On Water Island, south of St. Thomas, Honeymoon Beach curves around the clear waters of Druiff Bay. Soft white sand and swaying palm trees invite visitors to linger in this peaceful tropical paradise, while a bustling beach bar offers amenities, sustenance, and many different ways to play.
Visitors can relax on a hammock and soak up the island vibes under a palapa umbrella, or swim, snorkel, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard in the calm waters; there are also games at the beach, like corn hole and horseshoes. Food and drinks are available from Dinghy’s Beach Bar, which offers a floating bar, too. A ferry between St. Thomas and Water Island makes it easy to visit Honeymoon Beach independently, and several boat charters also stop there as part of a half-day or full-day tour.
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Bring cash for the ferry to Water Island.
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Beach gear and water-sport rentals are available.
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Free WiFi is available at the beach bar.
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There is another Honeymoon Beach located on St. John.
Honeymoon Beach is on the western coast of Water Island. Ferries depart St. Thomas from Crown Bay to Water Island daily and take around 15 minutes; from the ferry pier, it’s a 10- to 15-minute walk uphill to reach Honeymoon Beach. Golf carts are available for rent, and the beach bar offers rides as well. Some boat charters from St. Thomas include a stop at Honeymoon Beach.
The beach is popular on weekends, especially on Sundays. Visit in the morning or during the week, when crowds are smaller; charter boats usually stop at the beach in the afternoon. The ferry between St. Thomas and Water Island runs daily from morning to early evening.
Along with Honeymoon Beach, other attractions on the island include the rocky Limestone Beach, on the south side of the island, and the ruins of the Carolina Point Plantation. Fort Segarra at Flamingo Point—built during World War II by the US government to protect the nearby submarine base, but never completed—draws travelers with its panoramic views and underground tunnels.
