St. Thomas
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.
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Port Hours
Typical 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Currency & Language
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
7-Day Eastern Caribbean
Carnival Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
7-Night Eastern Caribbean
Royal Caribbean • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
8-Night Eastern Caribbean
Royal Caribbean • 8 Days • from Port Canaveral, FL
7-Night Eastern Caribbean
Royal Caribbean • 7 Days • from Port Canaveral, FL
7-Night Southern Caribbean
Royal Caribbean • 7 Days • from San Juan, PR
7-Night Eastern Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
7-Night Eastern Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Port Canaveral, FL
10-Night Eastern Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line • 10 Days • from New York, NY
7-Night Southern Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line • 7 Days • from San Juan, PR
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Islands
MSC Cruises • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
7-Day Eastern Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
9-Day Caribbean from New York
Norwegian Cruise Line • 9 Days • from New York, NY
7-Day Eastern Caribbean
Holland America Line • 7 Days • from Fort Lauderdale, FL
7-Day Eastern Caribbean
Princess Cruises • 7 Days • from Fort Lauderdale, FL
8-Day Eastern Caribbean with St. Maarten
Princess Cruises • 8 Days • from Port Canaveral, FL
10-Day Southern Caribbean
Princess Cruises • 10 Days • from Fort Lauderdale, FL
Shore Day Guide: St. Thomas
Quick Stats
Excursions in St. Thomas
82 excursions available
Port Reports from Cruisers
Real field reports from travelers who've visited St. Thomas