Getting to St Thomas BEST beach for ONLY $2 (Coki Beach / Sapphire Beach)
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- We DO NOT WALK ON THE LIFE CORAL - Am talking about that dried out corals that is outside of the water and been dead for hundrets of years. Those dry corals are above sea level and have amazing water pools. So to get to water pools you need to walk on them.
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$2 vs $9 per person ?! Good way to save money and best way to see the Island.
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We were in St. Thomas on Wednesday, third port on our cruise. This video was spot on and the bus ride was a crazy adventure. The walk from the drop off to the beach was a bit of a hike and we ended up forking over the $9 to take the cab back but catching the local bus there and meeting some of the very sweet locals was really fun. Thanks for this great video!! And coki beach was ridiculously beautiful.
Glad my video was helpful =) Thank you!
Thank you so much for your amazing tip! my family and I just returned from our cruise vacations and one of the stops was St. Thomas. (we have being there before) Your video is right on. For everyone who wants to save money an go to a very nice beach just follow the instructions on this video. As for the walk, is not bad at all. 10 min. max. (at very slow pace). But after all the food on the cruise ship, the walk is much need it. Thank you !
I am so glad that my video was helpful! Happy you enjoyed your cruise! =)
@@eva251025
Well, the fare depends upon your destination. If, for example, you took the safari from the Tutu-park mall area (near Kmart), and get off at Smith Bay (to go to Coki Beach), or even stop at Red Hook, the fare is only $1. Not $2. The reason for that is because you're still considered within the country area or region. It's only when you're travelling from town to country (and vice versa) that the fare is $2.
This is great information. I always get excited when you two post a video. Always entertaining or educational. Thank you!
+Tony Adelfio Thank You so much! It makes us happy! Thank you for watching=) Working on our next music vacation video from St Lucia. Will be uploading it soon!
Yay! can't wait!
Thank you for this video! It gave me an idea of what St. Thomas looks like and educates everyone on what they can do. I appreciate it!
Thank you ! Glad it was helpful
I like taking public transportation like this. You get to meet people and the real culture there instead of a "tourist" feel.
This was so informational. This will be my fourth time going to St Thomas. I usually go to Megans Bay. But will definitely be taking the bus to Coki Beach. 🌴🌴
great video like the island life
nice place, thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the tip! I’m going on a cruise to st Thomas in May!
Good video. Gives an idea about local scene.
OK thx for your quick response x x x
If you want to see this on a map, look up "Pueblo Supermarket" on Rumer Dr. The bus stop at "Rainbow Kid's" is immediately across the street. The bus drops you off near the intersection of Smith Bay Rd and Suzzanna Blvd. Then, you'll need to walk along Suzzanna Blvd (which becomes Coki Point Rd) for about 10 minutes... 850m (1/2mi).
Your directions was perfect. Everyone else paid close to $100 for rt we only paid $2 over person. We had to wait a few busses but it was worth it. We got picked up in front of a chicken restaurant back to the terminal. Thanks for your video. Oh they charge you for the chairs and umbrellas at coki beach
thank you, glad my video was helpful
I love jake’s new shoes
Thoughtful video about the $2.00 bus. Thanks. To each their own. For a few $ more grab a taxi. Looks like you walked 1/2 way to the beach looking for the bus stop, waiting for the bus and vice versa. Nice to know the bus is an option though. Thanks again.
it was great experience to be around locals on the local bus. People were so friendly. Local busses were running pretty often.
wow awesome ship!:)
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I will be on the Norwegian Epic next January and one port is St Thomas. Can't wait. If I am alone can I find a place to set my things down while I go into the water? Is it better not to eat ashore or did you find some inexpensive food along the way near the beach?
One I brought snacks from the ship =) The other time we ate at the small cafe by the coki beach. It was not too expensive.
It always good idea to keep an eye on your belongings no matter were you are. But even if you go to water, you will be able to see your things. The beaches are nice! Coki was my fav. There is also ferries that go to St John. I heard St John has the nicest beaches. I will do it next time when I am in St Thomas. Enjoy your Trip!
Lucy Mel excellent! Thank you for that. I will check out St John's too
they take American dollars? Would a person need exact change? For the bus.
Robert Greenhouse yes, of course they take USD, it's the only currency there, since St Thomas is US territory :-) Bus driver will give you change
Lucy Mel yeah I knew that it was the usvi I think I was mostly asking about exact change so as not to get scammed by those that would say they have no change. The last time I was there was in 1982 with the US NAVY.
Hi, thanks you for your video,could you tell me if I can do the same if our cruise ship dock at Havensight
Yes, you can. We did this few times. And was catching the safari bus from both ports. Just ask the locals where to catch local safari bus (and don't believe it if they tell you that there is none), it's close to the other port too. Safari bus goes all around the island.
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can't believe I just watched a 6 minute video on how to catch a bus. my bad lol lol
Thank you for the video! it will helps me a lot. 2 quick questions.
1. when should i pay? when get off?
2. when i go back to the cruise, where can i get the bus? the bus stop is right across the 'blue bus stop' that you get on?
Hi!
1. you pay $2 per person when you get of the bus.
2. to go back to the port you catch the same bus, going in same direction, from the same bus stop . Local bus is circling the island.
Click on the link - I explain there on how to go back to the port th-cam.com/video/pZTABhamfMo/w-d-xo.htmlm6s
Let me know if you have more questions.
Hello how often are the bus and is there a beach bar on the beach thx
Local safari bus runs every 5-10 min. Yes, there is a beach bar, restrooms. You can also rent umbrellas and chairs
How much are those umbrella and chairs lol
+Manchester Riderz Z1000 I think its $5 each
You are the best , I meet the lady in the bus , she is very nice , before I get off the bus , she remind me only $ 2 dollars , but any way I have to the driver $ 3, the lady I meet she is born the island , I bet she is highly educate black lady ,very nice and friendly,I love her and very respect het
Where do you put your backpacks when you get to coke beach?
you can rent a chair and leave it there.
But is it safe to leave it there while snorkling
Went to Cokie beach just last week cruised on 7/22/2019 did not like the fact that it had garbage, when you roll up it looks crazy with a sunken boat to the right of you. Then you get off the bus and go to the left and the beach is so close to the shore. The guy selling the umbrellas look like they haven't bathed in a century, however the umbrella's and chairs are cheap compared to the $85 we paid for a umbrella in Bermuda!! Just didn't like it but had to ignore it to enjoy myself in the water which was beautiful! Don't let the cab/bus ppl steer you to where you don't want to go!
Damn dude, they charging 2 bucks now for the Safari? Used to be 1 back when I lived there.. Nice deal but they are slow as hell compared to a normal taxi.
How to go there? Nearest city and airport?
google it.
WHAT DO YOU WANT?
Lucy Mel , I love you
We usually have a large crowd so we rent a car. easy
which is better coki beach or Megan beach
I never been to Meagan beach. Don't know anything about it.
But Coki is most popular
Manchester Riderz Z1000 megans bay beach is much nicer than cookie beach, I'm a native and born and raise in St Thomas, all though cookie used to be my favorite as a child i had like magens bay beach better. if you ever get a chance to visit st thomas again i recommend megans bay beach. hope that help. i dont live in St Thomas anymore, i move to the states back in 1994. happy holidays.
OK not going until April 2017 cheers
Oh ok, have fun and enjoy your vacation in USVI, St Thomas in advance lol.
Take the ferry to St.John, and go to Maho Bay, trust me!
He got special shoes for climbing on coral? ... Coral should not be stepped on or disturbed at all! It is the fishes' habitat. At least that is what we learned on Kauai. Seems right to me...
I agree. But am talking about that dried out corals that is outside of the water and been dead for hundrets of years. Those dry corals are above sea level and have amazing water pools. So to get to water pools you need to walk on them.
If you cant pay 9$ for a bus ride to take you directly to the beach, just don't go on vacations... Please! You just loose too much time walking back and forward taking chances, and taking the risk of getting lost for just a couple of dollars! Just pay what ever 9$ or 10$ and you will get there with no problem! I payed 20$ they took me in a beautiful ride around the island, the store with the panoramic island view and finally to the gorgeous beach! Don't be cheap! It can cost you more at the end of the day....
thanks for the advise, but we been there more than 3 times so we did all the cab thing and the tour thing, we just want to show other people other ways and its easy and safe there.
plus it's not always about saving money, to us it is an adventure
I agree with your traveling style Lucy... I do the same thing in the Bahamas. I am not short funded and travel quite a good bit. I find the local buses aka jitney's to ride and it has been fun doing it. Talking to the locals and the driver on the bus is always fun. You can ask questions and they do chat if you chat with them. I seen back entrances resorts, beaches, etc... I actually enjoy catching the various Jitney's for $1.25 a trip and just riding them all over the Island in Nassau. I saw neighborhoods, other resorts, and local restaurants. I talked with various cruise ship crew on a day off and some expats. I felt safe and to some tourists, like me, this is another aspect of the vacation adventure by being more independent and free spirited versus following the herds. The perk is saving a few bucks and walking a few blocks to your destination. So Lucy, please keep telling the spirited adventurers and budget minded--- who get a 'rush' from discovering alternative ways to achieve the same goals for less money---how to get r done!
You don't climb on the coral reef, it destroys it.
I know. I am talking about the ones that are not in the water and are been dead for hundreds of years
It’s 20 dollars a person now to get to coki beach.
WOW! how about local bus?
@@eva251025 not brave enough to wander around withs kids.
@@aneak84 I have a kid now too, wouldn't be doing it probably again. When I made this video, we didn't have a baby yet
I got tricked here by the screenshot of a beautiful woman
Me too.... 😥
Did this guy at :53 crap his pants or does he have severe hemorrhoids? Or maybe he’s chafing?
You don’t need to be so rude. As a child he was tippy toeing and because he wasn’t raised by his parents for most part, those people who was raising him did nothing about it and it led him to tippy toeing as an adult ….
FAKEEEEEE the best beach at St. Thomas is Maygens Bay.
disagree... I think Sapphire Beach is best and it's free!
absolutely!
opinionated :-)
If you cant pay 9$ for a bus ride to take you directly to the beach, just don't go on vacations... Please! You just loose too much time walking back and forward taking chances, and the risk of getting lost for just a couple of dollars! Just pay what ever 9 or 10$ and you will get there with no problem! I payed 20$ they took me in a beautiful ride around the island, the store with the panoramic island view and finally to the gorgeous beach! Don't be cheap! It can cost you more at the end of the day....
Correct... it's $8 each way to Coki beach and $8 back PP. If you can't bring $40 vacation to go from the boat to the beach and back at 2-3 desitinations total.. then you have issues about $$$ and shouldn't spend $$$ on a vacation trip.! My Rant isn't about the video.. it's about people wanting to save a couple $$$ but having work go out of their way to do it
if you are too cheap to rent a jeep and drive yourself, just dont go on vacations!
thank u for the video. we r a family of 4 so this video help me alot. 2 $ vs 9.00 i just save money with this video.
This is nonsense. Why should people not save money when travelling? It shouldn't only be for the wealthy and well off who can overspend on everything. If there is $2 and $9 bus, I'm taking the cheaper one and using that extra money saved for other things.
whatever dude! some people travel on a budget, not your business of course. I actually followed the instructions of this video and made it to coki point beach in no time,its a very short walk from the cruise port to the bus stop and another short walk from the bus stop to the beach.No need to pay 9 bucks when you can pay 2. If you dont like the video why dont you just ignore it instead? no need to write negative comments on it
Interesting narrative, but what's with the anti-social boyfriend ? Better trade him in for one with a personality!
He is my husband for 10yrs now, he has more personality than anyone in the world. He is the most amazing person.
This video doesn't help
:/
OK thx for your quick response x x x