Magens Bay from the St. Thomas cruise port

Beach20-25 minutes by taxi3-4 hoursFits a typical call

A protected white-sand beach nearly three quarters of a mile long with usually calm water, lifeguards, chair and umbrella rental, a beach bar and restaurant, and a taxi stand for the ride back. Snorkelling is possible but the sandy bottom means less to see.

Getting there from the ship

From
Havensight
St. Thomas has 2 cruise piers; your line confirms which one the evening before. Pier guide.
Travel time
20-25 minutes by taxi · 7.2 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Thomas taxi fares.
Cost
US$7 per visitor over 12 (since October 2023); children under 12 free. Taxi from the pier about US$12–15 per person each way.
Time to allow
3-4 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Thomas call you have up to 6 h 20 min at Magens Bay, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:45 am · At Magens Bay
    20-25 minutes by taxi from Havensight.
  3. 3
    3:05 pm · Leave Magens Bay by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for St. Thomas; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Park hours were listed as 7 am-5:30 pm; agree a pickup time or use the taxi stand and leave 2 hours of margin for the ship.

St. Thomas cruise port: Magens Bay FAQ

How far is Magens Bay from the St. Thomas cruise port?

From Havensight it is 20-25 minutes by taxi, about 7.2 km.

How much does it cost to visit Magens Bay?

US$7 per visitor over 12 (since October 2023); children under 12 free. Taxi from the pier about US$12–15 per person each way.

How much time do you need at Magens Bay?

Allow 3-4 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Thomas call you have up to 6 h 20 min at Magens Bay, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Magens Bay on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 20-25 minutes by taxi from Havensight. Park hours were listed as 7 am-5:30 pm; agree a pickup time or use the taxi stand and leave 2 hours of margin for the ship.

Tours that go to Magens Bay

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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