Name: The beach is lovely and definitely worth visiting. It's not overly crowded, and there are amenities like bathrooms and food available. You can rent tiki umbrellas or regular beach umbrellas, as well as snorkeling gear. I didn't personally snorkel, but others reported seeing turtles and stingrays. The beach is a short walk from the ferry, so there's no need to rent a golf cart, and there's even a free shuttle to take you there.
Item: Honeymoon beach
Rating: 10
Author: Jared M.

About Water island

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent pebbly beaches of Water island attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Water island Best beaches

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Honeymoon beach

Charlotte Amalie 3.7 km

Very good

8.2

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season

5.5 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Limestone beach

Charlotte Amalie 2.7 km

Tolerable

5.9

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water • Deserted

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Beaches in small bays

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 2 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Water island.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Water island, they are as follows:

The island's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is pebble of bright color.
Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 1.
Some beach bays can be densely occupied by motor boats or yachts, which usually negatively affects water pollution. There are about 1 beach in Water island, where a significant number of ships can be observed from time to time.
The average distance from the road to beach in Water island is less than 500 meters. 2 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Water island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Water island's beaches

Honeymoon beach

10 Jared M.

The beach is lovely and definitely worth visiting. It's not overly crowded, and there are amenities like bathrooms and food available. You can rent tiki umbrellas or regular beach umbrellas, as well as snorkeling gear. I didn't personally snorkel, but others reported seeing turtles and stingrays. The beach is a short walk from the ferry, so there's no need to rent a golf cart, and there's even a free shuttle to take you there.

Limestone beach

6 Larinda Kiyama

Although I awarded this beach with a rating of three stars, I must admit that it's not the typical sandy and serene beach that most people expect. The sand is actually composed of broken coral reef and is quite rocky, so it's advisable to wear reef walkers for the short forest hike down to the water. Additionally, the coral and sea urchins in the water make it quite hazardous, and the locals have warned about the rip tide, which makes it unsuitable for snorkeling unless you are an experienced swimmer. However, this secluded beach is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, with monarch butterflies fluttering around and fish swimming in the tide pools when the tide is out. There are no facilities here, unlike other beaches in the US Virgin Islands, but it's an excellent spot for shell hunting, although removing them is illegal. One downside is the abundance of seaweed that floats in, making the water appear uninviting. If you're looking for a typical beach experience, then Honeymoon Beach across the island is a better option. But if you're up for an adventure and want to explore the shoreline, then this beach is worth a visit.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is September - air temperature during this time warms up to 28.8°C and water up to 29.7°C. The coldest month is March - air temperature drops to 25.6°C and water to 26.2°C. Air and water temperature allows you to relax comfortably in the island all year round, which is enjoyed by tourists and locals.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Water island? In total there are 2 beaches and the most popular is Honeymoon beach.