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  1. Fury Charters leaves from Havensight dock. I think they are the only ones. Most others leave from hotels or marinas on the East End of St Thomas.
  2. Yes, you can bring beach bag on the skyride. Sorry, can't answer about what's included in thar excursion.
  3. The windy season is December/January. Can't guarantee that there won't be any waves, though.
  4. Sorry. Can't find a good Webcam for Sapphire. Google shows the same one that isn't a good view on several sites.
  5. Magens is in a cove so is more consistently calm. Sapphire is open so water is not consistently as calm, but is probably more calm than not. Let me see if I can find a link to a good, working, live Webcam that can show current conditions.
  6. I like Coki for authentic Caribbean beach experience. The small beach has gotten crowded with so many people looking to snorkel or soak up the sun, but I prefer sitting on a stool at a bar with Caribbean music blasting and maybe smelling smoke. I don't smoke, but appreciate that people feel free to do so. It's not a beach for everyone, but for the partiers, that's the beach!
  7. Yes, that's Havensight. Fury Charters leaves from Havensight.
  8. If your ship is in until 8, you get to go to Happy Hours! If your ship docks at Havensight, go to Tap and Still for select $4 drinks starting at 3. Agave also has Happy Hour starting at 3 and has discount on starters and some drinks. I should post my pictures of the beautiful flautas! The Happy Hour at the Green House in town on the Waterfront has 2 for 1 on any drink starting at 4:30, I think. There may be others, but these are my favorites right now..
  9. From Havensight dock posted fare is $14 per person each way. It's about $2 more per person from Crown Bay, I think.
  10. Please post your experience. People used to ask about beach massages, but the businesses here prefer the sanitary conditions of their spa. They can't control the conditions on the beach. Now that Frenchman's Reef has reopened, their spa may have a more upscale atmosphere. You can take their little ferry from the St Thomas waterfront to Frenchman's Reef which would be more of an adventure.
  11. There are 2 ports. Which ship are you on?
  12. This spa is close to the Havensight dock where most ships except Royal Caribbean dock. https://www.spausvi.com/
  13. No longer the case. There's a booth where you pay right by the chairs that are already set up. I think they initiated this set up in January 2024.
  14. They recently started setting them out before the beach opens. Pictures of current set up are online on Google Maps. I posted some photos in another thread somewhere in this forum.
  15. Thank you, philv, for your great Magens Report! I have seen recent YouTube videos that don't recommend Magens, and I think those videos miss what makes Magens special. Depending on when you arrive at the beach, you may not be able to enjoy Magens as it is designed to be enjoyed. 1. Natural shade from trees along the shore saves early visitors the expense of an umbrella. 2. There are free picnic tables along the beach that are often under shade trees, but the shade may move as the sun moves. 3. There's a great nature trail that goes straight up the hill behind the beach, and is very popular with those who want to do more than relax on the beach. There are youtube videos of the trail, but imo the ones I've seen don't do it justice. 4. There's also an area with signs suggesting things to do with your children at the beach. Now that cruisecritic makes it easy to share pictures, I'll take pictures soon and post rather than try to find my old ones. 5. You can bring your own food and drink. Many cruisers buy delicious sandwiches at Gourmet Gallery at Havensight, snacks and beverages at Gourmet Gallery and other stores in Havensight or Crown Bay. Some cruisers bring collapsible coolers to transport their refreshments so they can stay cold. 6. If you walk down the beach to the left as you face the water, it should be less crowded. 7. Groups can also rent sheds with shade, tables, and electricity if they want to have amenities for private parties. Magens is a sandy bottom beach, so not great for snorkeling. There are, however, some fish in the water that you can see just by being in the water. If you want to snorkel, there are beaches that have better snorkeling experience. It is a challenge to keep Magens clean throughout the day, especially if people don't clean up after themselves. But, areas away from the snack bar are usually cleaner. Will post pictures in another post.
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