Caribbean
Dock Port
St. Thomas
U.S. Virgin Islands
50 excursions
$15–$449
Moderately Walkable
A duty-free shopping paradise surrounded by crystal-clear waters and lush green mountains. Home to Magens Bay, consistently rated one of the world's best beaches.
Cruise Port Intelligence
Dock Port
Ships dock at the Havensight Cruise Ship Dock or the Crown Bay Center. Havensight has a large shopping mall; Crown Bay is smaller with a shuttle to town.
Moderately Walkable
Havensight shopping is walkable. Downtown Charlotte Amalie is a 15-min walk or $5 taxi from Havensight. Open-air safari taxis run set routes to Magens Bay ($8-10), Red Hook (for St. John ferry), and other beaches.
Best For
Duty-free shoppers
Beach lovers
Snorkelers
Port Hours
Typical 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Currency & Language
US Dollar
English
Safety
Tourist areas are safe. Normal precautions in Charlotte Amalie. Avoid isolated areas at night.
Insider Tips for St. Thomas
- Magens Bay is one of the world's most beautiful beaches — $5 entrance fee
- Take the ferry to St. John for Trunk Bay — one of the best snorkel beaches anywhere
- Charlotte Amalie has some of the best duty-free jewelry shopping in the Caribbean
- No passport needed — USVI is US territory. Your phone works, USD is currency
Cruise Itineraries Visiting St. Thomas
Excursions in St. Thomas
50 excursions available
