Caneel Bay Resort, St. Thomas - St. John 
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Caneel Bay is an exclusive resort located on the remote island of St. John, in the heart of the United States Virgin Islands. Nestled within the lush island greenery of the Virgin Islands National Par... |
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HOTEL INFORMATION |
CANEEL BAY
P.O. Box 720
St. John, USVI 00831-0720
Distance from Hotel to Airport (by taxi and ferry)., 40 minutes.
Passengers are taken from St. Thomas airport by taxi to
Charlotte Amalie Harbor, where a Caneel Bay ferry takes
them directly to the resort.
Caneel Bay is an exclusive resort located on the remote
island of St. John, in the heart of the United States Virgin
Islands. Nestled within the lush island greenery of the
Virgin Islands National Park, this 170-acre resort boasts
7 secluded beaches overlooking the turquoise waters of the
Caribbean Sea. Caneel Bay features extensive water sports,
nature tours, fitness center, 11 tennis courts, one swimming
pool, children's program (Turtle Town), Self Center (meditation,
yoga, breathing and imagery), gift shop, activities center,
three restaurants/two bars (Caneel Beach, Beach Terrace
Dining Room, Turtle Bay Estate House, Equator Restaurant,
Caneel Bay Bar, the Verandah at the Turtle Bay Estate
House).
Circling the peninsula, Caneel Bay features 7 secluded
beaches: Honeymoon Beach, Little Caneel Beach, Caneel
Beach, Scott Beach, Paradise Beach, Turtle Bay Beach,
and Hawk's Nest Beach.
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HOTEL AMENITIES |
Boat Rentals ($) Massage Services ($)
Entertainment (nightly) Tour Desk ($)
Kayaks Pool
Babysitting Services ($) Car Rental ($)
Snorkeling ($) Excursions
Trails (hiking) Laundry Service ($)
Scuba Diving Beach
Children's Activities Sunfish Sailboats
Fishing Windsurfing ($)
Shops Restaurants (3)
Bars (2)
($) Denotes a fee may be charged.
Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above
may have an additional fee associated with them.
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ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES AND DESCRIPTIONS |
Arrival/Departure Time:
Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 11:00 am
Early check-in and late checkout on
request, and subject to availability.
Children Policy:
Children of all ages are welcome year round at Caneel
Bay. For guests wishing to enjoy serene relaxation,
2 of Caneel Bay's quietest beaches, Scott and Paradise,
and their respective rooms are reserved exclusively for
guests 12 years and older except during the traditional
holiday periods (Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter).
Maximum Occupancy:
Courtside - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Gardenview - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Oceanview - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Beachfront - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Premium Oceanview - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Premium Beachfront - 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Bedding is your choice of 1 king size bed or 2 twin
beds. Specific bedding and/or special requests are
fulfilled based on availability and cannot always
be guaranteed.
Courtside(*), Located near the tennis courts &;
fitness center, these rooms offer views of lush
tropical greenery and are a short walk to the beach.
Gardenview, Pleasantly scattered throughout the
resort, these ground level rooms are surrounded
by Caneel's tropical foliage and are just a short
stroll to the beach.
Oceanview, These rooms, near the water's edge,
offer panoramic patio or balcony views of the
beach and sea.
Beachfront, Located directly on the pristine sands
of Caneel's beaches, these rooms feature spacious
balconies or patios.
Premium Oceanview(*), Located in the Cottage Point
area of the resort, these rooms are perched along the
shoreline with unobstructed views of the sea.
Premium Beachfront(*), Offering the utmost in privacy,
these beachfront rooms are located in single-level
units and feature balconies that open directly onto
the finest of Caneel's beaches.
Within Caneel Bay's unspoiled landscape are 166 unique
guestrooms, and cottages that natural woods and native
stone to reflect the island's abundant beauty. Hand-
crafted furniture, richly woven fabrics, plush reading
chairs, commissioned artwork and tiled bathrooms impart
an air of the exotic. Accenting each guest room and
cottage are louvered walls, open picture windows, and
ceiling fans that take advantage of St. John's renowned
trade winds. Additionally, all rooms have patios or
Balconies offering spectacular views of the beaches and
gardens.
(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.
All accommodations include: iron, sitting area, bathrobes, umbrella,
slippers, hairdryer, safe (in accommodation) and ironing board.
Refrigerator
fully stocked refrigerator/mini-bar
Miscellaneous Amenities
There are no telephones or televisions in
the individual guestrooms.
Air Conditioning
individually controlled air conditioning
and ceiling fan.
Bathtub
Most rooms are not equipped with bathtubs.
Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled
based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE OUTLETS |
Caneel Bay Bar, Centrally located on property within easy access
of the majority of the guest accommodations along a flower-strewn path.
Light fare offered from 11:00am-9:00pm closing. Live music each evening
invites guests to relax, unwind and mingle.
The Caneel Beach Terrace, Sumptuous lunch buffets are available
at the Caneel Bay Beach Terrace. This open-air dining room located just
a few steps from the Caneel Bay shoreline, is also a popular spot for
the weekly Grand Buffet. All meals feature the finest cuisine prepared
with health and fitness in mind.
The Equator, At the Equator, every evening is celebrated with
passionate flair. Within the dramatic stone and coral ruins of this
enchanted 18th-century sugar mill, you'll enjoy an intriguing menu of
eclectic cuisine while a glorious paprika sun sets over the water. This
restaurant overlooks all of Caneel Bay with the dramatic lights of St.
Thomas in the distance. Its specialty menu features fresh seafood and
quality meats prepared with classic and Caribbean flair.
The Wine Room, The new Wine Room at Turtle Bay, located within
the walls of a 17th-century plantation house, seats up to 12 for private
or group dinners. A prix-fixed, seven- course menu is offered with each
course carefully selected to highlight top selections from Caneel's wine
collection. The wine list offers 265 selections to complement wine
tasting and pairing dinners. The Caribbean's only fully operational,
temperature-controlled wine room boasts three large glass-enclosed
display cabinets filled with over 1,000 bottles of wine and walls lined
with Caneel's collection of magnums and double-magnums. Open for dinner
seven nights a week in winter and four nights in fall, spring and
summer.
Turtle Bay Estate House, Succumb to the charms of the Caribbean
moon while enjoying an evening of romantic dining at Caneel's most
elegant restaurant, Turtle Bay Estate House. Perched high on a panoramic
peninsula, Turtle Bay offers an inspired menu of classical and creative
American cuisine served against a backdrop of ethereal beauty. Begin
with cocktails in the cozy surroundings of the verandah. Then, savor a
candlelit feast in the beautifully appointed dining room. Breakfast and
lunch buffets are also served in high season at Turtle Bay. Seating
capacity: 132. Afternoon tea and evening cocktails are served on the
verandah overlooking the channel and affords picturesque views of
neighboring islands and passing yachts on the horizon.
Caneel Bay Dress Code:
Gentlemen are asked to wear collared shirts, slacks,
and closed-in shoes after sunset when dining at Turtle
Bay Estate House during the winter (jackets are customary
during this season, but not required). Ladies will feel
comfortable in evening resort attire. During spring, summer,
and fall, dress Bermuda shorts and closed-in shoes or dress
sandals are acceptable for gentleman dining at the Equator
or Caneel Beach Terrace. Slacks are required at Turtle Bay
Estate House. Throughout the year, guests should wear a
shirt, wrap or cover-up over bathing suits in select public
places during the day.
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SPECIALTY PACKAGE (INSPIRE) |
INSPIRE PACKAGE
Booking Dates: 01/03/2008 - 12/18/2008
Package Inclusions:
-Watercolor lessons
-Half day sail
-Aromatherapy welcome gift
-Full breakfast and dinner daily
-Sunset cruise
-Roundtrip airport transfers
-Private champagne and hors d'oeuvres picnic
Package Minimum Stay: 4
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SPECIALTY PACKAGE (ALLURE) |
ALLURE PACKAGE
Booking Dates: 01/03/2008 - 12/18/2008
Package Inclusions:
-Couples massage
-One-day jeep rental
-A five-course, private, starlight dinner
-Round trip airport transfers
-Choice of Self Center group session
(meditation, yoga, Pilates, etc)
-Half day sail
-Full breakfast and dinner daily
-Private champagne and hors d'oeuvres picnic
-Half day kayak, hike and snorkel adventure
-Champagne upon arrival
-Sunset cocktail cruise
Package Minimum Stay: 7
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SPECIALTY PACKAGE (ALL INCLUSIVE) |
ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE 2008
September Package Fully Inclusive Package for 2008
Travel Dates: 09/02/2008 - 10/03/2008
Package Inclusions:
-Poured beverages and wine with the meal
-Gratuities on food and beverage charges
-Full American Plan (Buffet Breakfast, Lunch &; Dinner)
-Complimentary afternoon tea
-Round trip transfers from/to the airport
-Use of fitness center and non-motorized water-sports
Please Note:
-Rates include 8% USVI accommodations tax and
10% service charge
-Supplements apply for room service.
-Children's policy for AI Package:
>Child under 2 years old (sharing) is free
of charge
>Child 5-12 years old (sharing) pay children's
rate
>Child over 12 years old is charged as an adult
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SPECIALTY PACKAGE (ESCAPE) |
ESCAPE TO FAMILY PACKAGE
Booking Dates: 01/03/2008 - 12/18/2008
Package Inclusions:
-A Caneel Kids beach kit
-Accommodation in two guestrooms (based 1
or 2 adults in the 1st room and a maximum
of 3 children under the age of 16 in the
2nd room. Adjoining and connecting rooms
are limited and subject to availability)
-Half day kayak, hike and snorkel adventure
-Roundtrip airport transfers
-Unlimited daily children's programs at
Turtle Town (excluding any children's
program including a food element)
-Use of non-motorized watersports
-Sunset cocktail cruise
Please Note:
-The Escape to Family package is a 7-night
package and includes two guestrooms
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SPECIALTY PACKAGE (SIMPLY) |
SIMPLY CANEEL PACKAGE
Daily package for two includes:
Create a unique 'Island Hopper' nightly package
with a transfer to Little Dix Bay on Wednesdays**.
Combine the 'Simply' packages for a two-island
experience.
**Transfer (one-way) on scheduled ferries between
properties is included in the Simply Caneel/Simply
Little Dix package rate. Guests must arrange to
fly into one airport and out of the other. Transfers
are not provided back to the airport of arrival.
Booking Dates: 01/03/2008 - 12/18/2008
Package Inclusions:
-Full breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
-Roundtrip airport transfers
Please Note:
-Passengers only need to be booked on the Simply
Package at one of the hotels (either VIJ/BIT or
STT/CBR) in order to qualify for the ferry
transfer between hotels
-Ferry schedule is subject to change without prior
notice.
Package inclusions are subject to change.
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BONUS FEATURES |
--Airport greeting
-Welcome bottle of private label
rum and mixers
-Use of Sunfish sailboats, kayaks
and snorkeling gear
-Introductory scuba diving clinic
-Use of tennis courts
-Weekly tennis round robins
-Use of fitness center
-Horticulture tour
-Underwater slide show
-Nightly movie presentations
-Rum tasting demonstration
-Early morning coffee and afternoon tea
-Twice daily housekeeping service
-Managing Director's cocktail reception
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MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION |
Transfer Information for 2008
Transfers are at an additional cost per person. The
transfer fee includes a welcome in the airport lounge
at Cyril B. King International Airport and escort by
taxi to the regularly scheduled ferry for the thirty-five
minute journey to Caneel Bay. The transfer fee also
includes unlimited use of the ferry's scheduled crossings
between St. thomas and St. John throughout the guest's
stay and return transfer to the airport upon departure.
Children's Program
Please note, 'Turtle Town,' the children's program, is
open year round. The program may close during very low
periods of occupancy, but counselors will be on hand
for individual sessions.
Ferry Schedule for Caneel Bay
DEPART CANEEL BAY DEPART ST THOMAS
6:30am (to Nationial Park Dock) 7:30am (from Red Hook)
8:30am (to Charlotte Amalie) 9:30am (from Charlotte Amalie)
10:30am (to Nationial Park Dock) 11:00am (from Nationial Park Dock)
12:15pm (to Charlotte Amalie) 1:30pm (from Charlotte Amalie)
2:30pm (to Charlotte Amalie) 3:30pm (from Charlotte Amalie)
4:45pm (to Charlotte Amalie) 5:30pm (from Charlotte Amalie)
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MINIMUM NIGHT STAY REQUIREMENTS |
2008
12/22/07-01/03/08,10-night minimum stay required.
02/16/08-02/25/08, 5-night minimum stay required.
03/15/08-03/23/08, 5-night minimum stay required.
05/25/08-05/28/08, 3-night minimum stay required.
06/29/08-07/05/08, 3-night minimum stay required.
11/25/08-11/30/08, 4-night minimum stay required.
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CANCELLATION FEES |
2008
12/18/07-01/02/08, After 10/01/07, 5 night penalty.
01/03/08-03/31/08, within 28 days, 3 night penalty.
04/01/08-12/18/08, within 14 days, 3 night penalty.
For all no shows, guests will be charged according
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