St. Thomas & St. Maarten

[voyagerusa]

Hello~ :)

 

Please recommend nice beaches that I can stay with my children (under 5 years old) while our ports are St. Thomas, St. Maarten & Tortola.

 

I will appreciate if anyone let me know the name of the beaches and the directions (how to get there; by taxi or by walk.. etc.)

 

Thank you in advance~!

[Scoobydobe7]

In St. Thomas I would go to Megan's Bay. The water is calm (great for kids). Any taxi will take you there. There are many at the ship - there are also rest rooms (I would wear footwear in them (floors always seem wet) and there is a restaurant (IMO great pizza). You can also rent chairs if you want. It does get crowded so I would check and see how many ships in port.

[George C]

It takes a while to get there but Trunk bay in St John is one of the nicest beaches I have ever seen. ( most ships have a excursion there)

[jnojr]

+1 for Magen's Bay on St. Thomas.

 

On St. Maarten we hung out on a beach right by the pier.

Edited December 29, 2014 by jnojr

[138east]

Look at Secret Harbor on St Thomas - no waves, restaurant, bathrooms, etc.

[Fat Paul]

We enjoy Megan's bay on St. Thomas.

[CruisinGirl777]

Magens Bay is gorgeous. Rated one of the top beaches. Calm waters, beautiful sand and good amenities.

 

 

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[danp]

In St.Martins you can take the shuttle at the end of the dock into the town beach.It will cost you $7 and you get an arm band and you can use it all day long.You can get chairs and umbrellas and there are resturants all along the walkway if you need to use the restroom.

[APDMOM]

In St.Martins you can take the shuttle at the end of the dock into the town beach.It will cost you $7 and you get an arm band and you can use it all day long.You can get chairs and umbrellas and there are resturants all along the walkway if you need to use the restroom.

 

I vote for this one in St. Maarten too. It is in Philipsburg, right close to the pier. It would be the easiest with kids. We always take the water taxi - $7 for all day use. Enjoy!

 

 

 

[nbsjcruiser]

Hello~ :)

 

Please recommend nice beaches that I can stay with my children (under 5 years old) while our ports are St. Thomas, St. Maarten & Tortola.

 

I will appreciate if anyone let me know the name of the beaches and the directions (how to get there; by taxi or by walk.. etc.)

 

Thank you in advance~!

 

Sapphire beach in St Thomas was one of the nicest days at any beach that I ever ever had. Also really nice was Secret Harbour.

 

St Maarten - I find the best way to enjoy a day there is to grab the water taxi and then hit the beach right in town. You can get up and wander around town, do some shopping and head right back to the beach if you want.

[cruisinfanatic]

The last beach I'd go to in St Thomas is Megans Bay. Sure it's pretty there, but because of that it's a crowded tourist trap. And you have to pay to get in.

I prefer Emerald by the airport. Nice uncrowded beach with facilities and food on each end of the beach

 

Chairs for rent if you like. About $6 - $7 pp each way

 

 

 

Edited December 29, 2014 by SeaUs

[ltzol]

My picks with small children:

 

Secret Harbour in St. Thomas (my kids LOVED it)

 

and Le Galion Beach in St. Martin (check it out on Tripadvisor, the locals sometimes call it "baby beach" because it is very calm and sheltered)

[counsdr]

Look at Secret Harbor on St Thomas - no waves, restaurant, bathrooms, etc.

 

Hi Carol!

Where is Secret Harbor, in all my trips to St Thomas, I've never heard of it!

Cheryl

[counsdr]

The last beach I'd go to in St Thomas is Megans Bay. Sure it's pretty there, but because of that it's a crowded tourist trap. And you have to pay to get in.

I prefer Emerald by the airport. Nice uncrowded beach with facilities and food on each end of the beach

 

Chairs for rent if you like. About $6 - $7 pp each way

 

I have to agree that Megan's Bay is beautiful, but a real tourist trap. The last time I was there I found it terribly overcrowded!

Cheryl

[Clarea]

Hi Carol!

Where is Secret Harbor, in all my trips to St Thomas, I've never heard of it!

Cheryl

I'm thinking the location is secret.;)

[cb at sea]

I would NOT spend all that time going to St. John with small kids...too much trouble.....but it is the most beautiful beach!!! Do it when they're older, or you're with an adult!

 

Also, the ship will be virtually empty on a port day...a good time to make use of the ship's facilities!!

Edited December 30, 2014 by cb at sea

[SaintL]

Skip Meghan's bay, go to at. John trunk bay is bar far nicer

[vanrrr]

I vote for this one in St. Maarten too. It is in Philipsburg, right close to the pier. It would be the easiest with kids. We always take the water taxi - $7 for all day use. Enjoy!

 

 

 

What is the name of the beach and how to get the water taxi and where do u get off?

 

 

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[APDMOM]

I vote for this one in St. Maarten too. It is in Philipsburg, right close to the pier. It would be the easiest with kids. We always take the water taxi - $7 for all day use. Enjoy!

 

 

 

What is the name of the beach and how to get the water taxi and where do u get off?

 

 

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I don't know if the beach has a specific name. It is a long beach in front of Philipsburg. You just take the water taxi from the port to Philipsburg. There are two stops in Philipsburg, and you can get off at either to walk onto this beach. It is very easy. :) Just follow the crowds to the entrance for the water taxi.

[vanrrr]

Is the beach a close walk once you get off the water taxi

 

 

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[counsdr]

Is the beach a close walk once you get off the water taxi

 

 

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Yes, it is right at the water taxi pier. You can see it as soon as you get off the taxi!

[APDMOM]

Is the beach a close walk once you get off the water taxi

 

 

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Very close - about 50 yards. This is the taxi stop where I usually get off. You just walk from this little pier, through the gate, and onto the beach. The water taxis make only 3 stops - 1 at the ship pier and two in Philipsburg. Either Philipsburg stop will lead you right to the beach, but this one is easier: (On the map it is called Captain Hodge Pier).

 

Edited December 30, 2014 by APDMOM
Add name of pier

[counsdr]

I'm thinking the location is secret.;)

 

Bob, you are so funny!!!;):rolleyes:

[navybankerteacher]

Megan's Bay in St. Thomas is good. I would not recommend Great Bay in Phillipsburg: yes, it is easy to get to from the pier, but the water has been periodically reported as polluted. It also has a sort of crowded, Coney Island feel. A great beach for children is Le Gallion - perhaps a 20 minute taxi ride for the pier - good food, beach chairs and umbrellas available -- most important for small children is the fact that it is shallow and well enclosed, making it ideal for the five and under set.

[hancock]

Hi Carol!

Where is Secret Harbor, in all my trips to St Thomas, I've never heard of it!

Cheryl

 

Secret Harbor is a hotel. You can use the beach there. Chairs can be rented from the scuba/snorkel shop. It's a nice quiet beach.