What time do they get in? How many days and what's your itinerary? If they have afternoon flights then clear in at Cruz Bay and either pick them up in Red Hook or have them Ferry over. Customs is not a big deal and you don't have to clear out over here to go back to the BVI's.

As far as where to stay. Cruz Bay isn't really accessible in the big boat. You have to take a mooring at Lind Point/Caneel Bay and dinghy in. Not my favorite overnight but if your on a cat it's not a big deal. There is ferry traffic. Maho/Francis is my favorite beach and anchorage on the North Shore. Take some food to grill out and enjoy the turtles if you stay here.

As for the naysayers, St John is the nicest Island in the Virgins period. Nicer beaches, better boat access with abundant good moorings for $15 a night. The only thing really lacking is the beach bar scene, that's a trade off being mostly National Park.

Cruz bay is the nicest town in the Virgin's more good restaurants and bars than any other concentrated area in either side of the Virgins. Better shopping as well.

Two days sailing? I hope your sailing for a week or more not two days. Plenty to see and great places to sail on both sides of the chain.

Just a few shots to prove my point.

Friday Beach Picture by captainjay, on Flickr

[img]https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2517/3807773912_ebbdb1b84b_z.jpg?zz=1[/img]Sunset in Cruz Bay STJ by captainjay, on Flickr

[img]https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4010/4370290478_ed3b4dcbfd_z.jpg?zz=1[/img]Francis STJ by captainjay, on Flickr

[img]https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2380/2497168445_525a01c5c5_z.jpg?zz=1[/img]Friday beach pic by captainjay, on Flickr

IMG_1330 by captainjay, on Flickr
Friday Beach Pic by captainjay, on Flickr