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.

Absolutely beautiful Well kept and less crowds if you're…read morelooking for that. Water is amazing

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.

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.

Listen, not all beaches are created equal. Some are crowded, loud, filled with people wearing hats…read moretoo big for their heads and taking selfies like it's an Olympic sport. Sapphire Beach? That's a whole different animal. This is where I first stumbled back when I was younger, fresh off a cruise ship that still somehow catered to humans with actual careers and social skills. We're talking a mix of doctors, nurses, librarians, accountants basically a bunch of people who could've handled a cocktail conversation without spilling it on the floor. Somehow, we all crammed into a cab together like a weird, classy, floating circus and headed into paradise. From the first step onto the sand, it was like sneaking into a secret club. Quiet, but not dead alive in that off-the-beaten-path, slightly dangerous way that makes your heart race. And just to make sure I was awake, an iguana ran across my path like it had a personal vendetta against my shoes. Almost had a heart attack, but then I laughed because that's the thing about Sapphire: it keeps you on your toes. It doesn't apologize for being beautiful. It doesn't care if you're clumsy. You just show up, and it rewards you. The people you meet here are the kind of humans that make you feel like life is actually interesting. A local guy struck up a conversation, telling stories I'm pretty sure he made up, but I didn't care he had charm, he had laughter, he had a way of making the sun shine brighter. You can sip a drink, let the waves tickle your toes, and feel like you're part of some romantic, slightly naughty adventure. This is not a beach where you're polite and reserved. No, this is where you can be foolish, wild, flirt with danger a little, maybe even flirt with the cute stranger who's laughing too loud nearby. I've been back to St. Thomas a handful of times since that first visit. I've done tours, cruised other islands, seen a million beaches but none hit like Sapphire. It's my private playground, where you can act like a bad boy, a romantic, a reckless genius, all while the ocean hums in approval. And the best part? You don't have to shout to be noticed. You just exist there, and somehow that's enough. So here's the takeaway: take a cab with strangers, meet a few locals, sip something dangerously strong, and let the beach do the rest. You'll leave with sand in your shoes, a tan line on your soul, and a story that sounds like it belongs in a movie. Sapphire Beach isn't just a beach. It's adventure, romance, comedy, and a little bit of crime all rolled into one glorious, sun-drenched package. It's my kind of bad, my kind of fun, and if you listen closely, you might just hear it whispering your name too.

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

Magens Bay , a place so beautiful it feels like a Caribbean postcard come to life…read more This famous crescent beach on Saint Thomas stretches nearly three-quarters of a mile, tucked between green hills that naturally block the Atlantic swells. That's why the water is so unbelievably calm and clear the kind of crystal blue where you can watch fish glide beneath you while you float or stretch out in the sun. But there's a little history beneath all that beauty. Centuries ago the Taíno people lived along these shores, and legend says the notorious sea rogue Sir Francis Drake once used this peaceful bay to hide ships while waiting to ambush Spanish treasure fleets sailing through the Caribbean. Today it remains protected as a public park a perfect curve of white sand and glassy turquoise water where travelers come to swim, sunbathe, and for a moment... live the lifestyle of the rich and famous.

We didn't realize you had to pay to enter. $7 per person plus $2 for parking. We only planned on…read morestaying an hour or so but still paid so we could see the beach. We walked from one end to the other which was a nice way to people watch and enjoy the white sand and blue water. We were there on a Sunday and it was crowded. Parking was easy to find. It was quite lovely. The water was calm. Wish we would have had more time to swim and relax here.

Our private charter with Chris of Local Legend Charters was the highlight of our trip to The Virgin…read moreIslands. Hubby and me, as well as my brother and his wife, had an amazing time! We knew we wanted to take an excursion from St. John and luckily, our resort (Ritz Carlton Club) was able to find us the perfect trip with Chris. We departed our hotel (with our own drinks and snacks), coolers, towels, diving/snorkel gear were provided. Chris also coordinated going through customs at British Virgin Islands, our first stop were the Baths. It was an amazing ride with the beautiful waters, scenic shorelines, and awesome captain. Chris is not only a skilled captain but a great tour guide having grown up and spending a lot of time in this region. He pointed out the top beaches and a lot of other landmarks along the way. We spent time navigating through the Baths (I suggest water shoes as the ground was fairly hot and some of the rocks, nooks, and tunnels you have to go through are pretty challenging for the some of us. We touched many of the other islands like Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and had lunch at the Soggy Dollar with Chris. Chris is personable, professional, and has a 'good seaside manner'--very skilled at the helm. Loved this trip, Chris and Local Legend made it one of our most memorable travels.

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.