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scarlett24 · 02-11-2013, 07:41 AM

We will be going on a 7 nt Eastern Caribbean with our 3 kids, ages 3, 6 & 9 in May. We would like to go to Magen's Bay while in St. Thomas. Should we do the excursion through DCL or just grab a taxi and go over? Does DCL take you over on a bus? Just worried about taking a cab with the little ones, as we will not have their car seats with us.

jenpink · 02-11-2013, 08:08 AM

Just did Magen's Bay on my own last month with my 10 year old daughter. We just got off the ship as soon as possible and walked up the street to where the "cabs" were. We just asked directions as we went along and had no problem at all. The "cabs" are vans or small buses and they take multiple groups to places around the island. We were at Magen's Bay within 30 minutes of getting off the ship. We had the beach to ourselves for the first hour or so and had our choice of location. It got very crowded by the time all of the organized excursions arrived. We would definitely do it on our own again, more freedom. By the way, if you are interested in "Udder Delite", an island dairy and ice cream shop, the "cabs" will drop you off there and have the next one pick you up. We did this as an added adventure. Enjoy your trip.

snorder · 02-11-2013, 08:13 AM

We have been to Megan's Bay twice on other cruise lines. I think after taking the last one, we'd just take a taxi. There are plenty of them. If worried about the car seat... Remember you won't have one on the excursion transportation either! The ride over isn't too long either. It's a beautiful beach!

scarlett24 · 02-11-2013, 11:41 AM

Thanks so much for your quick replies-very helpful.

jcarwash · 02-12-2013, 07:18 AM

When we took the DCL excursion to Magen's Bay in March 2011, the operator used open-air "buses" with rows of seating in the back. They were basically the same type of trucks used for other taxi transportation on the island. It was a wild ride from port up and over to the Magen's Bay beach.

Personally I prefer using DCL for my excursions, but like the previous posters are saying, I can see how taking your own taxi instead would basically be similar to the transportation we got.

By comparison the operator of the DCL excursion to Orient Beach on St. Martin used a motor coach bus and it was much more comfortable and efficient.

02-11-2013, 07:41 AM	#1
scarlett24 Dreamin' of Disney Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 309	Magen's Bay We will be going on a 7 nt Eastern Caribbean with our 3 kids, ages 3, 6 & 9 in May. We would like to go to Magen's Bay while in St. Thomas. Should we do the excursion through DCL or just grab a taxi and go over? Does DCL take you over on a bus? Just worried about taking a cab with the little ones, as we will not have their car seats with us. __________________ May 1996 Grand Floridian October 2005 Port Orleans Riverside April 2007 Caribbean Beach Resort December 2007 Wilderness Lodge December 2008 Caribbean Beach Resort May 2010 Polynesian May 2012 Polynesian May 2013 Eastern Caribbean on the Fantasy-our first cruise! Poly & Yacht and Beach Club

02-11-2013, 11:41 AM	#4
scarlett24 Dreamin' of Disney Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 309	Thanks so much for your quick replies-very helpful. __________________ May 1996 Grand Floridian October 2005 Port Orleans Riverside April 2007 Caribbean Beach Resort December 2007 Wilderness Lodge December 2008 Caribbean Beach Resort May 2010 Polynesian May 2012 Polynesian May 2013 Eastern Caribbean on the Fantasy-our first cruise! Poly & Yacht and Beach Club

02-12-2013, 07:18 AM	#5
jcarwash DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,626	When we took the DCL excursion to Magen's Bay in March 2011, the operator used open-air "buses" with rows of seating in the back. They were basically the same type of trucks used for other taxi transportation on the island. It was a wild ride from port up and over to the Magen's Bay beach. Personally I prefer using DCL for my excursions, but like the previous posters are saying, I can see how taking your own taxi instead would basically be similar to the transportation we got. By comparison the operator of the DCL excursion to Orient Beach on St. Martin used a motor coach bus and it was much more comfortable and efficient. __________________ WDW 1983 Quality Inn Int'l Drive \| 1987 Polynesian \| 1989 Contemporary \| 1992 Caribbean Beach \| 1997 Coronado Springs \| 2000 Swan \| 2001 Hampton Inn LBV \| 2007 Dolphin \| 2008 Sept All-Star Sports · Nov Pop Century \| 2009 Jan Port Orleans Riverside · Sept Pop Century \| 2010 Jan Yacht Club · Sept Pop Century \| 2011 Pop Century \| *July 2013 All Star Movies* DLR 2007 Sheraton Anaheim \| 2012 Best Western Park Place Inn DCL 2011 Magic Eastern Caribbean \| 2013 Fantasy Western Caribbean // See my Fantasy galley tour report.

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02-11-2013, 08:08 AM	#2
jenpink Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 160	Just did Magen's Bay on my own last month with my 10 year old daughter. We just got off the ship as soon as possible and walked up the street to where the "cabs" were. We just asked directions as we went along and had no problem at all. The "cabs" are vans or small buses and they take multiple groups to places around the island. We were at Magen's Bay within 30 minutes of getting off the ship. We had the beach to ourselves for the first hour or so and had our choice of location. It got very crowded by the time all of the organized excursions arrived. We would definitely do it on our own again, more freedom. By the way, if you are interested in "Udder Delite", an island dairy and ice cream shop, the "cabs" will drop you off there and have the next one pick you up. We did this as an added adventure. Enjoy your trip.

02-11-2013, 08:13 AM	#3
snorder Earning My Ears Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 39	We have been to Megan's Bay twice on other cruise lines. I think after taking the last one, we'd just take a taxi. There are plenty of them. If worried about the car seat... Remember you won't have one on the excursion transportation either! The ride over isn't too long either. It's a beautiful beach!