Victor William Sewer Marine Facility
"The Creek"
Cruz Bay, St. John
The Victor William Sewer Marine Facility, commonly known as "The Creek," is situated in Cruz Bay, St. John. The dock measures 296 feet in length and has a draft of 10 feet. Previously, The Creek served as the cargo port for St. John. However, following the completion of a new cargo facility at Enighed Pond in 2006, the Port Authority discontinued all cargo operations at this location. Currently, the Sewer Marine Facility is used for the berthing of passenger ferries, charters, and tenders. Additionally, all vessels that require federal inspection must utilize this facility.
Port Services Provided at this Port
Victor W. Sewer Marine Facility, Cruz Bay
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Port of Entry Port Code: 5102
Location Address:
Victor W. Sewer Marine Facility
"The Creek"
Cruz Bay (St. John), Virgin Islands
St. John, VI 00830
Tel: (340) 776-6741
Fax: (340) 693-8740
Daily Office Hours:
10:00 am-5:30 pm (AST)
Parking
Free Two-Hour Parking
Overnight and reserved parking are not allowed at this facility.
A New and More Robust Customs Terminal in Cruz Bay
The Virgin Islands Port Authority has recently completed the construction of the new U.S. Customs and Border Protection terminal to replace the previous facility that was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017. The CBP terminal on St. John will provide Customs clearance for all foreign yachts, ferries, and private vessels entering the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Unlike the previous structure, which was a modular trailer, this new facility and its roof are solid concrete. Building this sturdier facility will help St. John resume critical marine operations faster in the event of another storm. The new terminal was built by Lemartec, Inc. as part of VIPA’s 2017 Hurricane Restoration Program and cost $1.9 million. Construction was completed in December and the interior build-out was recently completed by CBP. The new terminal was officially opened for public use in March 2021.
Victor William Sewer
Captain Victor William Sewer was born in St. John on November 21, 1919. In the 1950s, he joined the Merchant Marines and learned to operate motorboats. After returning to St. John, he became a captain for St. John Development Corp in 1956, where he operated motor vessels to provide guided tours for visitors.
In 1964, Captain Sewer partnered with Captain Loredon Boynes to establish the first regular boat service between Cruz Bay, St. John, and Red Hook, St. Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, using the M/V Jolly Roger. He also initiated the first ferry service between St. John and the British Virgin Islands.
Later, he became the first harbormaster (marine manager) for the Virgin Islands Port Authority. Captain Sewer passed away in 1995. In June 2008, the Creek in Cruz Bay, St. John, was renamed in his honor by the Virgin Islands Legislature via Act 7008.
