The ferry to St. John leaves from the Red Hook terminal every hour. About half hour taxi ride from STT unless it is rush hour.
Linbgerg Bay is usually pretty calm. There is a fair landing spot at the east end of Emerald Beach where they haul out the jet skis.

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