melinda0222 Posted January 21, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 21, 2015 We are at St. Thomas next Wed with 5 other ships. We are on NCL Getaway. We want to go to a beach and have fun with our 3 boys (10,8,6). We are considering going to Morningstar because it looks like a good body surfing beach and it is close by. We are also considering going to Sapphire for the snorkeling. Here is my question. Since there are 5 of us a taxi to and from Sapphire is $100. I believe a taxi to Morningstar will be around the $50-$60 roundtrip. Is Sapphire that much better than Morningstar? What about the crowds since there will be 6 ships. Just trying to decide if it is really worth double the price. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2PinaColadas Posted January 22, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 22, 2015 To me, the best thing about Sapphire is the beautiful water and amazing views. It is our favorite beach in the USVI. I am not sure your kiddos would care about those things. I am sure they are much more concerned with having fun. So, as much I love Sapphire, I think it would make more sense for you to go to a beach closer to the ship. You can find a good beach guide and taxi rates on VInow-- just google it. Enjoy your day in St. Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms411 Posted January 22, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I agree with 2PinaColadas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melinda0222 Posted January 23, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted January 23, 2015 To me, the best thing about Sapphire is the beautiful water and amazing views. It is our favorite beach in the USVI. I am not sure your kiddos would care about those things. I am sure they are much more concerned with having fun. So, as much I love Sapphire, I think it would make more sense for you to go to a beach closer to the ship. You can find a good beach guide and taxi rates on VInow-- just google it. Enjoy your day in St. Thomas Thank you for your response. That is exactly what I was looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 23, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Actually I would go the other way with that many ships in port as Morningstar could be crowded being the closest beach to Havensight (+ the guests staying there). We're heading to STT for a week in a couple days and have been watching the webcam at Sapphire on the busiest days the past 2 weeks and even with 20k in port it's been very quiet. The dive center at Sapphire hds floaties and boogie boards last time we were there for the kiddies. Edited January 23, 2015 by blue_water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal girl Posted January 23, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 23, 2015 blue water... do you have a link for the webcam on Sapphire Beach? Would love to see it! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms411 Posted January 23, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Even though it's the closest beach, it's fairly large by VI standards and is seldom crowded though it's not sparse, either. Usually lots of families. Not many cruisers go to Morningstar, because very few taxi drivers mention it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 23, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 23, 2015 blue water... do you have a link for the webcam on Sapphire Beach? Would love to see it! :p Here's the webcam, also check out the drone video to get a better view of the entire bay www.sapphireinthesun.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal girl Posted January 24, 2015 #9 Share Posted January 24, 2015 blue water... omg!! :eek: it looks beautilful!!! Thank you for the link! :p Now we will definatley go there! Just worried about getting a taxi back to the ship?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted January 24, 2015 #10 Share Posted January 24, 2015 No worries, taxis stop for pick-ups, you can also call one with help from the dive center but that won;t be necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royal girl Posted January 24, 2015 #11 Share Posted January 24, 2015 :p Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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