Sapphire Beach and Megan's Bay - St. Thomas

[mnsawyer]

Can anyone give me any details about facilities at both beaches including cost to rent chairs, restaurants - cost of food and drinks, restrooms, etc., Thanks!

[bob&karen]

I've been to Sapphire Beach, never to Magen's Bay so I can really only speak to the former. I do know Magen's has an admission charge, where Sapphire doesn't. Sapphire Beach is GORGEOUS, and you are allowed free access to the resort's public areas (rest rooms, restaurant, and beach bar). The water is incredibly clear. They don't rent umbrellas but there are many, many shade trees along the edge of the beach so it's not an issue. I believe lounge chairs were 6 bucks per. There are pix in the link below our signature if you are interested.

 

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[mnsawyer]

Bob and Karen: Thanks so much for the information. I also reviewed your photos...they are great. I see you did Godfrey's tour and looks like you had lots of stops. It seems like everyone recommends him highly. Did you feel it was worth the $20? You can't get much for a tour for $20, right?? Did you purchase any food or drinks at Sapphire? Just trying to get an idea of menu and pricing.

[serene56]

$20.00 tour using Godfrey - shopping downtown. 2 hour island tour then 2 hours for swimming/snorlking. I think Godfreys tour costs just as much as a round trip taxi from somewhere.

Godfreys was the best 20 bucks we spend on a tour.

 

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[cruisercathy]

We are not interested in shopping.can we do Godfrey if we only want a tour and Sapphire Beach?????

 

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[cruisn4evr]

are you allowed to use the pools at the hotel as well as Sapphire beach?

[BIGALNOLE]

We were with Godfrey last week. He will pick you up at 9,10 or 11 am at the ship and take you into town for shopping.If you don't want to shop, I would ask him if he could pick you up close to noon. Then at noon he will start the tour at a prearraged spot in town. The tour of the island takes aprox. 2 hours. After the tour you have the choice of beaches to go to. We decidec to try Sapphire beach as Megan's Bay was crowded. It was a good choice. And yes you can use the pool. But the water is crystal clear. Snorkel equipment is available if you like to rent. We just enjoyed the beach.We purchased 2 cheesebergers,coke,and beer for $23.00. As for the tour it was the best $20.00 I spent.

[Boston6]

When I was at Sapphire in April, the pool definitely had a sign that said it was for resort guests only.

 

Maybe you could sneak in but the Carnival towels would be a big giveaway.

 

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[DIVINEMRSP]

Could you give me a telephone number or email to arrange this tour.

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http://www.godfreytoursvi.com/

[wildjazz68]

I used Godrey in 2002 and just reserved him for this September. He is defiantley the best - his email address is - godfrey@godfreytoursvi.com

 

 

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