Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) → Charlotte Amalie city center
Take a taxi from the airport to downtown Charlotte Amalie.
Cruise port in U.S. Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amalie
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 8.5 hours. 24 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 34 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 390 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 8.5 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 426
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Havensight Cruise Pier. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Havensight Cruise Pier.
- Cruise Ship Anchorage at Charlotte Amalie
If more than 6 cruise ships visit St. Thomas in one day, late arrivals may anchor in the harbor and transfer passengers by boat to downtown Charlotte Amalie.
- Cruise Ship Berthing in St. Thomas
Depending on the cruise line and season, ships berth at Havensight Pier or Crown Bay.
- Magens Bay Admission Fee
Admission to Magens Bay is $5 for nonresidents; children under 12 are free.
About 9 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- Charlotte AmalieAt the pierTime at destinationAbout 8 hr 30 min
- Magens BayAbout 25 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 7 hr 30 min
- Saint JohnAbout 1 hr 15 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 6 hr
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Havensight (West Indian Company Dock) → Charlotte Amalie city center
Take a taxi waiting outside the port to downtown Charlotte Amalie.
Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) → Charlotte Amalie city center
Take a public bus from the airport to downtown. According to the page, the first bus from the airport is at 6 a.m., the last at 8 p.m., and the fare is $1.
Crown Bay → Magens Bay
Take a shared or private taxi lined up outside the port to Magens Bay. The stated travel time is 15–20 minutes and the one-way fare is about $10–15 per person; it may vary with passenger count.
Havensight (West Indian Company Dock) → Magens Bay
Take a shared or private taxi lined up outside the port to Magens Bay. The stated travel time is 15–20 minutes and the one-way fare is about $10–15 per person; it may vary with passenger count.
Charlotte Amalie city center → Red Hook
Take a public bus from downtown Charlotte Amalie to Red Hook. According to the page, buses run hourly and the fare is $1.
Crown Bay cruise port → Crown Bay Marina
Walk from Crown Bay cruise port to Crown Bay Marina, where ferries to St. John depart.
Crown Bay → Charlotte Amalie city center
Take a taxi waiting outside the port to downtown Charlotte Amalie.
Charlotte Amalie places to explore
Explore 18 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Fort Christian
A historic downtown building housing a museum with exhibits on the island's history, from the Taíno people through the Danish colonial period.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00
Sat·Sun Closed
Fort Christian may be closed on Sundays, so check your port day and do not plan an interior visit if going on a Sunday.
Blackbeard’s Castle
A 17th-century watchtower above the 99 Steps, offering harbor views.
- Admission
- USD 15
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–21:00
Coral World Ocean Park
A marine park with an aquarium, outdoor pools, and nature trails. General admission starts at $29.
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 09:00–16:00
Fri·Sat Closed
Sun 09:00–16:00
Mountain Top
A viewpoint at a high point on St. Thomas, with views of more than 15 islands, plus duty-free shops and banana daiquiris.
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–17:00
Pirates Treasure Museum
An immersive exhibit about real privateers and treasure recovered from shipwrecks.
Saint Thomas Synagogue
A synagogue built in 1833, the second-oldest synagogue in U.S. territory.
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10:00–14:00
Sat·Sun Closed
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Magens Bay
About 25 min each wayTime at destination About 7 hr 30 min
SightsMagens Bay BeachA beach with white sand and clear water, where visitors can swim, kayak, and paddleboard.
Food and cafésMagens Bay Beach BarServing Painkiller and Bushwacker cocktails and pizza at Magens Bay Beach.
Saint John
About 1 hr 15 min each wayTime at destination About 6 hr
NeighborhoodsVirgin Islands National ParkA national park covering about two-thirds of St. John Island, with hiking trails, snorkeling, and boating activities.
NeighborhoodsCruz BayThe area where the ferry to St. John Island arrives. The described options include having coffee here or taking an open-air taxi to the northern beaches.
SightsMaho Bay BeachA beach visited by island residents and tourists, with palm shade and a shallow sandy shoreline. Sea turtles and rays feeding close to shore can be seen while snorkeling.
Go early if you want a quieter visit to Maho Bay Beach.
SightsTrunk Bay BeachSt. John's most visited beach, with an underwater snorkeling trail marked with signs. An admission fee is charged.
Getting to Trunk Bay Beach from the St. Thomas cruise port requires changing between taxi, ferry, and taxi, so calculate round-trip travel time and cost first.
Cruises calling at Charlotte Amalie
390 sailings are grouped into 141 cruises by ship and route.
Virgin Voyages2 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.03Caribbean cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
Southern Caribbean Cruise
San Juan (Puerto Rico) departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,032
MSC Cruises4 departure dates3 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.03Caribbean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Miami, Philipsburg, Basseterre, Charlotte Amalie, Amber Cove, Miami, Grand Turk Island, Ocean Cay, Nassau
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,443
Celebrity Cruises9 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.04Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
7 Night St. Thomas & St. Kitts Cruise
Port Canaveral, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
MSC Cruises5 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.03Caribbean cruises · 8 nights · Mid-length cruise
United States, Netherlands Antilles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Dominican Republic
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 667
Royal Caribbean International24 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.04Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
San Juan (Puerto Rico) departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 456
Royal Caribbean International11 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.04Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 963
Celebrity Cruises2 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
7 Nt St. Maarten & Puerto Plata Cruise
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareCheck with the booking provider
Royal Caribbean International7 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.05Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 592
Celebrity CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 9 nights · Mid-length cruise
9 Nt St. Lucia, St. Kitts & St. Thomas
Fort Lauderdale, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
Virgin VoyagesBook now
Sailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
Southern Caribbean Cruise
San Juan (Puerto Rico) departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 763
Royal Caribbean International7 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.04Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
7 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 426
MSC CruisesSailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Miami, Grand Turk Island, Ocean Cay, Nassau, Miami, San Juan, Basseterre, Charlotte Amalie, Amber Cove
Miami, Florida departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyCheck with the booking provider
141 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Charlotte Amalie
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Royal Caribbean International · 41 sailings
Star of the Seas
37 cabin types · 18 dining venues · 48 entertainment options · 18 decks
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Royal Caribbean International · 37 sailings
Vision of the Seas
18 cabin types · 9 dining venues · 55 entertainment options · 11 decks
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Royal Caribbean International · 30 sailings
Rhapsody of the Seas
19 cabin types · 9 dining venues · 63 entertainment options · 11 decks
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MSC Cruises · 29 sailings
MSC Meraviglia
20 cabin types · 11 dining venues · 74 entertainment options · 15 decks
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About Charlotte Amalie
Charlotte Amalie is a port visited by MSC Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Virgin Voyages. Ships generally stay for about 9 hours. It is a point on a Caribbean route that continues to Nassau or Miami, or includes an Atlantic sailing segment.
Cruise lines calling here: 5 places
Celebrity CruisesMSC CruisesRegent Seven Seas CruisesRoyal Caribbean InternationalVirgin Voyages
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