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Water Island


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 135 attractions in St. Thomas
Traveler Description:
The fourth largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, this quiet 492-acre island, located in Charlotte Amalie harbor, beckons those who want to stroll its...... more » The fourth largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, this quiet 492-acre island, located in Charlotte Amalie harbor, beckons those who want to stroll its beaches, bike amid its green hills, and view birds, iguana, turtles and other wildlife that make this lovely paradise their home. « less
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Attraction type: Island
Activities: Biking, Swimming
Address:
St. Thomas
Tel: 340-774-1340

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4 of 5 stars
Conciergeman   6 contributions
Philadelphia, PA
May 27, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

This hilly, tranquil island - population 150 or so, offers the anti-tourist experience. If you're looking for a myriad of sweaty tourists, beach hawkers and expensive bars, then Megan's Bay is the place for you. Available via ferry, Water Island offers Honeymoon Beach, a lovely crescent about a 10-minute stroll from the dock. As we made our way to the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Scuba4Life   1 contribution
Panama City, Florida
Dec 16, 2008

We stayed at the campground during our 'transition' week from moving from the British Virgin Islands back to the States. We made our reservation last minute going on only the good things we had read about online. We were not disppointed. We were welcomed with open arms and taken very well care of. Paul picked us up at the ferry... more

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5 of 5 stars
hungrytraveler0   5 contributions
United States
Jul 8, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

We came into St. Thomas on the regular late afternoon flight, and were tired. We usually stay on St. Thomas for one night, get a rental car, go to CostULess for groceries and then go over to St. John. This time we stayed 4 nights on Water Island at the Virgin Islands Campground, a wind powered eco-resort. When you think... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
pittsburgh pa
Jan 28, 2004
21
people found this review helpful

honey moon beach is the most serene place in the world. it is worth a ferry ride from the main island.If i ever go to St.Thomas again i will be sure to visit again.On sundays you can eat at Heidi"s Honeymoon grill,which was the best lunch i had my entire vacation.see you there!!! more

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St. Thomas
Tel: 340-774-1340