Does St. Thomas have the BEST BEACH in the WORLD?? - Harmony of the Seas

We absolutely LOVE St. Thomas! This is only our second time in this port but we are ready to explore and hit the beach! Ivan, the best taxi driver on the island, took us all over the place to show us the best views. One overlook to another it just got better and better! Then we were on top of the mountain at the highest point on the island, where not only was the view spectacular, but they serve World Famous Banana Daquiris... and yes, they were as good as advertised!
When our island tour was over, Ivan dropped us off at the beach in Magens Bay. This beach has been named one of the top 10 beaches in the world... did we agree? Is it as beautiful as expected???
Once back on the ship, we have an exciting evening planned! First up is dinner at Wonderland... this restaurant is just amazing! The food is interesting... and most of it is really good. And then we see the most incredible show we have ever witnessed on a cruise ship at the Aqua Theater on Harmony of the Seas!
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[@EECCTravels]

Ivan is a private driver in St Thomas, his number is [phone]. He has reasonable rates and gives a fabulous tour!!

[@paulac5934]

Thank you! Enjoy! Wish we were there with you guys 😀

[@ybian1787]

How did you find him and how to find other private drivers like Ivan?

[@Gravity2325]

We will definitely be keeping him in mind for our upcoming trip in September 2022. Thank you so much for this information!! Love all your videos. 🛳❤️😁

[@johndittmer8488]

How much would that tour cost?

[@trishkeller920]

How did you find Ivan? Does he work for a company with a website?

[@kprenesti]

My cousin got married on Magens Bay. We were on the NCL Escape and we were the only ship in port that day. It was a magical experience!

[@greentree211]

your editing has really been ON POINT lately! i have been subbed for a while and I love watching you go from a small cruising channel to ligament travel bloggers with a platform to match!

[@EECCTravels]

That’s nice of you to say thank you! 😊🤙

[@rochelle1117]

I loved visiting St. Thomas on my last cruise. We went to Drake's seat, then Magen's Bay, and finished up the day taking the sky ride to Paradise Point. Easily my favorite cruise day ever. The water is stunning, the little schools of silver fish flashing in the sunlight, and the sand was so soft underfoot. Absolute bliss and I can't wait to go back.

[@EECCTravels]

It’s such a great port!

[@debby6235]

I got married on Magen’s Bay beach at sunset in July of 2000. It was stunning then we rented a fifty foot Grand Banks Trawler and island hopped for 10 days around US and British Virgin Islands. It was magical. Virgin Islands are my favorite place.

[@Michael-wg1mt]

I was there back in the late 80's when I was on a Naval Vessel, loved the place. I guess I will have to go back and take my wife.

[@lafoxe2000]

We went there on one of our Disney cruises. Loved the banana daiquiri place. It was beautiful up there and the daiquiris were great.

[@sirrobertrobertson2270]

The beach looks wonderful as I could spend all day in the water. Entertainment looks amazing. Stay safe. Cheers.!

[@Jrsun4ever]

That was amazing! Added to bucket list. Banana daiquiri and Magens Bay Beach at St Thomas!! Thanks again. Always love your vlogs!!

[@rlord7053]

Love all the beautiful colors, especially all the shades of blue! The banana daqauri looked awesome, great tour and video!

[@paulaworkman2578]

We went to the Mountain Top & Magens Bay Beach back in November and absolutely loved it! Would love to go back again! We have also been on the Harmony and watched the Aqua show. Nothing but amazing!

[@deshonjb]

My favorite traveling duo. I live vicariously through you both!

[@Mrs.Portia_G]

I love St. Thomas and Magen’s Bay is my favorite!! Looks like you guys had lots of fun!! Be safe.

[@christinamaria8640]

St Thomas is always a fun port! I’ve toured the island and seen Magen’s Bay, but still haven’t had a beach day there. We usually go to Sapphire Beach because it’s also such a beautiful spot, and not as busy. The aqua show looked amazing!!

[@EECCTravels]

Sapphire Beach is great too! And yeah that show was AMAZING!!

[@marywilliams2522]

@@EECCTravels Because you've done both, which beach in your opinion was better?

[@EECCTravels]

@@marywilliams2522 Saphire is quieter but MB has Less waves. Both are great!

[@yolandaklimasewski2996]

Beautiful! Can't wait to go!

[@sandib9558]

I am sooo impressed!! WOW.. AMAZING!🥰❤️👍

[@jodietimheitz9066]

One tip we have learned about St. Thomas is to stop at the bar right off the port when you get off the ship for beer. We love going to Magen’s Bay but instead of spending $20+ for a bucket of five beers, the ones at the bar were $2-$3 when we were there last in January 2020! Check it out for anyone else heading there!

[@joem2130]

Thank you! I was gonna say ten bucks for a weak frozen drink is unacceptable lol! And five bucks for a Michelob? I'd find other ways to support the place and people with souvenirs or a tour or something for sure, and get a buzz before getting off the ship lmao!

[@dougrobinson7784]

Loved Megans Bay and Harmony has so much too offer while cruising. Good stuff!!

[@karenglaicar5486]

Beautiful scenenary. Lot's of fun. Nice video. Cheers!!

[@mblydenvlogs]

I’m happy to see y’all enjoyed our little island in the sun. Do hop over to St. John on your next trip back!

[@FREEDOMREDBIRD]

That show was fabulous! Looks like a cool ship!

[@BullyOG]

Just starting the video but we love St Thomas and love Magens Bay. Spent Thanksgiving day at Magens last year. Been to Magens 3 times in a row, Coki once and Emerald Beach once. Want to try Sapphire Beach next but Magens keeps drawing us back.

[@BullyOG]

Also must catch up on your Harmony videos. Our favorite ship so far and have done it 3x out of Port Canaveral.

[@VickiTheCraftAttic]

I’ve been to St Thomas twice, both times as a port of call. We went to Magens Bay the first time, and Sapphire the second. I much preferred Magens Bay; Sapphire is bigger, but it’s rocky, and seaweed’y (is that a word?) and prime for snorkeling if that’s your thing. Magens is tranquil, with powder soft sand, and crystal clear water, no waves… just beautiful.

[@debbieneilson1491]

Headed there on a cruise in less than seven x months. Thank you for this video.

[@LifeWellCruised]

I love Magens Bay! Looks like such a fabulous cruise 👌

[@juliearnold1516]

Awesome!!

[@deborahbolton3417]

Love going to Megans bay. Been to St. Thomas a couple of times but Megans bay was the first. Glad you enjoy yourselves thanks for the video💖🙏🏼🛳⚓️🥰

[@RockSimmer-gal4God]

The beach looks good!!! A Restaurant on the beach Sounds awesome!!! I like sand beaches as well!!!

[@cassieirving3838]

I was in St. Thomas last month. Saw the steel drum player...even bought his cd 😁😁 he was a good time!

[@barbielou5611]

Beautiful view

[@ssue4q]

Awesome guys awesome

[@michelleb749]

Looks like an amazing day!

[@sandikopp59]

Loved that beach when we visited there on our cruise...

[@pambarber4915]

So glad you are enjoying Megans Bay, the hurricane had just come through when we were there and it was really messed up!

[@katherinestead708]

love, love, love Magen's bay!

[@jekylltraveler]

Wife and I were married on Lindquist Beach. Beautiful island. As well as St John.

[@joem2130]

This was a fantastic video!!! Y'all are always good looking people, but in this video Elisa looks EXTRA gorgeous and glowy and Jason looks EXTRA handsome and sharp! It must be the fact that y'all are having so much fun!!

[@EECCTravels]

Awe thank you so much!!! 😊

[@alej8902]

That was an absolutely awesome day 🛳☀️🌴🌊

[@EECCTravels]

Yes it was!!

[@carolynshepherd8344]

We went to St. Thomas and Magen's Bay Beach back in 2019. It was probably the most beautiful beach I've ever been to. We got there pretty early before all the crowds and actually swam with wild sea turtles. It was amazing!

[@joem2130]

Ivan seems absolutely fantastic!!!

[@heathermiddleton4958]

I can't believe you found Genisis name on an ornament. Great find.

[@EECCTravels]

I was so excited!!

[@brklyngirl68]

My favorite and best beach.

[@martins4860]

Hahhahaha love this video . When Alyssa took the third SIP of that Banana daiquiri and it was over with full sentences and all three ladies out. Side of the store could not say Banana hahahahahahaha

[@kimhayes7075]

I love Magen’s Bay! I remember Mahogany Run, there was one part of the course that your ball could fly over the cliff down to the ocean, Lol!

[@AmandaShows]

Magen’s Bay beach is amazing even on non-cruise ships days!! It’s so peaceful and way less crowded. We stayed a week in St. Thomas and explored with a rental car.

[@ktthomas6161]

Thats crazy if they do😁

[@dianerosum4306]

Been to Magens Bay many times. It is beautiful there. Next time your in St Thomas take the ferry to St Johns to Trunk’s Bay. St. John’s is so so beautiful also !!! Looks like your having a great cruise!!!

[@skmitchell98]

What a fantastic day spent with new and old friends! Ivan was great! Hmmm… famous last words… at some point we will have to eat today🤣🤣

[@EECCTravels]

Yeah didn’t we finally eat pizza back on the ship 😂

[@skmitchell98]

@@EECCTravels like 10 pizzas 🤣

[@Funsizecruiser]

But we did have actual bananas in those drinks!! Just sayin...

[@nevaherschell9495]

On our second call at St Thomas, we took a ferry to St John. Beach at National Park was exceptional! Trunk Bay has a snorkeling trail that is great for all ages

[@EECCTravels]

Very cool we will have to check that out!!

[@crimsontidegal6332]

I have been to Megan's Bay and it is nice but the beaches in Aruba beats it hands down. ST Thomas does have georgious scenery.

[@redmosquitox]

Love Magens Bay!!! ❤️👍🏼

[@teniakniolek878]

Love your videos. Very informative. Great sun hat. Iam in the market for one.

[@EECCTravels]

There is a link in every video’s description to our Amazon store, you can find it there 👍

[@margaretavery8489]

I live in STT. When my friends came on a ship in December. I took them to both overlooks. Though I live here, the view is still breathtaking every day. Next time you come check out Secret Harbor.

[@margaretavery8489]

Oh...the pizza at Magen's is good

[@kennethking9648]

Just found your channel. Love your style, how you travel and talk about it and great positive attitude. About Ivan's awesome tour, you say he was a local taxi guy/private tour guide but it looked like there were others in the van. Did you arrange him through any company or just called his number? Thanks a lot. Keep traveling, youtubing and smiling!

[@joesimeao7611]

You guys are just so awesome and always enjoy your videos …. Have you ever thought of a cruise to the Panama Canal

[@canadafragrancereviewerdia9119]

I think this is the prettiest port i have ever seen, hopefully one day i can go cruising. Got to get my husband on board for that one, he isnt a fan of water.

[@whale5646]

Wow that show was amazing. I hope they have it on my cruise. My husband and I will be celebrating our 50th anniversary in 8 years. We want to go somewhere like Ireland. Hope you can help me plan for the cruise. happy cruising.

[@EECCTravels]

I absolutely can help you plan it!!

[@brittanymcmurtry7915]

glad yall had fun! how to you like RC? after sailing with them I cant see myself going back to Carnival LOL

[@rickybobby7986]

Great video guys! First video of yours that I've seen. I liked and subscribed... The wife and I've been to St Thomas twice on Celebrity's Equinox, and last year we rented a house and took the family for a week. As I type this on Friday 7/15/22, we (the family) will be arriving on the Island exactly one week from now. We've rented another house and will spend 8 nights on the island. (We're back on the water next April ('23) when the wife and I are taking my older sister on her first cruise. Ten nights on Equinox. Be well!

[@Gmso340]

My home! Let´s have lunch. And he is right, no venomous species on island or I should say indigenous to the island . As of late, people have been moving to the islands and bringing their pet snakes and releasing them when they leave. Fish and Wildlife has been getting a lot of calls about invasive species, especially snakes, so you know its a big deal. I am glad you enjoyed my home. Heading on an Alaskan cruise this year, trading in my warmth for some cold...just for a few days! Happy Cruising!

[@dadaboutdisney7399]

Harmony of the Seas is my family’s favorite ship currently although we are trying to book Wonder of the Seas for later in the year!

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

Loved your bathing suit Elisa and Jason is rocking it in his glasses ! Amazing show.

[@dean4793]

I ordered that pink cotton candy cocktail and I can still taste it... hated it lol

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

OK Ivan, I'll be there in May.

[@NiceyP0123]

12 days to go 😍😍😍😍

[@realcdcruze3558]

Next time you need to get the foot long banana daiquiri. We ate at Wonderland on Anthem of the Seas. To be honest we thought it was gimmicky and even though we had the unlimited dining package we made no attempts to return. Personally I preferred the MDRs over the speciality dining but the Sushi restaurant was closed and we really wanted to try it!

[@kimberlypetrie2236]

we are going on the wonder of the seas to St. Thomas will looking up Ivan

[@aidanlexer1829]

I was just on harmony at the same time Coco cay was so fun

[@robinmarie1272]

Alyssa, you look younger and younger every time I see you! You are doin it right, girl!

[@EECCTravels]

You are too sweet 😊

[@sylviat8461]

Getting on the Harmony in 11 days. We don’t have a cruise excursion in St. Thomas and always concerned with venturing outside the cruise excursions. This seems like it was SO MUCH FUN! How much was this trip with the Taxi Driver and I’m guessing you felt 100% comfortable????

[@SchoolJules13]

Next time take the ferry over to St John and go to Trunk Bay!! The best beach!!

[@cooncat1795]

I did a very similar tour in St. Thomas when I was on the Freedom of the Seas. The first of the Freedom Series. I was on it in 2007 and the ship was only a year old. My last cruise was in 2010 on the Oasis. I really miss cruising. How safe is it on the ship now? Are there many cases of Omicron now?

[@sswan9689]

I visited all those overlooks in Jan. 2020. NCL Encore. Didn't go to Magen's Bay- maybe next time. Took pictures from overlooks & had to world famous banana daiquiri. It was so good!! I thought Genesis name was spelled like the beer, Hennessey Lol!!

[@EECCTravels]

It is the Spanish pronunciation of her name. It’s beautiful isn’t it?

[@sswan9689]

@@EECCTravels I have heard the name Hennessey before. Lol!! Living in NYC it's a common name. Also Cardi B's little sister name is Hennessey. I am probably spelling it wrong every time though Lol

[@leesavalle73]

You guys look like you had a fabulous time! can I ask who you booked the excursion through? it's exactly what we'd like to do!

[@lethamurray3536]

Sure wish your videos weren't so delayed. I also follow you on FB, so it's hard to correlate the current on FB & delayed on UTube. When I saw this video thumbnail I thought to myself, "Why isn't he wearing his arm sling??" Then read the thumbnail and realized that it was a previous cruise!! What a nice driver. What cool experience at Wonderland.

[@EECCTravels]

We are putting out the Celebrity APEX video starting next week so it’s not really that delayed! It’s a lot of work to put these together so there is gonna be some delay…lol!

[@vampzukii]

EECC travels is the best cruiser ever you inspired me to start making a cruise channel and question? how do you edit your videos? and how did u find ur yt name? :D I hope u get too 100k subs soon!

[@EECCTravels]

I use final cut pro for my editing software and the name of our channel was inspired by our kids names, the first letter of our kids names that is.

[@vampzukii]

@@EECCTravels oh okay :D ty for telling and interesting reason!

[@peggyburnett6331]

I might have to try that shit! And your hair is absolutely gorgeous!

[@peggyburnett6331]

I am so sorry! I should always proofread before I send! I meant ship! So embarrassed!

[@christalarmstrong300]

Would you pick Sapphire Beach or Magens Beach for first time visitor?

[@ducheau100]

Magens is beautiful but a bit crowded. I was there two weeks ago. I found the water chilly. 🥶🥶 Did you? I only like it if its at least 82 degrees. I don't like a "get used to it period". I like to jump in with no adjustment.

[@leidaoneill3225]

I Love Magens Bay. I remember many years ago "70's" that no boats, sailboats, or yachts were allowed to enter anywhere near this beautiful beach. Now I see many vessels. Eventually this will be ruining the waters. Makes me very sad.😮‍💨😔

[@juanitaclark1355]

Can you tell me who to contact for private tour, please. We will be going in Sept 2023

[@adventuregypsys6896]

How long was the tour we are going in October

[@kristilaursen7407]

I love your hat, what brand is it?

[@MissLeaLeaOliver]

Is there a way to take a shuttle or ride to the beach thats not part of the excursion? Our excursion is showing sold out and we want to go

[@lindasalconi2039]

Did you prefer magan bay or sapphire beach ?going in april

[@tracih4real]

If you don't mind me asking, How much was the private St. Thomas tour for two?

[@trishkeller920]

What tour company did you use? We are going to be there in November

[@BarbaraT73]

Was your tour with Ivan through Royal? We have always been warned against taking excursions that are not associated with the cruise line- but looks like you had a blast- do you normally book excursions with or without the cruise line?

[@EECCTravels]

We are a-ok booking outside the cruise line. Ivan is a private driver, his number is [phone].

[@richora2007]

@@EECCTravels Finger Crossed just had contact with Mr Ivan for our arrival in May hoping to have the same experience, what is something you would do differently going back?

[@xx1aelmore1xx]

Going next week!!! How'd you arrange the tour?

[@EECCTravels]

Here is Ivan’s number [phone]. Have fun!!

[@paulac5934]

What tour agency did you use? Looks like a good one 😃

[@EECCTravels]

Ivan is a private driver, here is his number [phone].

[@marymiddleton5324]

Out of the two beaches you have been to which would you recommend?

[@EECCTravels]

The water is prettier at Sapphire!

[@weinjohn]

What are the names of the overlooks? Where's the world famous daiquiri place?

[@jonwood4283]

Sure looked a beautiful island, didn't get a good vibe off the Wonderland dining experience from you guys, would that be fair?

[@EECCTravels]

The appetizers are strange but the entrees and desserts are really good! And it’s a fun environment, we have done it twice now.

[@monicadepoy5157]

Sorry to say, this was another event we missed on the “group cruise”. Didn’t have too much luck navigating the reservation app😢

[@EECCTravels]

So sorry you missed it!!!!

[@heideleskun1163]

Do you have a link for his tour? The only thing I'm pulling up for his name is for Virgin Gorda but there is no Ivan Nicholas for St Thomas. I see his official U.S. VI Tour association badge on his pocket under his name but no other designation for contact. Unless I'm missing something St. Johns has an AWESOME beach

[@EECCTravels]

Ivan is a private driver, his number is [phone].

[@travisk1518]

Did you book your tour through Royal? I am interested in some info about how you guys reached Ivan. I found a tripadvisor comment with a phone number to reach Ivan, but it does not seem to be an offical group/company. You checked off every thing I plan to do in one tour. 155 days can not pass fast enough.

[@EECCTravels]

Ivan is a private driver, his number is [phone]. Give him a call or text.

[@tallevi]

How much cost the taxi tour?

[@silviaaiello2687]

I love your bathing suit Alisa!

[@souprnm]

If it was your first time on island....would you go to blue lagoon or Magens Beach?

[@EECCTravels]

Blue lagoon is in Nassau, but we would go with Magens Bay between the two!

[@titustaylor6837]

Try finding something with my name on it name is Titus lol