Emerald Beach vs. Morningstar

[LindaCt]

Which beach is nicer? Any offer snorkling? Do they rent equipment? Can you walk to either from Crowne Harbor? How far from Beach back to shopping area? What time are shops oprn during Day? Does one need to take taxi from either beach to shopping area? Does one need to take taxi from shopping area back to boat? Thanks

[gfd_2]

A one-way taxi ride from the pier to Emerald Beach was 4 dollars US per person. At the beach we were asked to pay 19 dollars US for 2 chairs and an umbrella.

 

Its a great beach, very clean and wasn't crowded. Nice bar and restaurant to the left side of the beach. We didn't go to far down the right side. DW and I don't recall seeing anyone renting snorkeling gear but there might have been someone far down on the right side of the beach.

 

There's a taxi stand at the beach so it wasn't a problem getting a ride back to down town Charlotte or to the pier. You don't have to take a taxi but I'd recommend it - it would be like walking a couple of miles down a 2 lane highway to get to downtown.

 

The 3 times we've been there the ship has left before the stores downtown or in the mall have closed.

[owsaw]

Rented a Jeep and visited many beaches that day. Only two ships were in port that day so none were crowded…Morningstar Beach, the closest to the pier, is a small but pretty. There’s no walk the beach opportunity but it’s still attractive...Coki Beach was in a little-rough-around-the-edges neighborhood, this combined with the gauntlet we faced driving up to the beach took us back a little. People flocked to us, "need parking? want to buy this or that? where are you going? what do you need?" Parking was not clearly visible, so rather than engage the masses we departed. Beach unseen...Sapphire Beach was beautiful! The view of the bay and islands, framed by palm trees and stunning water color was a real wow-factor. A nice sandy beach, it’s long but real narrow...Magens Bay is without a doubt one beautiful, scenic beach but I don't see this as one of the best in the world or in the Caribbean. We walked this beach and it's a good walk. The views, both natural and man-made, are attractive. The left side of the beach is the place to spread your blanket. I can easily imagine both the facilities and the beach being 'hectic' during busy times. All in all, it's Magens Beach! It really should be visited...Caught some sun and went swimming on Emerald Beach. Loved it! Close to town, nice sand, clear water, palm trees and an impressive view (enhanced by two windjammers anchored in the bay), two great bars, a restaurant and WC facilities. However, jet traffic at the nearby airport is certainly notable. It didn't bother us, we actually found it entertaining, but for some it could be an issue.

　

[laser110]

Morningstar beach small? Are you sure you went to Morningstar and not Eveningstar? You can definately walk Morningstar Beach, it's not as big as Magen's Bay Beach, but a decent size.

 

Curious where you parked at Morningstar.

 

Scott