Emerald to Thomas, Martin and Turk. Port question

[Schism]

Hi all, I am curious about what to do on the port days. This is our first cruise and so hoping you can help.

 

We were wanting a beach day, snorkel/catamaran kind of day and maybe shopping or ATV riding. One of these stops more ideal for snorkeling? Or does one have better beaches?

 

Thanks for any input you may have!

[OCruisers]

Hi all, I am curious about what to do on the port days. This is our first cruise and so hoping you can help.

 

We were wanting a beach day, snorkel/catamaran kind of day and maybe shopping or ATV riding. One of these stops more ideal for snorkeling? Or does one have better beaches?

 

Thanks for any input you may have!

 

Welcome to Cruise Critic! :)

 

Your very best snorkeling option will be on your port stop in St. Thomas with an excursion to St. John.

 

When are you cruising on Emerald Princess?

We'll be on Emerald in January ... maybe on the same cruise?

 

LuLu

[blue_water]

Agree with choosing St Thomas for snorkeling, there is excellent off the beach snorkeling on the East End of STT, or you can ferry to St John if time allows. There are also several great day sails.

Suggest you do some research here on the beaches and snorkeling options, and also on the forums for the other ports.

Enjoy your first cruise!

[stlcruise]

Any idea which pier the Emerald Princess will dock in St. Thomas?

[serene56]

Any idea which pier the Emerald Princess will dock in St. Thomas?

 

 

Crown Plaza

[blue_water]

Crown Bay. Closest beach for beaching w/ amenities is Lindbergh Bay, for snorkeling you'll want to look at the East End beaches (Coki, Sapphire, Secret Harbor, for example).

 

http://www.virginislandsthisweek.com/st-thomas/maps/st-thomas-island-road-map.html

[stlcruise]

Crown Plaza

 

Thank you very much. :)

 

Kimberly