I really enjoyed this snorkeling experience during my trip to Saint Thomas! The staff were nice and…read morefriendly and they truly cared about protecting wildlife. I enjoyed their kindness and compassion towards the sea creatures. They also did a good job with our quick snorkeling trip! Definitely recommend them!

We went swimming with sea turtles in mangens bay, what an amazing day! They were prompt, helpful…read moreand even had chocolate to help with the salt in our mouths after we got done. We saw over 10 turtles!

Loved this trail. As you walk past a sandy beach, rocky beach, and climb to the tallest peak, you…read morewill soak up the scenery. Many people come here to enjoy the sandy beach. The water is calm and we saw many people snorkeling. My favorite was climbing to the top of the hill. The elevation was not too much to handle and the trail was well groomed. The views at the top were outstanding. Even if you aren't a die hard hiker, you can easily don some tennis shoes and make this 2+ mile hike. It's well worth it.

Great hike with beautiful views. We are a hiking family, so this trail to us was fairly easy. I…read morewould call it moderate for most as there is a lot of elevation change and challenging footing. It says 0.9 miles but you do have to walkover a quarter mile to get to the trail head. This hike is definitely worth it. When you are done hang out at the sandy beach. Amazing snorkeling. We saw a turtle and a stingray as well as tons of fish. There is some parking and a bathroom. Great spot and fewer people. We will be back.

Hidden inside Lindquist Beach, part of the peaceful shoreline of Smith Bay Park, is one of those…read morerare places on Saint Thomas where the crowds seem to disappear. The sand stretches out wide and pale, the water sits calm and glassy, and the trade winds drift through the sea grapes like a quiet whisper. It's the sort of beach where time slows down, where you spread out a towel, listen to the gentle surf, and realize you've stumbled into a corner of the Caribbean that still feels wonderfully untouched. I remember being here with my wife somewhere between the warm sun and that impossibly blue water, the day turned quietly romantic. We wandered down the beach laughing, the breeze tugging at her hair, and at one point she reached for my hand and pulled close enough that the world seemed to shrink to just the two of us and the sound of the tide. We lingered there a while, wrapped in the moment, the kind of simple, sun-soaked memory that makes a place feel a little magical long after you've left the sand behind.

So in our cabin on the ship, they kept broadcasting this beach as a place to visit so I added it to…read morethe list to check out on our adventure day in Saint Thomas. We get our rental right off the ship and head on our way. It's early in the day(~10am local time) so with how many folks are on our boat, my expectations were that this beach would be busy but... surprisingly, there were only a few other couples there so we had this absolutely stunning beach pretty much to ourselves. I immediately get my snorkeling gear out and jump in the water. There were schools of baby permit jacks everywhere and they'd swim right up to you and even play with you while your back was turned. It was pretty exciting. There was a local there and he was laughing with us because I simply didn't expect the whole they are touching me experience(that admittedly may have cause me to squeal in excitement). The water was pristine. Almost dream like. I really feel like this beach was one I will dream about for decades. Just a prefect place to spend time. The folks working here were super nice as well. It was $16 to park in the lot and make the 500' walk to the beach. Plenty of shaded areas right off the beach. A few picnic tables and chairs. Even have a lifeguard which would be nice if we had smaller kids.

The Lind Point Trail was just okay for me (well, sort of...). Yet...for anyone visiting St. John…read moreand Virgin Islands National Park, I at least highly recommend trekking up to the overlook. Beyond that....I found the trail to be mediocre. So....in all, I'd give 4 stars for the walk up to the overlook, and 3 stars the rest of the way. I had my rental car with me for exploring this island and the park. And...the start of the hike is located right behind the Virgin Islands Park Visitor's Center. Parking is pretty difficult overall while I ventured around. But, for this Lind Point Trail, there were literally 4 parking spaces available at the Visitor's Center where you can leave your car for a 1 hour time limit. I arrived early in the morning about 9am, and was fortunate enough to grab one of those spots. After venturing inside the Visitor's Center....I then hiked up the trail. Making my way to the overlook, it was simple. Yeah granted it's uphill, but the distance towards it was 1/3 of a mile. The Lind Point Overlook was great. It's a pleasant panoramic vista of all the town and island of Cruz Bay, St. John. I truly appreciated the views. Though....for me being a perfectionist, when I visited in morning during both days that I explored here, one morning the clouds were out in full force that tainted the clear blue waters of the bay, and the other morning I came here again and the sun faced right into my eyes in my direction while I peered out onto the waters. The surroundings were blinded by the light. Grrrr....so I never got the ideal photographs I was anticipating of beautiful Cruz Bay. I'd recommend to those out there who hike this trail....come on by in the afternoons! Yes...and hopefully when there's no clouds. Still, the views here were worth it and are the absolute highlight to this Lind Point Trail. Now...I did venture further along exploring the hike. There are 2 sections of the trail you can traverse. The Upper and Lower Trails. Yet....both lead exactly to the same spots around the island. So....there's really no difference either or which path you choose. I found out....might as well take the other Lower Lind Point Trail as it was shorter to gain access to the beaches. So....upon continuing past the overlook, I had researched ahead of time that Salomon and Honeymoon Beaches contained white sands and were quite picturesque. I was intrigued to find out if that was true. Yet though....upon arriving at both of these beaches, I was disappointed. One thing...from the overlook, it was maybe another third or half mile more to get to Salomon and Honeymoon Beaches. Not much more of a scamper. Both Salomon and Honeymoon Beaches were virtually identical. They were both real small, secluded and quiet. I was the only person on both beaches during my time there. And...although it may have been cloudy, I couldn't tell if there were white sands or not. Also, the waters certainly were not turquoise blue either. I honestly felt like visiting those two beaches were a waste of time. And now I understand why I was the only person among them. Because....they don't nearly hold a candle to the more famous and iconic Virgin Island beaches like Hawksnest, Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay. These recognizable areas absolutely had the magnificent and colorful waters. But, not Salomon or Honeymoon. They can be skipped. Also, this Lind Point Trail lead to Caneel Bay Beach, but since I was trekking all the way in the same area/general direction and I was letdown to begin with.....I actually skipped checking out Caneel Bay. Otherwise, there was really not much else to see on Lind Point Trail. Yeah...the trek around lead me through forest and lush tropical vegetation, but it wasn't anymore special whatsoever. Finally, my advice to tourists and travelers....at least make it to Lind Point Overlook and you'll then be okay to leave and continue on exploring the rest of St. John and Virgin Islands National Park. For me, from here I started my travels along North Shore Drive...(the main attraction road to get around)....where I ultimately continued along on my journey. If anyone cares to know, the only other short hike I'd recommend on the island is Peace Hill. Absolutely do this...another simple little saunter up a hill leading to wonderful scenery of the Trunk Bay waters.

A great hike through the national park and/or a fun adventure to get to a couple beaches depending…read moreon how far you're willing to hike. A short walk from the ferry is the USVI National Park visitor center where you can find maps (and people) that point you to the beginning of the trail. Instead of taking a taxi for $6 per person, per way, I highly recommend hiking to several of the beaches instead! Solomon beach was the nearest beach and was about a 30 minute walk. Honeymoon beach is a bit further. You can wear flip flops since the terrain isn't awful, but I would recommend sneakers or sturdy sandals. How often do you get to hike to beautiful beaches, especially on vacation? Just do it. You won't regret it.

It's a perfectly nice beach. Supposedly one of the nicer beaches on the island. It is not the best…read morebeach I've ever seen but it is fine. The water is clear and clean. If you go early you can get a spot under the trees because the sun is intense. The beach gets busy but is not overcrowded. The best part IMO is the beachside bar. I have to check it out and write a review.

Sapphire Beach is stunning! Come for the sunset and you'll definitely end up staying. Soft light,…read moreblue water, with easy, breezy island energy. There's parking right by the beach followed by a beautiful walk through the cabanas that sets such a peaceful tone. The event space is dreamy! Open, airy, and perfectly placed. Once you step onto the sand the water is clear, glowing blue. Simple, stunning, and a really nice place to unwind.

One word: unbelievable. This national park is a hidden beauty and it's a shame it's so far away; I…read morewould visit it more often if I could. We hiked Lind point trail since it's walking distance from the ferry and stopped by honeymoon beach- absolutely stunning beach with clear water and white sand- great for snorkeling. We also went to trunk bay beach- the water was very choppy, and wind gusts were high so the snorkel trail was closed. Otherwise the views were beautiful and would definitely recommend.

We were relaxed and together, although it rained, we enjoyed our trip we found the people very nice…read moreeager to please, and taught us a few things about their culture, their lifestyles and their struggles so I really did appreciate being there and just taking a minute to be with my other half

I call Magen's Bay paradise! One of my favorite Caribbean…read morebeaches and my mother's favorite beach in the world. We have visited several times while cruising. We usually take the group transport offered from port and pay the entrance free. The rest is a day to enjoy the calm waters and a day of relaxation.

Nice calm waters, good for snorkeling and swimming. Although we didn't see much fish today, the…read morewater felt cool and refreshing. Sand is powdery soft and water is super clear.

Super great experience went snorkling, cliff jumping, fishing had a really fun time our captain was…read moreextremely nice to us and flexible about going where we wanted to would definitely recommend people to come and do the charter thank you!

Our family had two amazing days with Local Legend Charters. The captain took care of everything and…read moremade sure we had a perfect trip. The boat was very comfortable and smooth. Our days with Local Legend Charters were the highlights of our trip.

Best snorkeling, quiet and great food, good golf carts, maps and eats! Check the water taxi…read moreschedule and reserve a golf cart from Rachel's Rentals or Dingy's!

It was fun to drive around Water Island in a golf cart but that activity took only a couple of…read morehours inclusive of a beach walk at Limestone Beach. The highlight of the day trip was Honeymoon Beach where we got to swim with sea turtles. It was an amazing experience. The beachside restaurant was excellent and reasonably priced for the Virgin Islands. We also rented snorkel equipment which made our turtle exploration much easier. All in all, we spent about six relaxing hours on the island and enjoyed our time immensely.

My husband and I did an excursion from the Norwegian Escape cruise ship to Abi Beach (via pirate…read moreship!). My rating isn't for the excursion itself (the tour operators were hilarious and made the visit memorable) but for the beach. The waters had quite a bit of seaweed floating about, and the bed of the water was covered in rocks at many points. There were also a few specific areas that were known to have sea urchins, so you really had to watch where you step. On the beach part, we found there to be a ton of rocks/shells in the sand which made walking painful and difficult. The little cabana at the top of the beach had a friendly bartender and prices weren't nearly as awful as I thought they'd be ($3/$4 beers, $6 mixed drinks). Overall, an okay beach but definitely not one of the best I've been to and I wouldn't pay as much as I did to return.

Coming in from the Disney Fantasy, before we were even allowed to go to the beach we had to be…read morewarned about the presence of sea urchins in the water near the rocks. The rocks. Lots and lots of rocks. If you have a child you have to guard them very carefully otherwise they will get easily swept into the rocks and get injured. Rentals. Boogie boards were sold out, which was weird because I only saw three or four boogie boards in the water and the beach is not that big. And after seeing the rocks I think boogie boards would be a bad idea. There was a lot of shade which was great.