millerboy88 Posted January 13, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 13, 2011 We are arrivng in St. Thomas in April. Looks to be 3 ships there that day. I have heard about Secret Harbor. Is this a nice place and worth the trip. We are looking for a place that is not "so" crowded, that has a good beach, chairs to rent, and place to eat/bar. Is the water there ok to swim? Is the best way to get there by Taxi? Or is there another beach we should go to instead? Thanks:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted January 13, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 13, 2011 (edited) We are arrivng in St. Thomas in April. Looks to be 3 ships there that day. I have heard about Secret Harbor. Is this a nice place and worth the trip. We are looking for a place that is not "so" crowded, that has a good beach, chairs to rent, and place to eat/bar. Is the water there ok to swim? Is the best way to get there by Taxi? Or is there another beach we should go to instead? Thanks:rolleyes: This would be a great less crowded stop to go. Beautiful beach. The Blue Moon restaurant has great food. Take a taxi it's the easiest way. Here's their website http://www.secretharbourvi.com/ Edited January 13, 2011 by crewsweeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario Cruiser Posted January 13, 2011 #3 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Is it closer to Havensight or Cruz Bay terminal. Is the water calm Ontario Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerboy88 Posted January 13, 2011 Author #4 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Thanks for the reply. Is there any issue with getting a taxi back to the port when we are ready to leave? Also what is the distance from Havensight to Secret Harbor. thanks again:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare skittl1321 Posted January 13, 2011 #5 Share Posted January 13, 2011 We were there just last week- beautiful beach (perfect to lay in the sand- there were chairs to rent, but guests have priority), fantastic clear water- we had a completely calm day, great snorkeling. There was a place to eat with good food and drinks, and I assume that means restrooms as well (we didn't use them). Very uncrowded, more so in the afternoon as wind was insane at Sapphire and people were coming over who had gone there. But even then, tons of room to spread out. We told our cab driver a meeting time and he showed up 20 minutes early to get us. Another cab also picked up a group around this time. They will come back for you. It isn't far from Havensight, but i don't recall exactly how long- the drivers there are a bit crazy, so we were watching that instead. It was $10pp for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerboy88 Posted January 13, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Ok, sounds great, we will plan on making that trip then. Do you have to go in through the resort entrance, or just walk right on the beach? Is there a fee for using the beach there? So, we just need to ask the taxi driver to pick us up at certain time?? Thanks for the info and help:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare skittl1321 Posted January 13, 2011 #7 Share Posted January 13, 2011 The parking lot leads right to the beach, no need to go in any sort of resort building. There was not a fee for the beach (if there was, there were no signs or people stating such...) Our taxi driver actually asked US when he should come back! They want a guaranteed fare in the afternoon :) But yes, you should just tell the driver when to come back. Make sure you are clear whether or not you are using local time (we figured that was the best way to just be clear) but many of the drivers are used to cruisers having "ships time" so they might assume you mean that (ours sounded surprised we said local time.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario Cruiser Posted January 13, 2011 #8 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Is that $10pp each way or return? Thanks Ontario Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelbig Posted January 13, 2011 #9 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Is that $10pp each way or return?Thanks Ontario Cruiser $10 pp each way. 20 minute ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerboy88 Posted January 14, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Thanks to all for the info. I was also wondering if there were any restroom facilities available for the Secret Harbour Beach area. This seems like a great choice of beaches for our upcoming cruise. Just hope that there are chairs available for rent. Is the beach pretty clear of a lot of rocks as far as walking out into the water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare skittl1321 Posted January 14, 2011 #11 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Thanks to all for the info. I was also wondering if there were any restroom facilities available for the Secret Harbour Beach area. This seems like a great choice of beaches for our upcoming cruise. Just hope that there are chairs available for rent. Is the beach pretty clear of a lot of rocks as far as walking out into the water? I think there was a restroom (in the restaraunt area) but we didn't use it. The water was definetly clear of rocks- you can easily walk in bare feet out in the water (and the water was crystal clear, you could see your toes when you were up to your thighs in water... of course, I'm short, so my toes are closer). There are rocks to the left of the beach that provide great snorkeling, tons of fish, and a turtle that some people spotted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JSR Posted January 16, 2011 #12 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Do you know if they have floats or mats to rent? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lake-Cruiser Posted January 15, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Do you know if they have floats or mats to rent? Thank you I would like to know that also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiancruisers11 Posted January 19, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 19, 2014 We love it here. I SUP every time we visit. The hidden gem of the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiancruisers11 Posted January 19, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I would like to know that also They've got a lot of stuff to rent at the dive shop Great people there. Love the joint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted January 19, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 19, 2014 They've got a lot of stuff to rent at the dive shop Great people there. Love the joint I was set on Emerald Beach - then I saw your picture LOL What did they have to rent at the dive shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadiancruisers11 Posted January 19, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I was set on Emerald Beach - then I saw your picture LOL What did they have to rent at the dive shop? Hey Hey for you to see http://www.secretharbourvi.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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