mscruise64 Posted January 11, 2012 #1 Share Posted January 11, 2012 We are travelling with another couple and are thinking of going to Magen's Bay ... We are wondering if it really is cheaper to do it on your own or should we book the excursion through the ship (RCCL) Also, read somewhere that someone was saying the water is cold in February ... is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandmandan Posted January 11, 2012 #2 Share Posted January 11, 2012 The water should be about 80 degrees in February. I would definitely do Magen's Bay on my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 11, 2012 #3 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Definitely go on your own, just grab a taxi at the dock. I would highly recommend Sapphire Beach however, much less crowded, no entry fee, and gorgeous views of Tortola and St John. Also excellent snorkeling if you're interested in that as well as a nice swimming area. Read other posts here about Sapphire and the East End of St Thomas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2B@Cagain Posted January 11, 2012 #4 Share Posted January 11, 2012 blue: Do you get paid by Sapphire?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 12, 2012 #5 Share Posted January 12, 2012 blue: Do you get paid by Sapphire?:D No, why do you ask because I recommend it over Magens and Emerald? I am guilty of recommending Sapphire alot, we've stayed at Sapphire and been to the rest and in our opinion Sapphire is the best STT beach destination for a cruise stop (unless you want to take a day sail). STT's beaches aren't like those of the BVI and some of the southern Caribbean islands but they are very nice and we're sharing our experiences with others here. That is what these boards are all about, right? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandmandan Posted January 12, 2012 #6 Share Posted January 12, 2012 +1 ...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2B@Cagain Posted January 12, 2012 #7 Share Posted January 12, 2012 blue: No problem, really, that's why I put the smiley. I am glad to see Sapphire get the press! I just notice that someone can ask about Magens like the OP and you want to send them to Sapphire. Just funny, that's all. :D You are right, though the beaches in the BVI are a mess. I would much prefer my favorite beach on St Thomas (and I am NOT promoting it!) to most of the BVI beaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 13, 2012 #8 Share Posted January 13, 2012 no worries mate, just wanting to share with the OP since most folks only hear about Magens ;) Actually I was saying the beaches of STT are nice but not nearly as nice as many in the BVI (in our opinion of course!), sorry if I wasn't clear. Guess I thought that was widely known! :eek: The BVI also have the benefit of fewer cruise ships and that helps to keep the crowds down in the more secluded spots as well. But it's gettin' busier over there... Take care!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachnip13 Posted January 13, 2012 #9 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I'll chime in with blue here. As regular visitors to St. Thomas for long-term stays, we've been to them all. In all of our trips, we have been to Magens Bay exactly once. Yeah, it's beautiful, but it's not worth the hassle, in our opinion. We hit Sapphire, Coki, Secret Harbour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscruise64 Posted January 14, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I have been looking online at a number of sites that say Magen's Bay is beautiful but crowded (the day i am in port there are 7 ships ... yikes). I am now leaning towards Emerald Bay (Lindquist I think) ... anyone? I heard coki is ok, i hear Sapphire is nice but heard they dont rent umbrellas there. What is anyone's take on Emerald? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 15, 2012 #11 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Sapphire has several spots with shade so umbrellas aren't really needed. Coki and Sapphire are both very nice. Coki will just be very crowded becauseit is a small bay, while Sapphire is very roomy and a little less visited by cruisers for some reason. We saw a few couples with the Carnival towels while staying at Sapphire but i know that Coki was full of striped towels snd heard the same for Magens and Lindquist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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