champagne lover Posted October 13, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I know this has been asked before, but perhaps in a different way this time. When there in November we are doing a private taxi tour first and will get dropped at the beach about 11.30. We are looking for a beach with chair (with still some available late morning), good snorkeling from the beach and a place for a snack lunch. Should it be Coki, Sapphire or Secret Harbour? Votes please ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms411 Posted October 13, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Do you know the number of ships in town that day? Will you have kids in your group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne lover Posted October 13, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted October 13, 2015 We are on NCL Escape and there is also RC Oasis, not sure if any others too. No kids in our group. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarpHarp Posted October 13, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 13, 2015 There are 5 ships in port that day with well over 16,000 passengers. As a former St Thomas resident, I would, and will, avoid Coki. Sapphire is my favorite beach for a little bit of everything, but we are stopping at Secret Harbour after the botanical gardens & tour. f you want more info, e-mail me. See you on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted October 13, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) For a midday beach stop where there will stil be plenty of lounges, snorkel and other rentals, and even natural shade it's Sapphire, no question, especially on a busier day. Secret Harbor has limited lounges and umbrellas and space as compared to Sapphire and if you're not there early on a busy day you may be out of luck. You can reserve lounges and other rentals ahead of time at aadivers at SH, but their cancellation policy is stiff if you don't make it there. Coki will still have lounges but it will be a mob scene there... Sapphire has room for more people but rarely gets that many because the drivers suggest Coki and Magens. Edited October 13, 2015 by blue_water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannasail4ever Posted October 15, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Have been to Coki many times and really enjoyed the snorkeling there. How does the snorkeling compare to Coki at Sapphire Beach? Macy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted October 16, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Sapphire is less congested in the water (with people) and very good snorkeling along the reef, and you may spot a sea turtle or ray in the seagrass. A nicer snorkeling experience for most but it's a matter of preference. You may like Coki better. You could visit Coki first then taxi to Sapphire and try both, short taxi shouldn't cost more than $5pp... Edited October 16, 2015 by blue_water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy59 Posted October 16, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 16, 2015 We are thinking about Sapphire also. Does anyone know if there are taxis waiting there to get back to the ship? We won't have working phones there and we've never been there so getting back is always a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2B@Cagain Posted October 17, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Peachy: Typically you will arrange a pick up with the driver that drops you off. They prefer round trip fares! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy59 Posted October 19, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks O2B. Was hoping there would be taxis there so we can go back when we feel like it, rather than having to have a set pick-up time. Also, I'm wondering how reliable they are to come back. Does anyone know if one of the restaurants or bars there will call one for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted October 19, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 19, 2015 We are thinking about Sapphire also. Does anyone know if there are taxis waiting there to get back to the ship? We won't have working phones there and we've never been there so getting back is always a concern. You likely will have phone service. I even get great service on my cheap Tracfone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulbill Posted October 19, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 19, 2015 There are usually taxis there waiting for fares. If not call 340-774-7457 or 340-774-4077 and they will send a nearby taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy59 Posted October 19, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Thanks for that info budgetqueen and Bill! We use cheap phones also. Straight Talk which operates on Verizon Towers. It's prepaid so did not know if it will work. Op, sorry, did not mean to hijack your thread! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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