10/15/2026
🌴🚙 TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE — A LITTLE INSIDER TIP FOR YOUR ST. JOHN ADVENTURE! 🚙🌴
Sometimes it’s the little things our guests tell us that remind us just how important our job as your island hosts really is! ❤️
We recently had some wonderful guests check out of Two Tickets to Paradise Cottage, and during our conversation, they mentioned a few things they wished they had known BEFORE taking the car barge over to St. John for the day.
And we thought… you know what? These are exactly the kinds of things we should be sharing with our future guests!
So, let’s talk about taking your Jeep over to beautiful St. John! 🏝️
🚙 TIP #1 — BRING SOME CASH!
The car barge is approximately $80 round-trip, plus a small port fee. We recommend bringing cash, although payment options may vary by operator.
🎟️ TIP #2 — DON’T LOSE THAT RECEIPT!
If you purchase a round-trip ticket, hang on to it! You’ll need it for your return trip. And here’s something important: Your return ticket is valid with the SAME ferry company you traveled over with. Different barges operate on different schedules, so make sure you know which company you’re riding with!
⏰ TIP #3 — WATCH THE CLOCK!
Especially during peak season! St. John is a popular place, and those barges can get busy. Arrive early, check your return schedule, and give yourself plenty of time. You don’t want to be watching your ride back to St. Thomas sail away without you! 😂
📵 TIP #4 — YOUR PHONE MIGHT TAKE AN ISLAND VACATION TOO!
Cell service can be spotty in parts of St. John, especially when you’re exploring those beautiful winding roads.
Download an offline map or screenshot your directions before heading out.
And here’s a little something we’ve already taken care of for you at Two Tickets to Paradise…
🗺️ WE PUT A LAMINATED ST. JOHN MAP RIGHT IN YOUR JEEP!
That’s right! Your little Black Dog Jeep comes with its very own map of St. John, just in case your phone decides to stop cooperating!
❤️ AND HERE’S THE MOST IMPORTANT TIP OF ALL… USE YOUR HOSTS!
Steve and I live here. We love these islands, and we love sharing what we’ve learned with our guests.
Planning a day on St. John? Ask us!
Looking for a quiet beach, a great little lunch spot, a scenic drive, or somewhere to enjoy a cold drink with an incredible view? Ask us!
Wondering how something works before you head out on your adventure? PLEASE ASK US!
We don’t want you spending your vacation figuring out things we could have helped you with before you left the cottage.
At Two Tickets to Paradise, we’re not just handing you the keys and wishing you luck. We’re here to help you experience the islands we love so much. 🌺
Sometimes it’s the smallest details that make the biggest difference in your vacation.
And sometimes it’s our wonderful guests who remind us of that. ❤️
🌴 Two Tickets to Paradise Cottage
Your home away from home on St. Thomas, USVI.
🌐 www.twotickets.vi
Have you taken the car barge to St. John? What is ONE thing you wish you’d known before your first trip? Share your tips below! 👇