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Water Island Beach Guide

Frequently Asked Beach Related Questions

Q: Are there any nude beaches?
A: No, public nudity is illegal in the Virgin Islands.

Q: Are all beaches open to the public?
A: Yes, however property beyond the tree line is often private and should be respected.

Q: Which beach is the best for collecting shells?
A: It is illegal to collect shells from beaches in the Virgin Islands; they are confiscated at airport customs if found.

More Frequently Asked Questions


Honeymoon Beach
Honeymoon Beach, Water Island
  • Swimming: Calm
  • Beachside: Sand
  • Food/Drinks: short walk to deli, vendors sometimes 
  • Water Sports Center: No
  • Accessibility: Car, Walk
  • Snorkeling: Fair
  • Amenities: Restroom (not always open)
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Honeymoon Beach is a pretty, white sand beach. The shore is lined with palm trees. Small palm frond umbrella huts offer shade and there is a shed on the beach. The beach is typically surf free and deepens gradually so is perfect for small children. The crystal clear water is inviting and offers fair snorkeling. The beach is usually sparsely populated on weekdays except for a couple hours in the afternoon when a boat charter stops in. It is a favorite for residents on weekends, particularly on Sundays. (Directions from Ferry Dock to Honeymoon Beach) A pizza boat is sometimes anchored in the bay and on weekends a food van sells lunch. For regular lunch options head to Pirate's Ridge Deli, a short 5-8 minute walk from the beach. (Directions to Pirate's Ridge Deli.)

Sprat Bay
  • Sprat Bay, Water Island Swimming: Calm to Gentle Surf
  • Beachside: Mostly Sand
  • Food/Drinks: No
  • Water Sports Center: No
  • Accessibility: Car
  • Snorkeling: Fair
  • Amenities: None
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Coconut trees line the area around Sprat Bay giving it a very tropical, uninhabited feel. Rarely populated, the bay is calm with an occasional surf. The beach has soft white sand with some rockier areas toward the end of the bay. No amenities are available on the beach so it is necessary to bring drinks and snacks with you.

Limestone Beach
  • Limestone Beach, Water Island Swimming: Calm
  • Beachside: Mostly Pebbles, Coral
  • Food/Drinks: No
  • Water Sports Center: No
  • Accessibility: Walking Path
  • Snorkeling: Fair
  • Amenities: None
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Limestone Beach is a long shallow beach. Rocky in several areas, it is good for exploring and is usually unpopulated. You can walk out from the beach to a reef for fair snorkeling. Behind the reef the water deepens quickly and currents are strong. Tide pools often form around the rocks in the center of the beach; wading through them can be interesting. You might spot a whelk, starfish or small fish. You can also walk & explore along the shoreline. Dive shoes are recommended for walking around tide pools. Swim with caution. (Directions from Ferry Dock to Limestone Beach)


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