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loosygoosy Sep 12th, 2005 12:39 PM

SAPPHIRE BEACH, ST. THOMAS
 
Are there any amenities on this beach?

Tuxedocat Sep 12th, 2005 01:18 PM

Sapphire Beach or Sapphire Beach Resort? In any case, there are amenities in the way of chairs, umbrellas etc. for guests of the resort.

J62 Sep 12th, 2005 05:21 PM

Tuxedocat has it correct, the Sapphire Beach resort, which fronts the right 2/3 of the beach, has chairs for guests. Don't remember seeing umbrellas when I was there in March. There is also a dive shop which provides snorkel gear to guests.

The left 1/3 of the beach is next to the private condos of Crystal Cove (some of which are owned or sublet by other agencies). They also have lounge chairs for residents/renters/visitors.

cdt Sep 13th, 2005 04:34 AM

It is possible you can rent chairs and/or umbrellas from Sapphire Beach Resort. Perhaps you should email the resort and ask, if this is important to you.

We stayed at Crystal Cove and spent one day at Secret Harbour, where we were able to rent chairs and an umbrella - nice spot!

Quizno Sep 13th, 2005 11:56 PM

We did rent chairs from the resort although we were not staying there. Just walk through the front doors through to the beach..a guy out there will rent them to you for $6..you can't miss the tall stack of chairs near the cabana..we stopped at a dive shop in town and asked what beach they recommended..they sent us to Sapphire..3 young guys from Calif that owned the dive shop..really nice and helpful. Have fun.

caribedon Oct 9th, 2005 06:18 PM

Hello loosy goosy! Look into the CRYSTAL COVEresort at Sapphire Beach. Beautiful place with an awesome pool and you can get a beautiful room for around $225 per night.Go to antillesresorts.com

Tess Oct 10th, 2005 09:29 AM

Last summer we spent the afternoon at Sapphire Beach while in port on a cruise. The resort rented us boogie boards and chairs with no problem. We also ate lunch at the hotel. Nice beach--very calm, though. No boogie board action that day!

caribedon Oct 10th, 2005 03:28 PM

Hello Tess! If you are looking for waves in St. Thomas go in the winter and carrott Bay on the Northside is good for surfing TYortola also has good waves in the winter. Just be careful because the water can get rough.


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