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Magens Bay


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 135 attractions in St. Thomas
Traveler Description: Never go to Megans unless it is a busy time of the day at the beach. Never stay past 4PM, Rapes, murders have been going on there more »
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Attraction type: Beach, Bay
Activities: Swimming, Snorkeling, Sunbathing
Address:
St. Thomas

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5 of 5 stars
nyhulkster   26 contributions
NYC
Oct 13, 2009

The water is warm and so still, it's like a big bathtub; perfect for lounging and lazing. I've been to Magen's Bay about a half-dozen times on various cruises, and I never think twice about going (although next time, based on the comments I've read, I might also check out Lindquist as well; maybe Sapphire if the repairs are done).... more

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5 of 5 stars
Need2TravelMuchMore   21 contributions
Cincinnati
Aug 27, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We visited Magens Bay as a stop on a cruise in January of 2009. St. Thomas This was our favorite port, and Magens Bay one of our favorite places. We caught a cab to Magens Bay ($9 per person) - but cheaper if you go in one of the safari cabs with a larger group. It is another $4 to... more

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5 of 5 stars
DharmaLady23   1 contribution
Virginia
Jul 24, 2009

I just got back from a cruise through the Caribbean, and this beach was by far the most beautiful stop, (and most amazing place I've ever been). The water is so clear you can see the bottom of it no matter how far out you go, and there are no waves, the water just sort of gently crawls up the... more

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4 of 5 stars
sherjule   7 contributions
arkansas
Mar 25, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

although it was a little crowed, it didn't matter. It was absoutely beaufiul. The water warm and clear, clean and just overall wonderful. I would go back in a minute. My husband and I went to the beach thru a Carnival excursion and we loved it. Just wish I would have stayed the day there instead of two hours more

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3 of 5 stars
highlandgirl007   5 contributions
Ontario
Jan 28, 2009
3/4 found this review helpful

My family and I travelled to St. Thomas on a cruise over Christmas. We had heard Magen's Bay was among the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world, so we decided to take a taxi from the port to the beach. It was very expensive, a $20 per person for the taxi ride, and then $4 per person to get... more

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2 of 5 stars
nyc1111   8 contributions
New York
Jan 21, 2009
4/5 found this review helpful

We spent two hours at Magen's Bay when our cruise ship stopped at St. Thomas. It's the most average-looking beach, with a huge crowd. I don't understand how it made its way to National Geographic's top 10 list. Some of the beaches I have been to in Hawaii and California are far better. more

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3 of 5 stars
NeilOakland_CA   8 contributions
Oakland, CA
Jan 8, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

Sailed into St Thomas on RCCL Freedom of the Seas late december 2008, and took their shore excursion to Magen's Bay. It was VERY crowded (4 ships in port that day) and we had to hike way down to the end to find area to lay out towels..and then wanted to rent a beach chair for my mother (seems overpriced... more

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5 of 5 stars
DrGoodhead   36 contributions
Bonn, Germany
Dec 26, 2008
6/6 found this review helpful

I spent a beautiful morning at Magens Bay, from about 9:30 to 1:30 on a Monday, when 3 cruise ships were in the port (one was mine..) The entrance fee is 4$, the taxi from Crown Bay Cruise ship pier to the beach was 9$ one way (government regulated fees). It was absolutely worth it to me!! I walked towards... more

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5 of 5 stars
kaci99   6 contributions
San Jose CA
Dec 16, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

The water is blue and warm the sand is white and soft. The beach has food, drinks, a gift shop, rentals for chairs towels snorkel and water floats. If you take a taxi leaving the beach the drives really go the extra mile to earn a good tip. They stop at several look out points that are excellent photo opps.... more

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5 of 5 stars
adellel   19 contributions
New York
Sep 9, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

First, I need to note that I went here during hurricane season and when there were no cruise ships in port. That being said, I LOVED it here!! It was just incredibly gorgeous. The water was clear, calm, and absolutely the perfect temperature. We had so much room, both on the beach and in the water, so that we could... more

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