Saphire Beach ~ Taxi

[FL LuluBelle]

Hi, has anyone taken a taxi to Saphire beach from the terminal? If so is it a far ride and do you remember the cost? Thanks, LU

[patnjohn]

I beleive we paid $4. each, each way. It was about 20-30 minutes. Just past the ferry terminal. Worth it! Lovely beach. Nice bar - good food too!

[FL LuluBelle]

I beleive we paid $4. each, each way. It was about 20-30 minutes. Just past the ferry terminal. Worth it! Lovely beach. Nice bar - good food too!

 

Thanks PatnJohn ~ do you know how the snorkling was?

[enderokc]

snorkleing was good, but the beach is just beautiful!! check out my st. thomas video in my signature for some good shots of Saphire Beach.

[The Islander]

Havensight to Sapphire is $10 per person, one way; 20-30 minutes in low/moderate traffic. And $11 from Crown Bay; 30-40 minutes in low/moderate traffic.

 

--Islander

[FL LuluBelle]

snorkleing was good, but the beach is just beautiful!! check out my st. thomas video in my signature for some good shots of Saphire Beach.

 

Eric, great video ~ wish I was there right now.

 

Thanks everyone for the info.

[NoVACruiser]

Be careful with how long it takes, especially coming back. In low traffic it may be 20-30 minutes. We were there couple of weeks ago and almost missed the ship. We got picked up 30 minutes late due to traffic and it took us about 1 hr 20 minutes to get back. We were the only ship in port (Havensight) on that day. I can't imagine what the traffic would be with more ships.

[chellencrette]

Which days of the week have low/moderate traffic? We will be there on a Tuesday from 8:00am to 6:00pm.....what should we expect?

[FL LuluBelle]

Be careful with how long it takes, especially coming back. In low traffic it may be 20-30 minutes. We were there couple of weeks ago and almost missed the ship. We got picked up 30 minutes late due to traffic and it took us about 1 hr 20 minutes to get back. We were the only ship in port (Havensight) on that day. I can't imagine what the traffic would be with more ships.

NoVa, thanks for your tip ~ I would surely hate to miss my ship:eek: .

[Gregg20]

We were in St. Thomas last Wed. and decided on Coki beach. We did Saphire in '06 and felt that Coki was better. Taxi was $9 pp.

[Sandytoes]

FL LuluBelle

 

I did a review on Sapphire beach

Here's the link in case you want to read it

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=610217

 

 

As for the taxi, you can arrange for the taxi driver who brought you there to pick you up at a certain time.

 

However, ours came early and left before us.

Another taxi was waiting for passengers and we were able to catch a ride with them.

 

Just make sure the taxi is near full, otherwise you'll be waiting and waiting until the driver has a full cab.

[FL LuluBelle]

Sandytoes,

 

Thanks for the link to your review. I really enjoyed the pictures. We were at Coki Beach a few years ago and wanted to try Saphire Beach this time. Looks wonderful. Sharon

[The Islander]

Which days of the week have low/moderate traffic? We will be there on a Tuesday from 8:00am to 6:00pm.....what should we expect?

 

Depends on how many ships are in port. Check a schedule for the month you are visiting. More ships = more traffic around the cruise docks and downtown.

 

--Islander