park in the Urman V. Fredericks Marine Terminal if space is available. Users will be charged the standard parking rates to exit the facility. The parking rates are posted in the garage and on VIPA’s website, www.viport.com/seaport-parking.