mark&lisa Posted January 26, 2018 #1 Share Posted January 26, 2018 This will be our first time to St. Thomas and have narrowed it down to Sapphire or Magens. What is your opinion of the 2? From what I could tell, Sapphire may be a little less crowded. I saw that it took approx 25 minutes to get to Magens, how long will it take to get to Sapphire? I've seen conflicting taxi fares to Sapphire ranging from $10 per person each way to $20 per person each way....any confirmations on taxi fare from the pier? Thanks !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms411 Posted January 26, 2018 #2 Share Posted January 26, 2018 There are 2 docks and the fares are different from both docks, but the rates are set by the govt, and are posted at each dock. Which ship will you be on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark&lisa Posted January 26, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted January 26, 2018 We are on Carnival - I think we dock at Havensight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms411 Posted January 27, 2018 #4 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Yes, Carnival docks at Havensight. Somebody recently posted a picture of the rates (look for a recent post with attachments) or google St Thomas taxi rates. The full fare schedule is on several websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolina Girl 99 Posted January 28, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Your decision will also depend on what you're planning to do on your beach day. Do you just want to lounge in a chair with an umbrella and take a swim in calm waters- if so, go to Magen's Bay. If you are active and want to snorkel or maybe rent a kayak or do other water sports- then go to Sapphire Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budcann Posted January 30, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Just back, went to Sapphire, really enjoyed it. Haven't been to Magens for a while, but from what I remember I prefer Sapphire. Edited January 30, 2018 by budcann Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budcann Posted January 30, 2018 #7 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Taxi fare is $10 for 2 or more, $13 for one. I took a picture of the fares, but I guess the file is too large to post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted January 30, 2018 #8 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I vote for Magens- a really beautiful beach IMO one of the nicest in the Caribbean, with perfect water- because of this it can attract crowds depending upon how many ships are in port. But worth it- come early so you can rent an umbrella and chairs if you desire. One note- we were just in St. Thomas a couple of weeks ago and didn't go to the beach- other options- not sure how badly the beaches were hit by the hurricanes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare levonfan Posted February 6, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Which beach would be best for a 5 year old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted February 6, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Which beach would be best for a 5 year old? Definitely Megans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo59 Posted February 7, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Magan’s Bay Beach is very popular, but costly. We paid $8.00 each, each way for taxi = $32.00 Admission $5.00 each = $10.00 Chair rental $8.00 each = $$16.00 Unbrella Rental $10.00 Tip for setup $5.00 Total $73.00 for two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted February 7, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Magan’s Bay Beach is very popular, but costly. We paid $8.00 each, each way for taxi = $32.00 Admission $5.00 each = $10.00 Chair rental $8.00 each = $$16.00 Unbrella Rental $10.00 Tip for setup $5.00 Total $73.00 for two We didn’t pay for admission. Took a cab with another couple. Did pay for chairs and an umbrella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo59 Posted February 7, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 7, 2018 We didn’t pay for admission. Took a cab with another couple. Did pay for chairs and an umbrella Th taxi stopped at the entrance and each person was charged $5.00. How did you avoid paying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted February 7, 2018 #14 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Th taxi stopped at the entrance and each person was charged $5.00. How did you avoid paying? We went with family and perhaps entered at a different point Do not recall how. Didn’t do it on purpose but we didn’t pay an entrance fee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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