18 Mar 2023
The beach is part of a resort that was recently acquired, and a local told us that they really turned the place around. Plenty of parking. It isn't super well marked or signed, but it's kinda the only beach there, so you figure it out. It's a small beach, but it isn't crowded and people are respectful.
We had plenty of communication leading up to this booking; the company sometimes operates out of Frederiksted if a cruise ship is due that day - we got lucky and were able to go to Chenay Bay. Our host, Dakari, was friendly and helpful! There were only a few people there, so there wasn't any shortage of equipment for snorkeling, paddleboarding, or kayaking. Beach umbrellas and lounge chairs were already up by the time we arrived.
What makes it easy to spend an entire day or afternoon there is 1) easy access to bathroom facilities, and 2) the resort's bar, which has a good menu for lunch. The burger was *unreasonably* good.
The water is warm and stays pretty shallow for a ways, and if seaweed bothers you just be aware that it's unavoidable past a certain point. When we were paddleboarding, we also let the wind push us further than we intended, so it was quite the workout getting back to the launch point!
Finally, shout out to the chunky beach dog who wanders around saying hi to everyone; she's such a sweetheart.