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Honeymoon Beach (Water Island)

Water Island's Honeymoon Beach is the day trip St. Thomas visitors stumble into almost by accident — it's a roughly 10 to 15 minute ferry ride from Crown Bay Marina or Frenchtown, and once ashore either a short walk or a golf-cart shuttle gets you to the sand. Reviewers who make the trip consistently rank it among the best beaches near St. Thomas, citing calm, clear water, a friendly and uncrowded vibe, and reliable sea turtle sightings close to shore. Dinghy's Bar & Grill anchors one end of the beach with free lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a floating bar just offshore; Heidi's Honeymoon Grill nearby gets specific praise for its fish tacos. Several visitors extend the day by renting a golf cart to explore the rest of Water Island first, including an old WWII-era bunker with a 360-degree hilltop view, though a few reviewers note the island's road signage is sparse enough to make touring by cart more frustrating than useful. The one piece of practical advice that comes up repeatedly: the return ferry has limited capacity, so head back earlier than you think you need to, especially if a cruise ship is in port.

Water Island - Honeymoon Beach, Water Island, Water Island

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