Budget Magens Bay Beach

3.4 (16 reviews)4 hSt. ThomasWildlife & natureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:40 pm, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 50 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in St. Thomas20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
  4. 12:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 12:40 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 50 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical St. Thomas call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 4 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 12:40 pm — 2 h 50 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:40 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Havensight (West Indian Company dock, WICO).

Among the 346 St. Thomas shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 3 h); 82% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical St. Thomas call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Spend a day relaxing at the gorgeous beaches and warm, turquoise waters of Magen's Bay. Wander among swaying coconut trees, explore mangrove forests, and see rare species of native plants in an expansive arboretum.

Take comfortable transportation to one of the most beautiful stretches of white sand in all of St. Thomas, stretching for more than a quarter of a mile (.4 km) along the island's northern coast. Protected by Peterborg peninsula and Tropaco Point, Scope out a spot to lay your towel down or rent a beach chair and umbrella from local vendors.

After working on your tan for a bit, go for a swim and watch the fishing boats out at the edge of the bay. Stroll along a nature trail through a collection of exotic trees and plants at the arboretum. Savor the cool shade of the overhanging canopy and keep your eye out for local wildlife and colorful birds. When your day of fun in the sun is complete, enjoy a scenic ride back to your hotel or the ferry terminal.

Max 99 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Pick-up at both cruise ports in St. Thomas

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Magens Bay

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Magens Bay Beach
    Free time at the beach where you can dine, swim and snorkel. (3-4 hours)
    4 hAdmission not included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please note: Tour schedules are subject to change based on local traffic conditions and cruise ship arrival/departure times.
  • Before getting in the vehicle after your beach time, make sure you're clean of sand and wearing dry clothes.

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Great Exploration Tours. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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