Going to Magens Bay Beach and want to stop at Drake's Seat

[smting]

We are going on the NCL Gem tomorrow and it is my first visit to St. Thomas. I know there are other beaches that might be better, but we really want to see Magens Bay beach. Do the shared safari van taxis bring you on a mini-tour before bringing you there? I can't imagine I could ask them to do a detour to bring us there, stop for 10 min to take pix, and then go to the beach with a dozen other people in the van. Are there other options? Private taxis?

 

Alternatively, the ship's excursion to of Magen's Bay Beach Getaway says "Enjoy a scenic ride to breathtaking Drakes Seat". Does it stop and you get out for a few minutes?

 

I prefer to go on my own because I want to go to the beach early to beat the crowds. 3 ships in port on Thursday when we get there.

 

Thanks!

[jimf41]

Drake's seat is just about on the way to Magens Bay. Not only will any tour or taxi stop there but you'll probably have to fight for a parking spot. It's basically a scenic overlook of Magens Bay. Definitely worth the look and photo op if you're going to Magens.