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

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

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

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

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

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

Magens bay beach is incredible starting right from the drive up and down the mountain in an open air taxi. The sand at the beach was soft and white. Had to rent chairs if you wanted them but they were a reasonable price. I believe there was a charge of about $7 each to get in as well so bring... more

We too were on a cruise that stopped in St. Thomas on 2/21. My husband and I were with 3 other couples and a single friend. 3 of us couples have been there before on previous cruises. The first time I went - I decided to forego the shopping, and hopped a cab to Magen's Bay by myself. I felt... more

Last week I went to St.Thomas by cruise ( 2/21/08 ), and also visited Magens Bay after shopping in the town. My family of 4 took a taxi ($4 each way) to Magens Bay. It was a bit pricey however I believe it was well worth it. The ride to the bay was beautiful and breath taking. When we arrived... more