U.S. Virgin Islands Port of call

St. Thomas

Choose a beach day or explore Charlotte Amalie

Start with your terminal: Havensight and Crown Bay are different arrival points. For a beach day, choose Magens Bay or Sapphire, arrange the return ride, and keep lunch and rental costs separate. Choose Fort Christian’s available museum spaces, public spaces in Emancipation Garden or selected downtown streets around Main Street. Each needs a connection from your assigned St. Thomas arrival. Magens Bay, viewpoints and St. John crossings require separate plans.

Explore on your own

Charlotte Amalie harbor, photographed in 2009.Captain-tucker · CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped)

St. Thomas at a glance

Walk from portWalking route depends on your arrival Dock or tenderDock or tender; check your sailing Going fartherArrange a ride to the beaches CurrencyU.S. dollars Time ashoreCheck your ship’s all-aboard time

Option 1

Explore on your own

Choose a plan for the stops, food, walking and extra costs. Suggested plans are flexible; use your ship’s all-aboard time to set your return.

Hours and prices checked Oct 6, 2026.

Managed beach park

Magens Bay & lunch

Choose beach time and Fairchild’s in one place, with park entry and rentals budgeted separately.

Total needs confirmation3 hr–4 hr at the stopsAdd getting there, back and time to spare.

Return ride to your actual dock
Entry, rentals, ride & food extra

Stops, in order

Your magens bay & lunch plan

A little structure, room to explore.

At the stops: 3 hr–4 hr
Getting there and back: Confirm locally
Time to spare: 1 hr

Confirm your dock and arrange the beach pickup.
Check park facilities and settle rentals before relaxing.
Eat within the kitchen window and meet your return driver.

Time to allow: Not timed yet: some connections still need confirming.
Time at the stops: 3 hr–4 hr. Suggested time at the stops, including local browsing and a food break where described. Transport to and from the outing is separate.
Transport and waiting: Not yet included in a total. Confirm Havensight, Crown Bay or the actual tender landing, then arrange a Magens Bay pickup from that arrival point. Agree where the driver collects you after the beach and Fairchild’s stop and whether both rides are included. Ask the park about the beach access you require. Include terminal entry and, on a tender call, the ship’s last-boat instructions.
Connection evidence: Magens Bay Authority describes taxis from the cruise port. VI Taxi Association lists transfers from both WICO and Crown Bay docks and accepts custom transport enquiries. Neither publishes the complete beach return or your pickup wait. Checked Oct 6, 2026. Transport notes checked Oct 6, 2026. The complete connection still needs confirming.
Return reserve: Keep 1 hr spare before all-aboard, or before the last tender if that is earlier. Our suggestion, not a cruise-line rule; allow more if your ship asks.
If you get ashore late: Shorten beach time and skip extra shopping.
Walking & access: Ask about beach access and appropriate transport before travel; listed facilities do not establish an accessible water route.
Park hours & facilities: The park lists restrooms, showers, picnic areas and food service. Chairs, umbrellas and snorkel equipment are rented separately. Published park hours are 7 am–5:30 pm; these are not the restaurant’s kitchen hours.
Fairchild’s lunch: Mahi-mahi tacos, burgers, pizza and coconut shrimp. Published hours: daily 10 am–5 pm, with food orders ending at 4 pm. Meals and drinks cost extra. Checked Sep 21, 2026.
Separate costs: Our advice: add the return ride, beach admission where charged, shade, chairs and lunch before comparing beach options. Do not assume a taxi quote includes admission.
Booking & access: VI Taxi Association lists transfers from WICO and Crown Bay, custom quotes and wheelchair accommodations by enquiry. Confirm the actual vehicle, boarding equipment, chair dimensions and both pickups before booking. A standard safari vehicle is not evidence of wheelchair access; check the beach or town approach separately. Checked Oct 6, 2026.

Set a return reminder

Port dayAll-aboard time (ship time)

Your phone uses its own clock; if it differs from ship time, set the reminder by ship time.

Hours and prices checked Oct 6, 2026.

Magens Bay Authority: facilities and rentals Magens Bay Authority: admission and park hours Fairchild’s: menu and kitchen hours Magens Bay Authority: facilities and rentals (connection review, Oct 6, 2026)Virgin Islands Taxi Association: dock transfers and vehicle enquiries (Oct 6, 2026)

Sand and a beach-bar meal

Sapphire Beach

Spend the outing at Sapphire with your rental arrangements and return point settled.

Total needs confirmation3 hr–4 hr at the stopsAdd getting there, back and time to spare.

Return ride
Transport, rentals & food extra

Stops, in order

Sapphire Beach on the local map
Directions to Sapphire Beach (opens Google Maps)

Your sapphire beach plan

A little structure, room to explore.

At the stops: 3 hr–4 hr
Getting there and back: Confirm locally
Time to spare: 1 hr

Choose a beach access and confirm rental prices.
Enjoy beach time and check the Beach Bar’s kitchen service.
Return to the terminal named by your ship.

Time to allow: Not timed yet: some connections still need confirming.
Time at the stops: 3 hr–4 hr. Suggested time at the stops, including local browsing and a food break where described. Transport to and from the outing is separate.
Transport and waiting: Not yet included in a total. Give the driver your actual cruise arrival and the Sapphire Beach destination; the beach bar lists Sapphire Beach Club as its location. Set a specific return meeting point and pickup time before leaving the vehicle. Confirm beach access and rental availability directly. Return to your own dock or tender landing, not another terminal.
Connection evidence: Sapphire Beach Bar identifies its location at Sapphire Beach Club. VI Taxi Association lists WICO and Crown Bay dock transfers and custom quotes, without a complete Sapphire journey or guaranteed return pickup wait. Checked Oct 6, 2026. Transport notes checked Oct 6, 2026. The complete connection still needs confirming.
Return reserve: Keep 1 hr spare before all-aboard, or before the last tender if that is earlier. Our suggestion, not a cruise-line rule; allow more if your ship asks.
If you get ashore late: Shorten beach time and return directly.
Walking & access: Confirm the drop-off route, facilities and any assistance with the rental operator.
Beach rentals: A choice for sand with food and rental services nearby. Chair and snorkel rentals are available in the beach area; confirm the operator, price and return point before paying.
Sapphire Beach Bar: Fish tacos, burgers and coconut shrimp at Sapphire Beach. Published opening hours: daily 10 am–8 pm; confirm kitchen service for your visit. Food and drinks cost extra. Checked Sep 21, 2026.
Return pickup: Our advice: agree on the total passenger fare, currency, pickup location and return time. Leave room for traffic and the walk through the terminal.
Booking & access: VI Taxi Association lists transfers from WICO and Crown Bay, custom quotes and wheelchair accommodations by enquiry. Confirm the actual vehicle, boarding equipment, chair dimensions and both pickups before booking. A standard safari vehicle is not evidence of wheelchair access; check the beach or town approach separately. Checked Oct 6, 2026.

Set a return reminder

Port dayAll-aboard time (ship time)

Your phone uses its own clock; if it differs from ship time, set the reminder by ship time.

Hours and prices checked Oct 6, 2026.

U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: St. Thomas beaches Sapphire Beach Bar: food menu Sapphire Beach Bar: hours and location Sapphire Beach Bar: hours and location (connection review, Oct 6, 2026)Virgin Islands Taxi Association: dock transfers and vehicle enquiries (Oct 6, 2026)

A shorter call

Keep it near your arrival

Use your arrival area’s shops and food options when a beach round trip would squeeze the day.

Total needs confirmation1 hr–2 hr at the stopsAdd getting there, back and time to spare.

Stay by your own arrival area
Food & purchases extra

Map references

Choose your assigned arrival area and return to your own ship. These are alternative terminals, not successive stops. If your ship tenders, confirm the actual landing with the crew before using a map reference.

Your keep it near your arrival plan

A little structure, room to explore.

At the stops: 1 hr–2 hr
Getting there and back: Confirm locally
Time to spare: 1 hr

Check whether you are at Havensight, Crown Bay or a tender landing.
Ask which shops and dining options are open in that arrival area.
Return using your ship’s boarding or tender instructions.

Time to allow: Not timed yet: some connections still need confirming.
Time at the stops: 1 hr–2 hr. Suggested time at the stops, including local browsing and a food break where described. Transport to and from the outing is separate.
Transport and waiting: Not yet included in a total. Build the short outing around the actual Havensight, Crown Bay or tender arrival given by your ship. Save that entrance or landing before choosing a nearby food or shopping stop. Crown Bay’s port authority lists taxis on site if needed; agree the return destination and avoid treating the two cruise terminals as interchangeable.
Connection evidence: The port authority identifies Crown Bay’s Austin “Babe” Monsanto terminal and on-site taxis. This does not establish which berth your sailing uses or a walking route from another arrival. Checked Oct 6, 2026. Transport notes checked Oct 6, 2026. The complete connection still needs confirming.
Return reserve: Keep 1 hr spare before all-aboard, or before the last tender if that is earlier. Our suggestion, not a cruise-line rule; allow more if your ship asks.
If you get ashore late: Choose a stop near your actual arrival point, not a different terminal.
Walking & access: Ask your ship about the port exit and assistance; do not assume the two terminals have the same route.
Short-call approach: Our suggestion: use the shops and dining at your arrival area if the call is too short for a relaxed beach round trip. Ask the ship about the practical time available before setting off.
Save the correct dock: Our advice: save your terminal name and a screenshot of the meeting point before leaving. Do not book a return simply to “the cruise port.”
Booking & access: VI Taxi Association lists transfers from WICO and Crown Bay, custom quotes and wheelchair accommodations by enquiry. Confirm the actual vehicle, boarding equipment, chair dimensions and both pickups before booking. A standard safari vehicle is not evidence of wheelchair access; check the beach or town approach separately. Checked Oct 6, 2026.

Set a return reminder

Port dayAll-aboard time (ship time)

Your phone uses its own clock; if it differs from ship time, set the reminder by ship time.

Hours and prices checked Oct 6, 2026.

Virgin Islands Port Authority: Crown Bay terminal (connection review, Oct 6, 2026)WICO: Havensight cruise dock and berth schedule Virgin Islands Port Authority: Crown Bay terminal Virgin Islands Taxi Association: dock transfers and vehicle enquiries (Oct 6, 2026)

St. Thomas history within red walls

Fort Christian

Choose available Fort Christian museum rooms for the island’s colonial history.

Total needs confirmation1 hr 30 min–2 hr 30 min at the stopsAdd getting there, back and time to spare.

Confirm both connections
Transport, entry and meals extra

Stops, in order

Fort Christian on the local map
Directions to Fort Christian (opens Google Maps)

Your fort christian plan

A little structure, room to explore.

At the stops: 1 hr 30 min–2 hr 30 min
Getting there and back: Confirm locally
Time to spare: 1 hr

Confirm opening, access, any admission and both passenger connections.
Explore selected available displays at Fort Christian. Closed rooms, archives, booked programs, other sites and a meal are outside this allocation.
Shorten optional browsing, displays or a pause before the agreed return. Do not add a scheduled boat, booked program or regional outing.

Time to allow: Not timed yet: some connections still need confirming.
Time at the stops: 1 hr 30 min–2 hr 30 min. Explore selected available displays at Fort Christian. Closed rooms, archives, booked programs, other sites and a meal are outside this allocation. Transfers, queues and passenger-return procedures are excluded.
Transport and waiting: Not yet included in a total. Choose Fort Christian only after confirming your Havensight, Crown Bay or tender arrival and the fort’s opening for your visit. For a taxi, specify Fort Christian and arrange collection at an agreed meeting point after the galleries. Confirm vehicle boarding and the museum areas you can reach separately. Allow for the return entrance and any last tender.
Connection evidence: VI Taxi Association lists WICO and Crown Bay dock transfers and custom itineraries. No complete arrival-to-Fort-Christian-and-return route or accessible museum approach is established by that service description. Checked Oct 6, 2026. Transport notes checked Oct 6, 2026. The complete connection still needs confirming.
Return reserve: Keep 1 hr spare before all-aboard, or before the last tender if that is earlier. Our suggestion, not a cruise-line rule; allow more if your ship asks.
If you get ashore late: Shorten optional browsing, displays or a pause before the agreed return. Do not add a scheduled boat, booked program or regional outing.
Walking and access: Tourism describes accessible main areas, not a complete upper-floor or port route. Confirm your required spaces. Confirm the actual entrance, available rooms and both cruise connections; full step-free access is not established here.
Opening and entry: Tourism lists usual weekday 09:00-16:00 opening with possible changes. Confirm your date, admission and open rooms directly.
Extra costs: Confirm connections, entry, programs, meals and purchases directly.
Booking & access: VI Taxi Association lists transfers from WICO and Crown Bay, custom quotes and wheelchair accommodations by enquiry. Confirm the actual vehicle, boarding equipment, chair dimensions and both pickups before booking. A standard safari vehicle is not evidence of wheelchair access; check the beach or town approach separately. Checked Oct 6, 2026.

Set a return reminder

Port dayAll-aboard time (ship time)

Your phone uses its own clock; if it differs from ship time, set the reminder by ship time.

Hours and prices checked Oct 6, 2026.

USVI tourism: Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden and Main Street Virgin Islands Taxi Association: dock transfers and vehicle enquiries (Oct 6, 2026)

A place to reflect on emancipation

Emancipation Garden

Choose selected public spaces in Emancipation Garden for monuments and shade in downtown Charlotte Amalie.

Total needs confirmation1 hr–2 hr at the stopsAdd getting there, back and time to spare.

Confirm both connections
Transport, entry and meals extra

Stops, in order

Emancipation Garden on the local map
Directions to Emancipation Garden (opens Google Maps)

Your emancipation garden plan

A little structure, room to explore.

At the stops: 1 hr–2 hr
Getting there and back: Confirm locally
Time to spare: 1 hr

Confirm opening, access, any admission and both passenger connections.
Enjoy selected public spaces and exterior views at Emancipation Garden. Interiors, paid attractions, booked activities, shopping and a meal need separate arrangements.
Shorten optional browsing, displays or a pause before the agreed return. Do not add a scheduled boat, booked program or regional outing.

Time to allow: Not timed yet: some connections still need confirming.
Time at the stops: 1 hr–2 hr. Enjoy selected public spaces and exterior views at Emancipation Garden. Interiors, paid attractions, booked activities, shopping and a meal need separate arrangements. Transfers, queues and passenger-return procedures are excluded.
Transport and waiting: Not yet included in a total. Confirm the ship’s actual arrival before planning the Emancipation Garden visit. If arranging a taxi, agree a legal drop-off and return meeting point near the garden rather than relying on a map pin as a pickup stand. Check the walking crossings and surfaces for your needs, then return to the same cruise terminal or tender landing.
Connection evidence: VI Taxi Association offers transfers from WICO and Crown Bay and custom transport enquiries. A specific garden pickup location, step-free approach and full return allowance still need local confirmation. Checked Oct 6, 2026. Transport notes checked Oct 6, 2026. The complete connection still needs confirming.
Return reserve: Keep 1 hr spare before all-aboard, or before the last tender if that is earlier. Our suggestion, not a cruise-line rule; allow more if your ship asks.
If you get ashore late: Shorten optional browsing, displays or a pause before the agreed return. Do not add a scheduled boat, booked program or regional outing.
Walking and access: Confirm crossings, surfaces, shade and heat. Confirm both passenger connections; a public-space description does not establish a complete step-free port journey.
Opening and entry: Check current public-space access, works, events and weather. Events have separate access conditions.
Extra costs: Confirm connections, entry, programs, meals and purchases directly.
Booking & access: VI Taxi Association lists transfers from WICO and Crown Bay, custom quotes and wheelchair accommodations by enquiry. Confirm the actual vehicle, boarding equipment, chair dimensions and both pickups before booking. A standard safari vehicle is not evidence of wheelchair access; check the beach or town approach separately. Checked Oct 6, 2026.

Set a return reminder

Port dayAll-aboard time (ship time)

Your phone uses its own clock; if it differs from ship time, set the reminder by ship time.

Hours and prices checked Oct 6, 2026.

USVI tourism: Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden and Main Street Virgin Islands Taxi Association: dock transfers and vehicle enquiries (Oct 6, 2026)

Danish-era streets and shopfronts

Main Street facades

Choose selected downtown public streets around Main Street for historic facades and town atmosphere.

Total needs confirmation1 hr–2 hr at the stopsAdd getting there, back and time to spare.

Confirm both connections
Transport, entry and meals extra

Stops, in order

Main Street facades on the local map
Directions to Main Street facades (opens Google Maps)

Your main street facades plan

A little structure, room to explore.

At the stops: 1 hr–2 hr
Getting there and back: Confirm locally
Time to spare: 1 hr

Confirm opening, access, any admission and both passenger connections.
Enjoy selected public spaces and exterior views at Main Street facades. Interiors, paid attractions, booked activities, shopping and a meal need separate arrangements.
Shorten optional browsing, displays or a pause before the agreed return. Do not add a scheduled boat, booked program or regional outing.

Time to allow: Not timed yet: some connections still need confirming.
Time at the stops: 1 hr–2 hr. Enjoy selected public spaces and exterior views at Main Street facades. Interiors, paid attractions, booked activities, shopping and a meal need separate arrangements. Transfers, queues and passenger-return procedures are excluded.
Transport and waiting: Not yet included in a total. Start the Main Street facades outing from your actual arrival, arranging a town transfer if required. Agree the return meeting point before browsing; shop entrances and the optional 99 Steps climb need separate access decisions. Keep purchases and food stops within your return deadline and confirm the correct dock or last tender before heading back.
Connection evidence: VI Taxi Association lists WICO and Crown Bay transfers and accepts custom quotes. That does not establish a full Main Street walking circuit, pickup wait or step-free route back to the ship. Checked Oct 6, 2026. Transport notes checked Oct 6, 2026. The complete connection still needs confirming.
Return reserve: Keep 1 hr spare before all-aboard, or before the last tender if that is earlier. Our suggestion, not a cruise-line rule; allow more if your ship asks.
If you get ashore late: Shorten optional browsing, displays or a pause before the agreed return. Do not add a scheduled boat, booked program or regional outing.
Walking and access: Confirm narrow sidewalks, crossings, heat and crowds. Confirm both passenger connections; a public-space description does not establish a complete step-free port journey.
Opening and entry: Check current public-space access, works, events and weather. Shopping and the 99 Steps climb are separate choices.
Extra costs: Confirm connections, entry, programs, meals and purchases directly.
Booking & access: VI Taxi Association lists transfers from WICO and Crown Bay, custom quotes and wheelchair accommodations by enquiry. Confirm the actual vehicle, boarding equipment, chair dimensions and both pickups before booking. A standard safari vehicle is not evidence of wheelchair access; check the beach or town approach separately. Checked Oct 6, 2026.

Set a return reminder

Port dayAll-aboard time (ship time)

Your phone uses its own clock; if it differs from ship time, set the reminder by ship time.

Hours and prices checked Oct 6, 2026.

USVI tourism: Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden and Main Street Virgin Islands Taxi Association: dock transfers and vehicle enquiries (Oct 6, 2026)

Start with the time you actually have

Count from when you can get off the ship, or ashore by tender, to the all-aboard time, using ship time. Times on these plans are our estimates, with time to spare; they cannot promise a plan fits your sailing.

Short plans need up to 4 hours in total, medium up to 6, long more than 6. A plan with a connection still to confirm has no total.

Put your day on the map

Select a terminal or place to see its location and open directions.

Show on the map

Open Havensight cruise dock in Google Maps

Choose a place for its location, then open Google Maps for directions. Confirm the terminal on your cruise documents; a map result does not establish your ship’s berth or an accessible route.

Getting around

Choose the right return dock

Our advice: save your terminal name and a screenshot of the meeting point before leaving. Do not book a return simply to “the cruise port.”

Arrange the beach return

Our advice: agree on the total passenger fare, currency, pickup location and return time. Leave room for traffic and the walk through the terminal.

Start from the assigned arrival

The port authority distinguishes Crown Bay’s Austin Monsanto terminal from the West Indian Company dock at Havensight and identifies Charlotte Amalie anchorage codes. Confirm the actual berth or tender landing, passenger exit and return arrangements. Downtown Charlotte Amalie is not a single universal ship entrance.

Virgin Islands Port Authority: Crown Bay and Havensight arrivals

Local connections

Confirm the ship’s transfer arrangements or a suitable local vehicle from your actual passenger exit, including pickup, accessible boarding if needed, fare and last return. City streets and attraction entrances are separate from the cruise arrival.

Virgin Islands Port Authority: Crown Bay and Havensight arrivals

Protect the return

Our suggestion: confirm the actual passenger deadline, both connections, waiting and boarding procedures. Complete transfer times, route distances and fares remain unverified.

VITRAN requires a designated stop and exact fare

Checked October 6, 2026: VITRAN lists its regular fixed-route fare at approximately US$2, effective July 18, 2024. Board at designated stops and deposit the exact fare; no change is given. Confirm your route, direction and return timetable with VITRAN before leaving Crown Bay, Havensight or a tender landing. This public-bus fare does not establish a taxi or safari-vehicle fare, a beach connection or the complete route from your passenger exit.

USVI Department of Public Works: VITRAN fares and boarding

Booking & access

VI Taxi Association lists transfers from WICO and Crown Bay, custom quotes and wheelchair accommodations by enquiry. Confirm the actual vehicle, boarding equipment, chair dimensions and both pickups before booking. A standard safari vehicle is not evidence of wheelchair access; check the beach or town approach separately. Checked Oct 6, 2026.

Virgin Islands Taxi Association: dock transfers and vehicle enquiries (Oct 6, 2026)

Make room for lunch

Fairchild’s at Magens Bay

Mahi-mahi tacos, burgers, pizza and coconut shrimp. Published hours: daily 10 am–5 pm, with food orders ending at 4 pm. Meals and drinks cost extra. Checked Sep 21, 2026.

Fairchild’s: menu and kitchen hours

Sapphire Beach Bar

Fish tacos, burgers and coconut shrimp at Sapphire Beach. Published opening hours: daily 10 am–8 pm; confirm kitchen service for your visit. Food and drinks cost extra. Checked Sep 21, 2026.

Sapphire Beach Bar: food menu Sapphire Beach Bar: hours and location

Check the chosen place

Our suggestion: check the actual café or restaurant’s opening, ingredients, payment and complete bill. Public spaces or exhibition access do not establish meal service; no current menu price or meal duration is researched here.

What costs extra?

Published information checked Oct 6, 2026. Confirm current prices before paying.

Plan your spending

Entry is only one cost

Our advice: add the return ride, beach admission where charged, shade, chairs and lunch before comparing beach options. Do not assume a taxi quote includes admission.

Check the details

Bring your own picnic

Magens Bay allows visitors to bring food. Our suggestion: check your ship’s rules on taking food ashore before packing anything from onboard.

Magens Bay Authority: facilities and rentals

Connections

Confirm both journeys

Check pickup, outward and return travel, waiting and the actual passenger entrance. No complete current transfer price is established.

Virgin Islands Port Authority: Crown Bay and Havensight arrivals

Entry and food

Check each purchase

Confirm admission, programs, meals and purchases directly. No whole-day price is established.

USVI tourism: Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden and Main Street

Port details

Can I walk from the ship?

Check whether you arrive at Havensight, Crown Bay or an anchorage. We have not verified a single walking time that applies to all three. Plan a ride for Magens Bay or Sapphire.

WICO: Havensight cruise dock and berth schedule Virgin Islands Port Authority: Crown Bay terminal Magens Bay Authority: facilities and rentals U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: St. Thomas beaches Virgin Islands Port Authority: Crown Bay and Havensight arrivals USVI Department of Public Works: VITRAN fares and boarding Virgin Islands Taxi Association: dock transfers and vehicle enquiries (Oct 6, 2026)

Beach choices: Magens Bay or Sapphire. Plan a ride for either beach. Magens has managed park facilities; Sapphire has beach bars and rental options.Magens Bay Authority: facilities and rentals U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: St. Thomas beaches

Use your actual terminal. Any quoted walk starts at the location named, not automatically at the gangway. Allow for port access, weather and your walking pace.

First steps ashore

Know which dock you are returning to

Ships may dock or tender here. Your sailing’s arrival arrangement determines the starting point, transport connection and time needed to get back aboard.

Your ship confirms the arrival pier and any tender arrangements for your sailing.

St. Thomas terminals, checked Oct 6, 2026
Arrival point	Where you land	What to plan for
Havensight / WICO dock	Long Bay	Use Havensight or WICO when confirming your return destination. Check the ship’s berth instructions before arranging a pickup.WICO: Havensight cruise dock and berth schedule
Crown Bay	West side of Charlotte Amalie harbor	Also called the Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal. The port lists taxis, shops and dining here.Virgin Islands Port Authority: Crown Bay terminal
Confirm Crown Bay, Havensight or anchorage	Assigned passenger arrival	The port authority distinguishes Crown Bay’s Austin Monsanto terminal from the West Indian Company dock at Havensight and identifies Charlotte Amalie anchorage codes. Confirm the actual berth or tender landing, passenger exit and return arrangements. Downtown Charlotte Amalie is not a single universal ship entrance.Virgin Islands Port Authority: Crown Bay and Havensight arrivals

Before you go ashore

How long is the ship in port, and when is all-aboard?

Port hours vary by ship and date in St. Thomas. Check your sailing itinerary for scheduled arrival and departure, then the onboard app or daily notice for all-aboard, ship time and any last-tender deadline. Subtract clearance, both transfers and a return buffer before choosing an outing. Scheduled arrival is not your guaranteed time ashore.

Can I explore independently?

Our suggestion: choose Magens or Sapphire, eat nearby, then return to your own terminal. Trying both adds another transfer. This is our planning suggestion. Compare a ship excursion or reputable independent tour for more complicated outings, including the meeting point and return arrangements.

Sources checked Oct 6, 2026

U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: money and local time

What should I take ashore?

Take your ship card or wearable, the identification specified in the ship’s port briefing, any tour ticket and a way to pay. Save your terminal name, return deadline and ship’s emergency contact offline. Ask whether your original passport is required for this visit; do not assume a phone photo replaces required identification. U.S. dollars. Most businesses accept major cards. Our advice: carry small cash for transport and agree on the full group fare before leaving.

Sources checked Oct 6, 2026

Royal Caribbean: shore-excursion documents and planning Carnival: identification when reboarding U.S. Department of State: cruise travel planning U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: money and local time

How do I get off and back on the ship?

Wait for the ship’s announcement that passengers may go ashore. Follow its gangway, shuttle or tender instructions and any ticketing order. Keep your ship identification ready when leaving and returning. Allow for terminal access checks, queues and security screening before reboarding; tender passengers also need to meet the last return boat.

Sources checked Sep 24, 2026

Carnival: identification when reboarding Royal Caribbean Group: boarding and port-call screening

What should I know about safety around the port?

USVI tourism notes intense sun and left-side road traffic. Check current local weather, stay hydrated, protect valuables and follow your ship’s briefing. No complete passenger-route safety assessment is established.

Sources checked Sep 24, 2026

U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: money and local time

Currency and payments

U.S. dollars. Most businesses accept major cards. Our advice: carry small cash for transport and agree on the full group fare before leaving.

Currency checked Sep 21, 2026

U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: money and local time

More details for St. Thomas

Magens Bay entry: US$7 for nonresidents

Children under 12 enter free; vehicle parking is US$2. These are the authority’s posted fees, checked Sep 21, 2026.

Magens Bay Authority: admission and park hours

Food ashore: Beach lunches cost extra

Fairchild’s at Magens serves tacos, burgers and pizza. Sapphire Beach Bar has fish tacos, burgers and other casual food.

Fairchild’s: menu and kitchen hours Sapphire Beach Bar: food menu

Time ashore: Atlantic Standard Time all year

Check the time used by your ship before setting a return alarm; your phone’s local time may differ.

U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: money and local time

Cruise arrival: Confirm Crown Bay, Havensight or anchorage

Virgin Islands Port Authority: Crown Bay and Havensight arrivals

Local choice: Fort Christian

Choose available Fort Christian museum rooms for the island’s colonial history.

USVI tourism: Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden and Main Street

Another focus: Emancipation Garden

Choose selected public spaces in Emancipation Garden for monuments and shade in downtown Charlotte Amalie.

USVI tourism: Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden and Main Street

Money: US dollars (USD)

US dollars (USD) is the local currency. Confirm the currency charged, payment methods and complete bill directly; no exchange rate or whole-day price is established.

U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: money and local time

A third choice: Main Street facades

Choose selected downtown public streets around Main Street for historic facades and town atmosphere.

USVI tourism: Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden and Main Street

Choose your beach

Magens Bay

The park lists restrooms, showers, picnic areas and food service. Chairs, umbrellas and snorkel equipment are rented separately. Published park hours are 7 am–5:30 pm; these are not the restaurant’s kitchen hours.

Magens Bay Authority: facilities and rentals Magens Bay Authority: admission and park hours

Sapphire Beach

A choice for sand with food and rental services nearby. Chair and snorkel rentals are available in the beach area; confirm the operator, price and return point before paying.

U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: St. Thomas beaches

What to budget for

Entry is only one cost

Our advice: add the return ride, beach admission where charged, shade, chairs and lunch before comparing beach options. Do not assume a taxi quote includes admission.

Bring your own picnic

Magens Bay allows visitors to bring food. Our suggestion: check your ship’s rules on taking food ashore before packing anything from onboard.

Magens Bay Authority: facilities and rentals

A simple day ashore

One beach and lunch

Our suggestion: choose Magens or Sapphire, eat nearby, then return to your own terminal. Trying both adds another transfer.

Keep a short call local

Our suggestion: use the shops and dining at your arrival area if the call is too short for a relaxed beach round trip. Ask the ship about the practical time available before setting off.

Three local choices

Fort Christian

Choose available Fort Christian museum rooms for the island’s colonial history.

USVI tourism: Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden and Main Street

Emancipation Garden

Choose selected public spaces in Emancipation Garden for monuments and shade in downtown Charlotte Amalie.

USVI tourism: Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden and Main Street

Main Street facades

Choose selected downtown public streets around Main Street for historic facades and town atmosphere.

USVI tourism: Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden and Main Street

Other outings need their own plan

Assess other outings separately

Our suggestion: assess Magens Bay, Paradise Point, 99 Steps, island drives and St. John ferries separately. Confirm current opening, entry, weather, both connections and the complete return to your assigned passenger arrival.

Conditions and belongings

U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: money and local time

Around St. Thomas

The port, beaches and places to explore

Voyages that call here

360 itineraries in the catalog

5-Night Very Merrytime Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral ending San Juan5 nights · Disney Fantasy
5-Night Very Merrytime Eastern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan ending in Fort Lauderdale5 nights · Disney Fantasy
6-Night Southern Caribbean6 nights · Rhapsody of the Seas
6-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale ending San Juan6 nights · Disney Fantasy
6-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from San Juan ending in Port Canaveral6 nights · Disney Fantasy
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday7 nights · Allure of the Seas
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday7 nights · Celebrity Reflection
7-Night Eastern Caribbean7 nights · Allure of the Seas
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay, Dominican Republic & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Luna
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic7 nights · Norwegian Aqua
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic7 nights · Norwegian Escape
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic7 nights · Norwegian Getaway
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic7 nights · Norwegian Aqua
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Bahamas7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Barbados & St. Thomas7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Curacao & Aruba7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Curacao & Aruba7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Curacao & St. Thomas7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Curacao & Aruba7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Curacao & Aruba7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Curacao & Aruba7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic7 nights · Norwegian Getaway
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic7 nights · Norwegian Epic
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic7 nights · Norwegian Epic
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay, Dominican Republic & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Luna
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay, Dominican Republic & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Luna
Caribbean: Barbados & St. Thomas7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Barbados & St. Thomas7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Barbados & St. Thomas7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Barbados & St. Thomas7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Barbados & St. Thomas7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Barbados & St. Thomas7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: Barbados & St. Thomas7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Prima
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Prima
7-Night San Juan to Colon7 nights · Grandeur of the Seas
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic7 nights · Norwegian Aura
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas7 nights · Norwegian Aura
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas7 nights · Norwegian Escape
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Tortola7 nights · Norwegian Prima
7-Day Eastern Caribbean: San Juan & St. Thomas7 nights · Eurodam
7-Day Eastern Caribbean: San Juan & St. Thomas7 nights · Nieuw Statendam
7-Day Eastern Caribbean: San Juan & St. Thomas7 nights · Zuiderdam
7-Day Eastern Caribbean Holiday: San Juan & St. Thomas7 nights · Zuiderdam
7-Day Eastern Caribbean: San Juan & St. Thomas7 nights · Zuiderdam
7-Day Eastern Caribbean Holiday: San Juan & St. Thomas7 nights · Zuiderdam
7-Night Southern Caribbean7 nights · Grandeur of the Seas
7-Night St. Thomas & St. Kitts7 nights · Celebrity Beyond
7-Day Eastern Caribbean Holiday: San Juan & St. Thomas7 nights · Rotterdam
7-Night Eastern Caribbean7 nights · Carnival Magic
7-Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Holiday7 nights · Icon of the Seas
7-Night St. Thomas & Puerto Plata7 nights · Celebrity Beyond
7-Night St. Thomas & St. Kitts Holiday7 nights · Celebrity Apex
7-Night Perfect Day CocoCay & East Caribbean7 nights · Harmony of the Seas
7-Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day7 nights · Icon of the Seas
7-Night St. Thomas & Caribbean7 nights · Celebrity Xcel
7-Night St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Samana7 nights · Celebrity Xcel
7-Night St. Thomas & St. Maarten Holiday7 nights · Celebrity Xcel
7-Night Puerto Plata & St. Maarten7 nights · Celebrity Xcel
7-Night St. Thomas & Antigua Holiday7 nights · Celebrity Xcel
7-Night Southern Caribbean Holiday7 nights · Celebrity Summit
7-Night Halloween on the High Seas Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral7 nights · Disney Treasure
7-Night Very Merrytime Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral7 nights · Disney Treasure
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral7 nights · Disney Treasure
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale7 nights · Disney Fantasy
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale7 nights · Disney Fantasy
7-Night Southern Caribbean7 nights · Rhapsody of the Seas
7-Night Southern Caribbean Holiday7 nights · Rhapsody of the Seas
7-Night Southern Caribbean7 nights · Celebrity Summit
7-Night Eastern Caribbean7 nights · Star of the Seas
7-Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day7 nights · Star of the Seas
7-Night St. Thomas & St. Kitts7 nights · Celebrity Apex
7-Night St. Thomas & D.R. Holiday7 nights · Celebrity Beyond
7-Night Perfect Day CocoCay & East Caribbean7 nights · Hero of the Seas
7-Night St. Thomas, St. Kitts & Samana Holiday7 nights · Celebrity Xcel
7-Night St. Thomas, San Juan & Bahamas7 nights · Celebrity Beyond
7-Night St. Thomas & St. Maarten7 nights · Celebrity Apex
7-Night St. Maarten & Puerto Plata7 nights · Celebrity Beyond
7-Night St. Thomas & Antigua7 nights · Celebrity Xcel
7-Night Perfect Day CocoCay & Caribbean Holiday7 nights · Hero of the Seas
7-Night Eastern Caribbean7 nights · Freedom of the Seas
7-Night Eastern Caribbean7 nights · Allure of the Seas
7-Night Southern Caribbean7 nights · Vision of the Seas
7-Night Eastern Caribbean7 nights · Independence of the Seas
7-Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day7 nights · Independence of the Seas
7-Night Perfect Day CocoCay & East Caribbean7 nights · Independence of the Seas
7-Night Perfect Day CocoCay & Caribbean Holiday7 nights · Harmony of the Seas
7-Night Perfect Day CocoCay & East Caribbean7 nights · Icon of the Seas
7-Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Holiday7 nights · Oasis of the Seas
7-Night Eastern Caribbean7 nights · Carnival Celebration
7-Night Eastern Caribbean7 nights · Carnival Venezia
7-Night Eastern Caribbean7 nights · Carnival Vista
7-Night Eastern Caribbean7 nights · Carnival Firenze
7-Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Holiday7 nights · Star of the Seas
7-Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day7 nights · Star of the Seas
7-Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Holiday7 nights · Utopia of the Seas
7-Night Perfect Day CocoCay & East Caribbean7 nights · Star of the Seas
Southern Caribbean Cruise New Year’s7 nights · Scarlet Lady
Southern Caribbean Cruise7 nights · Scarlet Lady
Southern Caribbean Cruise7 nights · Scarlet Lady
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic7 nights · MSC Seashore
Yachtsman's Harbors7 nights · Oceania Allura
Southern Caribbean Cruise7 nights · Scarlet Lady
Southern Caribbean Cruise7 nights · Scarlet Lady
Balmy Island Holiday7 nights · Oceania Vista
Southern Caribbean Cruise7 nights · Scarlet Lady
Southern Caribbean Cruise7 nights · Valiant Lady
United States, Antigua and Barbuda, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic7 nights · MSC Seashore
8-Night Eastern Caribbean8 nights · Celebrity Summit
8-Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday8 nights · Symphony of the Seas
8-Night Eastern Caribbean8 nights · Carnival Celebration
8-Night St. Maarten, San Juan & St. Thomas8 nights · Celebrity Beyond
8-Night Eastern Caribbean8 nights · Carnival Festivale
8-Day Eastern Caribbean: San Juan & St. Thomas8 nights · Eurodam
8-Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day8 nights · Adventure of the Seas
8-Night Very Merrytime Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral8 nights · Disney Treasure
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic8 nights · Norwegian Epic
8-Night Eastern Caribbean8 nights · Carnival Vista
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic8 nights · Norwegian Getaway
Southern Caribbean Cruise8 nights · Valiant Lady
8-Night Antigua, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Samana8 nights · Celebrity Xcel
8-Night Eastern Caribbean8 nights · Carnival Magic
8-Night Southern Caribbean Holiday8 nights · Vision of the Seas
8-Night Southern Caribbean Holiday8 nights · Rhapsody of the Seas
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Antigua and Barbuda, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic8 nights · MSC Seashore
Southern Caribbean Cruise8 nights · Valiant Lady
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Antigua and Barbuda, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Bahamas8 nights · MSC Meraviglia
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Antigua and Barbuda, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic8 nights · MSC Meraviglia
United States, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Netherlands Antilles, Virgin Islands (U.S.)8 nights · MSC Meraviglia
United States, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic8 nights · MSC Meraviglia
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic8 nights · MSC Seashore
United States, Dominican Republic, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Antigua and Barbuda, Netherlands Antilles8 nights · MSC Seashore
Caribbean Essence8 nights · Oceania Allura
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic8 nights · MSC Seashore
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Antigua and Barbuda, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic8 nights · MSC Meraviglia
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic8 nights · MSC Meraviglia
9-Night Antigua, St. Lucia & St. Thomas9 nights · Celebrity Eclipse
9-Night Perfect Day CocoCay & Caribbean Holiday9 nights · Harmony of the Seas
9-Night St. Lucia, St. Kitts & St. Thomas9 nights · Celebrity Eclipse
9-Night Perfect Day CocoCay Holiday9 nights · Symphony of the Seas
9-Night Antigua, St. Kitts & St. Thomas9 nights · Celebrity Eclipse
9-Night Eastern Caribbean9 nights · Adventure of the Seas
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Dominican Republic9 nights · Norwegian Escape
Caribbean: St. Thomas & Dominican Republic9 nights · Norwegian Getaway
9-Night Eastern Caribbean9 nights · Jewel of the Seas
9-Night Southern Caribbean9 nights · Vision of the Seas
9-Night Antigua, St. Kitts & USVI Holiday9 nights · Celebrity Silhouette
9-Night Eastern Caribbean9 nights · Carnival Firenze
9-Night Boston to San Juan9 nights · Celebrity Summit
9-Night Southern Caribbean9 nights · Celebrity Summit
9-Night Perfect Day CocoCay & Caribbean Holiday9 nights · Hero of the Seas
Eastern Caribbean & Bimini Holiday9 nights · Brilliant Lady
Eastern Caribbean & Bimini Holiday — San Juan first9 nights · Brilliant Lady
9-Day Eastern Caribbean: U.s. And British Virgin Islands9 nights · Nieuw Amsterdam
Sunlit Caribbean Gems9 nights · Oceania Vista
Alluring Antilles9 nights · Oceania Allura
Sunlit Caribbean Gems9 nights · Oceania Allura
Island Rhythms & Revelry9 nights · Seven Seas Grandeur
Miami, Ocean Cay, Philipsburg, Basseterre, Charlotte Amalie, Amber Cove, Miami9 nights · MSC Seashore
Eastern Caribbean & Bimini Beach Club9 nights · Brilliant Lady
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas10 nights · Norwegian Pearl
Caribbean: San Juan & Dominican Republic10 nights · Norwegian Dawn
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas10 nights · Norwegian Pearl
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas10 nights · Norwegian Pearl
Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Dominican Republic10 nights · Norwegian Epic
10-Day Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands10 nights · Zuiderdam
10-Night Southern Caribbean Holiday10 nights · Celebrity Apex
10-Night Southern Caribbean10 nights · Vision of the Seas
10-Night Eastern Caribbean10 nights · Carnival Firenze
10-Night Best of Southern Caribbean10 nights · Celebrity Ascent
10-Night Southern Caribbean10 nights · Carnival Firenze
Eastern Caribbean & Bimini Beach Club — St. Thomas & San Juan10 nights · Brilliant Lady
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas10 nights · Norwegian Pearl
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas10 nights · Norwegian Pearl
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas10 nights · Norwegian Pearl
Caribbean: Bermuda & Barbados10 nights · Norwegian Prima
Eastern Caribbean Cruise — Tortola & St. Thomas10 nights · Brilliant Lady
Miami, Charlotte Amalie, Basseterre, Philipsburg, St John s, San Juan, Puerto Plata, Miami10 nights · MSC Poesia
Eastern Caribbean Cruise10 nights · Brilliant Lady
Captivating Island Rhythms10 nights · Oceania Marina
Basslines & Beaches10 nights · Seven Seas Grandeur
Caribbean Splendor10 nights · Oceania Sonata
Paradise At Sea10 nights · Oceania Marina
Tropical Coves10 nights · Oceania Sonata
A Coral Christmas10 nights · Seven Seas Prestige
Steel Drum Serenade10 nights · Seven Seas Grandeur
Tropical Island Havens10 nights · Oceania Allura
Tropical Island Havens10 nights · Oceania Allura
Island Rendezvous10 nights · Seven Seas Grandeur
Fantasy Islands10 nights · Oceania Marina
Tropical Passage10 nights · Seven Seas Prestige
Art Of Island Time10 nights · Seven Seas Mariner
Lesser Antilles Journey10 nights · Seven Seas Grandeur
Caribbean Island Bliss10 nights · Oceania Allura
Bays & Breezes10 nights · Seven Seas Prestige
Caribbean Mystique10 nights · Seven Seas Prestige
Sunset The Year10 nights · Seven Seas Prestige
11-Day Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands11 nights · Rotterdam
11-Night Southern Caribbean11 nights · Carnival Conquest
11-Night Southern Caribbean11 nights · Carnival Firenze
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas11 nights · Norwegian Bliss
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas11 nights · Norwegian Pearl
11-Day Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands11 nights · Rotterdam
11-Day Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands11 nights · Eurodam
11-Day Eastern Caribbean: Windward & Leeward Islands11 nights · Zuiderdam
11-Day Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Windward & Leeward Islands11 nights · Eurodam
Caribbean: Bermuda & Dominican Republic11 nights · Norwegian Pearl
11-Night Ultimate Southern Caribbean Holiday11 nights · Celebrity Ascent
11-Night Eastern Caribbean11 nights · Odyssey of the Seas
11-Day Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Windward & Leeward Islands11 nights · Rotterdam
11-Night Best of Southern Caribbean11 nights · Celebrity Ascent
Caribbean Island Tapestry11 nights · Oceania Sonata
Virgin Islands Voyage11 nights · Seven Seas Prestige
12-Night Southern Caribbean12 nights · Carnival Firenze
Caribbean: Curacao, Aruba & Dominican Republic12 nights · Norwegian Jewel
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas12 nights · Norwegian Bliss
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas12 nights · Norwegian Bliss
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas12 nights · Norwegian Bliss
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas12 nights · Norwegian Bliss
12-Night Southern Caribbean12 nights · Odyssey of the Seas
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas12 nights · Norwegian Bliss
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas12 nights · Norwegian Bliss
12-Night Southern Caribbean12 nights · Carnival Miracle
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas12 nights · Norwegian Bliss
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas12 nights · Norwegian Bliss
Caribbean: Aruba & Barbados12 nights · Norwegian Gem
Transatlantic: Jamaica & Puerto Rico12 nights · Norwegian Gem
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas12 nights · Norwegian Bliss
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas12 nights · Norwegian Bliss
Caribbean: Dominican Republic & St. Thomas12 nights · Norwegian Bliss
Caribbean Breezes12 nights · Oceania Aurelia
Beach-Blessed Isles12 nights · Oceania Sirena
Collector's Caribbean12 nights · Oceania Marina
Prestige Isles12 nights · Seven Seas Prestige
Tides & Traditions12 nights · Seven Seas Mariner
Antillean Island Sojourn12 nights · Oceania Vista
Leeward Breezes & Bays12 nights · Oceania Sonata
Azure Islestopanama12 nights · Oceania Vista
Bon Bini Aruba12 nights · Seven Seas Prestige
Leeward Jewels & Legends12 nights · Oceania Vista
Lush Peaks & Coral Sands12 nights · Oceania Vista
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands13 nights · MSC Seashore
United States, Antigua and Barbuda, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic, Bahamas13 nights · MSC Seashore
14-Day Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan14 nights · Nieuw Statendam
14-Day Eastern Caribbean: Bahamas & San Juan14 nights · Rotterdam
14-Day Eastern Caribbean: San Juan & Bahamas14 nights · Rotterdam
14-Day Eastern Caribbean: Bahamas & San Juan14 nights · Rotterdam
14-Day Eastern Caribbean: Bahamas & San Juan14 nights · Nieuw Statendam
Transatlantic: Bahamas & Spain14 nights · Norwegian Epic
Caribbean: Aruba & Curacao14 nights · Norwegian Breakaway
14-Night Southern Caribbean14 nights · Carnival Pride
14-Night Southern Caribbean14 nights · Carnival Valor
14-Night Southern Caribbean14 nights · Carnival Spirit
14-Day Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Bahamas & San Juan14 nights · Zuiderdam
14-Day Eastern Caribbean: Bahamas & San Juan14 nights · Nieuw Statendam
14-Day Eastern Caribbean: Bahamas & San Juan14 nights · Zuiderdam
14-Night Southern Caribbean14 nights · Carnival Miracle
14-Night Eastern Caribbean14 nights · Carnival Dream
14-Day Eastern Caribbean: Bahamas & San Juan Holiday14 nights · Zuiderdam
14-Night Eastern Caribbean14 nights · Carnival Breeze
14-Night Southern Caribbean14 nights · Carnival Firenze
14-Day Eastern & Western Caribbean: San Juan & Mexico14 nights · Zuiderdam
14-Day Eastern Caribbean: Bahamas & San Juan14 nights · Zuiderdam
14-Day Eastern Caribbean: Bahamas & San Juan14 nights · Eurodam
14-Day Eastern & Western Caribbean: San Juan & Mexico14 nights · Nieuw Statendam
14-Day Eastern & Western Caribbean: San Juan & Mexico14 nights · Eurodam
14-Day Eastern Caribbean: Bahamas & San Juan Holiday14 nights · Eurodam
14-Day Eastern Caribbean: San Juan & Bahamas14 nights · Rotterdam
14-Day Eastern Caribbean: Bahamas & San Juan14 nights · Rotterdam
14-Day Eastern Caribbean: San Juan & Bahamas14 nights · Rotterdam
14-Day Eastern/Western Caribbean: San Juan & Mexico Holiday14 nights · Eurodam
14-Day Eastern Caribbean: Bahamas & San Juan14 nights · Nieuw Statendam
United States, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic14 nights · MSC Seashore
Caribbean Enchantment14 nights · Oceania Vista
Windward Wanderer14 nights · Oceania Sonata
Miami, Nassau, Ocean Cay, Grand Turk Island, Miami, Philipsburg, St John s, Charlotte Amalie, Amber Cove, Miami14 nights · MSC Meraviglia
Miami, Philipsburg, St John s, Charlotte Amalie, Nassau, Miami, Grand Turk Island, Ocean Cay, Nassau, Miami14 nights · MSC Meraviglia
Miami, Grand Turk Island, Ocean Cay, Nassau, Miami, San Juan, Basseterre, Charlotte Amalie, Amber Cove, Miami14 nights · MSC Meraviglia
Miami, Philipsburg, St John s, Charlotte Amalie, Amber Cove, Miami, Grand Turk Island, Ocean Cay, Nassau, Miami14 nights · MSC Meraviglia
Miami, Nassau, Ocean Cay, Puerto Plata, Miami, Nassau, San Juan, Philipsburg, Charlotte Amalie, Miami14 nights · MSC Meraviglia
Miami, Nassau, San Juan, Philipsburg, Charlotte Amalie, Miami, Grand Turk Island, Ocean Cay, Nassau, Miami14 nights · MSC Meraviglia
Miami, Grand Turk Island, Ocean Cay, Nassau, Miami, Philipsburg, St John s, Charlotte Amalie, Puerto Plata, Miami14 nights · MSC Meraviglia
Miami, Grand Turk Island, Ocean Cay, Nassau, Miami, Philipsburg, Basseterre, Charlotte Amalie, Amber Cove, Miami14 nights · MSC Meraviglia
Miami, Philipsburg, Basseterre, Charlotte Amalie, Amber Cove, Miami, Grand Turk Island, Ocean Cay, Nassau, Miami14 nights · MSC Meraviglia
Miami, San Juan, Basseterre, Charlotte Amalie, Amber Cove, Miami, Grand Turk Island, Ocean Cay, Nassau, Miami14 nights · MSC Meraviglia
Miami, Philipsburg, Basseterre, Charlotte Amalie, Amber Cove, Miami, Nassau, Ocean Cay, Grand Turk Island, Miami14 nights · MSC Meraviglia
Miami, Grand Turk Island, Ocean Cay, Nassau, Miami, Philipsburg, St John s, Charlotte Amalie, Nassau, Miami14 nights · MSC Meraviglia
Miami, Philipsburg, St John s, Charlotte Amalie, Puerto Plata, Miami, Nassau, Ocean Cay, Puerto Plata, Miami14 nights · MSC Meraviglia
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Antigua and Barbuda, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Cayman Islands14 nights · MSC Seashore
United States, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Netherlands Antilles, Antigua and Barbuda, Virgin Islands (U.S.)14 nights · MSC Seashore
United States, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic14 nights · MSC Seashore
United States, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos Islands, Antigua and Barbuda, Virgin Islands (U.S.)14 nights · MSC Seashore
United States, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Virgin Islands (U.S.)14 nights · MSC Seashore
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic, Bahamas14 nights · MSC Seashore
United States, Turks and Caicos Islands, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Netherlands Antilles, Virgin Islands (U.S.)14 nights · MSC Seashore
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos Islands, Bahamas14 nights · MSC Seashore
Miami, Ocean Cay, Puerto Plata, Nassau, Miami, Puerto Plata, Charlotte Amalie, St John s, Philipsburg, Miami14 nights · MSC Seashore
United States, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Virgin Islands (U.S.)14 nights · MSC Seashore
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands14 nights · MSC Seashore
United States, Dominican Republic, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Antigua and Barbuda, Netherlands Antilles, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands15 nights · MSC Seashore
Miami, Miami15 nights · MSC Seashore
Caribbean Reverie15 nights · Seven Seas Mariner
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos Islands, Bahamas15 nights · MSC Seashore
17-Day Southern & Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Abc Islands17 nights · Rotterdam
17-Day Eastern Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Bahamas17 nights · Eurodam
17-Day Eastern & Southern Caribbean Holiday: Abc Islands17 nights · Rotterdam
Tropical Triumph17 nights · Oceania Sonata
Tropical Serenade17 nights · Oceania Allura
Holiday Horizons17 nights · Oceania Marina
18-Day Eastern & Western Caribbean: San Juan & Mexico18 nights · Eurodam
White Sands & Brazilian Sun18 nights · Seven Seas Mariner
Southern & Western Voyager19 nights · Oceania Sonata
20-Day Ultimate Caribbean: Bahamas To Abc Islands20 nights · Zuiderdam
20-Day Southern & Eastern Caribbean: Abc & Leeward Islands20 nights · Zuiderdam
Sun-Kissed Symphony20 nights · Oceania Allura
21-Day Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands21 nights · Rotterdam
21-Day Eastern & Western Caribbean Holiday: Belize & Mexico21 nights · Rotterdam
21-Day Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands21 nights · Eurodam
21-Day Western & Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Belize & Mexico21 nights · Eurodam
21-Day Eastern & Western Caribbean Holiday: Belize & Mexico21 nights · Eurodam
21-Day Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands21 nights · Rotterdam
21-Day Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico21 nights · Eurodam
21-Day Panama Canal & Eastern Caribbean: U.s. Virgin Islands21 nights · Nieuw Amsterdam
21-Day Eastern & Southern Caribbean: Abc Islands21 nights · Eurodam
21-Day Southern Caribbean: Cabo Rojo & Abc Islands21 nights · Zuiderdam
21-Day Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico21 nights · Rotterdam
21-Day Western & Eastern Caribbean Holiday: Belize & Mexico21 nights · Rotterdam
21-Day Eastern & Western Caribbean: Leeward Islands & Mexico21 nights · Rotterdam
21-Day Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands21 nights · Rotterdam
21-Day Eastern Caribbean & Panama Canal: U.s. Virgin Islands21 nights · Nieuw Amsterdam
Miami, Miami21 nights · MSC Poesia
Miami, Miami21 nights · MSC Poesia
Caribbean Icons & Miami Magic21 nights · Oceania Sonata
Amazonian Spirit21 nights · Oceania Insignia
22-Day Western & Eastern Caribbean: Mexico & Leeward Islands22 nights · Eurodam
Caribbean Holiday Tapestry22 nights · Oceania Vista
Connoisseur's Caribbean22 nights · Oceania Vista
Southern Caribbean Sojourn24 nights · Seven Seas Mariner
Panamanian & Dutch Delights24 nights · Oceania Vista
Canada & Caribbean Isles25 nights · Oceania Vista
Ultimate Island Holiday25 nights · Seven Seas Voyager
Azure To Iberia26 nights · Seven Seas Prestige
28-Day Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage28 nights · Zuiderdam
Loving The Island Life31 nights · Oceania Sirena
Brazil Unbound33 nights · Oceania Insignia
Sun, Sand & Seas Of Stars44 nights · Oceania Sonata
Epic Antarctic & Amazon54 nights · Oceania Insignia
Grand South America Adventure71 nights · Oceania Aurelia

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St. Thomas cruise port FAQs

Can I walk from the cruise port into St. Thomas?

Check whether you arrive at Havensight, Crown Bay or an anchorage. We have not verified a single walking time that applies to all three. Plan a ride for Magens Bay or Sapphire.

Sources checked Oct 6, 2026

Do cruise ships dock or tender in St. Thomas?

Ships may dock or tender here. Your sailing’s arrival arrangement determines the starting point, transport connection and time needed to get back aboard. Check the terminal comparison above for the different arrival areas.

WICO: Havensight cruise dock and berth schedule Virgin Islands Port Authority: Crown Bay terminal Virgin Islands Port Authority: Crown Bay and Havensight arrivals

Sources checked Oct 6, 2026

What is a beach or sightseeing option from St. Thomas cruise port?

Beach choices: Magens Bay or Sapphire. Plan a ride for either beach. Magens has managed park facilities; Sapphire has beach bars and rental options.

Magens Bay Authority: facilities and rentals U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: St. Thomas beaches

Sources checked Oct 6, 2026

Can I explore St. Thomas without a ship excursion?

U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: money and local time

Sources checked Oct 6, 2026

How do I get around during a St. Thomas port stop?

Choose the right return dock. Our advice: save your terminal name and a screenshot of the meeting point before leaving. Do not book a return simply to “the cruise port.” Arrange the beach return. Our advice: agree on the total passenger fare, currency, pickup location and return time. Leave room for traffic and the walk through the terminal.

Virgin Islands Port Authority: Crown Bay and Havensight arrivals USVI Department of Public Works: VITRAN fares and boarding Virgin Islands Taxi Association: dock transfers and vehicle enquiries (Oct 6, 2026)

Sources checked Oct 6, 2026

What should I bring ashore in St. Thomas?

Royal Caribbean: shore-excursion documents and planning Carnival: identification when reboarding U.S. Department of State: cruise travel planning U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: money and local time

Sources checked Oct 6, 2026

What is the all-aboard time in St. Thomas?

What safety advice should I check for St. Thomas?

U.S. Virgin Islands tourism: money and local time

Sources checked Sep 24, 2026

Sources and updates

Local guide checked Oct 6, 2026. New practical guidance carries its own source dates. Published prices, hours and terminal use can change. Our outing suggestions are editorial advice, not cruise-line schedules or return guarantees. Cruise-line links illustrate their own policies; your line’s instructions govern your sailing.