Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Port Reviews

We went on a Holland America tour to St. John on the "Island Girl" shuttle boat. The staff on the boat were very funny and informative. Once in Cruz Bay we went on open shuttle buses to Trunk Bay Beach where they provided snorkel gear for us to use. Beautiful beach but vegetation still not recovered from the hurricane.

Visited: Apr 14, 2019

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Pulling into the harbor of St. Thomas on our cruise, I was excited to revisit this Caribbean island after 8 years away. While I had good memories from before, I was pleased to find that St. Thomas has only improved with time. After getting off the ship, I took one of the safari bus taxis over to the famous Magens Bay Beach. Even the ride provided some amazing views of the lush hillsides and colorful buildings. But nothing prepared me for just how beautiful Magens Bay itself is. As I arrived, I was immediately struck by the incredibly clear blue waters and pristine white sand beach. With just a $7 entry fee, this mile-long stretch felt like an absolute bargain. I happily spent $20 to rent a chair and umbrella set-up right on the beach to make the most of it. While there were three cruise ships in port that day, Magens Bay didn't feel overly crowded at all. I had plenty of space to lounge on the sand, take a dip in the refreshing ocean, and relax in the shade when needed. Well-maintained facilities like beach bars and bathrooms only enhanced the experience. After spending a thoroughly relaxing day soaking it all in, I was disappointed to have to leave and head back to the ship. Magens Bay's natural beauty made it one of the most enjoyable beach days I've had in a long time. For cruise passengers looking for an amazing beach experience in St. Thomas, Magens Bay should definitely be at the top of your list. With its stunning scenery, laid-back vibe, and excellent amenities, it provided the ideal tropical escape. St. Thomas continues to impress me, and I can't wait to go back.

Cant really say about this one. Our excursion was cancelled last minute so we really didnt do anything except walk through the stores and get back on the ship and relax in the pool. But what i can say is the people were friendly & the shops were nice.

Rained the day we arrived so we walked around the port area. We found our way up the street and back. There were some iguanas running around near the ship. My kids did a snorkeling excursion and loved it.

Snorkeling with the green turtles was so amazing it was an experience that one can never forget they are so beautiful and just so calming to watch just blew my mind

We love St. Thomas for the great shopping and for the excellent beach at Magen's Bay. Lots of soft sand and no waves. Taxi fare is $8 each way, per person, and beach admittance is $4

Visited: Aug 31, 2008

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Need to go back to see more of the island specifically beaches! Megens was super but only had 20 min or so. The 10 sights excursion is too much travel, too little beach. Everyone was very nice!

Resort for Day MARRIOTT MORNING STAR BEACH RESORT - ST. THOMAS BEACH BUM Awesome fun beautiful beach. water toys,snorkeling,jet ski, lunch on the beach, pool. Adult $75 Kids $55

Loved this place great food shopping great drinks (bushwhacker & painkiller) you have to go parasailing at sapphire beach Jason & Hunter were awesome professional had a great time must do

Visited: Mar 04, 2018

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We parasailed here and the tour was amazing. Beautiful boat ride. After the excursion we took a taxi to emerald beach for lunch. It was crowded, lunch was expensive. Didn’t find much to do here.