Water Island, United States Virgin Islands
Water Island does not have an airport but is located just a half-mile off the south side of St. Thomas and is connected to St. Thomas by regular ferry service.
Water Island does not have taxis, public buses, gas stations, hotels, rental cars, a main town... it is a residential island that offers true peace and quiet as only a small island could offer. Vacation rentals are available for weekly stays on the island. Many of the rentals come with transportation; either a car or a golf cart.
Day trips between St. Thomas and Water Island are easy, fun and inexpensive. It is a great option for cruise ship passengers and visitors on St. Thomas. The ferry between the two islands has a regular schedule. Come over, hike around or take a bike tour, have lunch, spend some time at the beach and then head back. Or come over for dinner! Start planning your vacation or day trip to Water Island; use the navigation on the left side of this page to access great information about the island. |  Sponsor
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Water Island, the most recent addition to the USVI, offers you a unique,
informal and private vacation. This little bit of paradise,
491.5 acres, is largely undeveloped
and un-commercialized. It offers visitors a superb opportunity to relax away
from everything and enjoy a restful vacation. 
The island is not crowded, population 161
(2000 Census), and is often referred to by residents
and visitors as the "last
Virgin". A vacation on Water Island might comprise of
restful days at the 
A small
neighborhood grocery store/deli is available for getting
lunch/dinner and for shopping. The store offers a provision
service which on-island visitors can use to order their groceries
for delivery to their vacation rental. 
