lakerniner Posted April 13, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Would it be possible to jump in a taxi and head to Magens Bay? Instead of taking the shore excursion that only lasts 3 hrs? Is it safe to do that...we are a family of three....would really appreciate your advice. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted April 13, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 13, 2014 This is a very easy excursion, have done it 3 times now on our own. When you get off the ship, walk to the taxi area; tell the dispatcher where you want to go, and he will direct you to an open air safari-style taxi where all the other passengers are also going to Magens Bay. The cost will be either $8 or $9 per person (depending on which pier you dock at), each way, with a $4 each admission charge to Magens. This is a beautiful beach day and there are facilities there, just no motorized water craft permitted. When you are ready to go back to the ship, you will see taxis in the parking lot. Be sure to tell the driver your ship name and he will most likely just ask you to wait a few minutes for other passengers also going to the same ship. Have fun. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakerniner Posted April 13, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted April 13, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Yes taxis are stationed at the dock ready to whisk you to any of the beautiful beaches. Magens is one of the very busiest but is in a nice calm bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BopRN Posted May 13, 2014 #5 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Are there chairs to rent? Cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldgiff Posted May 17, 2014 #6 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Planning on being there on Monday, June 9th. How is the snorkeling at Megan's Bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted May 18, 2014 #7 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Planning on being there on Monday, June 9th. How is the snorkeling at Megan's Bay? Magens is too sandy for snorkeling, you'll want Coki or Secret Harbor on STT. The thread titled The beautiful beaches of st Thomas has much info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcikon2 Posted May 18, 2014 #8 Share Posted May 18, 2014 We liked the beach at Magen's Bay; however, it can get extremely crowded. We had to leave when chairs we're put so close together that we had a difficult to get out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camelotbob Posted May 18, 2014 #9 Share Posted May 18, 2014 We liked the beach at Magen's Bay; however, it can get extremely crowded. We had to leave when chairs we're put so close together that we had a difficult to get out of them. Agreed. And the water gets very cloudy. I'd search for a less populated alternative if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted May 18, 2014 #10 Share Posted May 18, 2014 And the water gets very cloudy. that's because it's a sandy bottom. You will see the same thing at the other beaches when heavier waves are in but the snorkeling is good at Coki, Sapphire, and Secret Harbor because of the reef and sea grass areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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