--- title: "St. Thomas Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-thomas description: "Duty-free shopping in the US Virgin Islands" --- # St. Thomas 🇻🇮 · US Virgin Islands · Caribbean > "Duty-free shopping in the US Virgin Islands" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.9 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.7h - **Visiting Sailings:** 1,170 - **Cruise Lines:** 11 ## Photos - ![St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1572581811237-2657435cff78?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM3OTQ1NzB8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Kellie Klumb](https://unsplash.com/@kklumb?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/st-thomas/st-thomas-pixabay-88378.webp) © [12019 / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/st-thomas-virgin-islands-villa-88378/) - ![St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1696273323407-e9e463bfe168?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2MzI0NzR8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Island Guides](https://unsplash.com/@islandguides?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1639474894531-82a7fe3c5098?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM3ODkxMTZ8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Ajayjoseph Fdo](https://unsplash.com/@ajayjoseph?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/st-thomas/st-thomas-pixabay-162563.webp) © [12019 / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/st-thomas-virgin-islands-buildings-162563/) - ![St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/st-thomas/st-thomas-pixabay-949870.webp) © [lhern03880 / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/virgin-islands-cruise-ship-st-thomas-949870/) ## Peak season Dec – Mar 1,173 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Dec (207 sailings), Jan (202 sailings), Mar (169 sailings) ## About St. Thomas St. Thomas is one of three US Virgin Islands, and Charlotte Amalie, its capital, wraps around a protected harbour where cruise ships dock within walking distance of the town. The waterfront is lined with jewellery and liquor shops in old Danish colonial warehouses, and the duty-free shopping draws large crowds on busy port days. The town climbs steeply uphill from the harbour, with pastel-painted houses, stone staircases, and views over the bay. Magens Bay, about 20 minutes by taxi from the port, has a long crescent of white sand with calm, shallow water. Red Hook, on the east end, is the ferry point for St. John and the British Virgin Islands. Blackbeard's Castle and the 99 Steps, a steep staircase built by the Danes in the 1700s, are walkable from the port. The currency is the US dollar, and no passport is needed for US citizens. ## Your day in Charlotte Amalie Ships berth at Havensight Mall; downtown Charlotte Amalie is a flat 25 to 30 minute walk west. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Havensight Cruise Pier (WICO Dock), west quay face (18.33264, -64.92244) - **Ferry to St. John**: Red Hook ferry terminal, 134 min walk (18.32598, -64.84983) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Paradise Point Skyride - Within 45 min: Fort Christian, 99 Steps, Saint Thomas Synagogue, Market Square, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/4dd87e4f-da55-4879-baf7-53e1ce422bb4.geojson) ### What to see #### Fort Christian Danish fort of 1672 to 1680 with the St. Thomas Museum inside. 32 min walk. (18.34058, -64.92972) ![Fort Christian](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1644186580376-14019de94d55?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxGb3J0JTIwQ2hyaXN0aWFuJTIwU3QuJTIwVGhvbWFzfGVufDF8fHx8MTc5MzY5MTU1M3ww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75) Photo: [Roger Darnell](https://unsplash.com/@rkdarnell), [Unsplash License](https://unsplash.com/license), [source](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-tall-red-building-with-a-clock-on-its-side-tosUirc0x7w) #### Paradise Point Skyride Gondola up Flag Hill to a lookout 700 ft above the harbour. 9 min walk. (18.33398, -64.91856) #### Magens Bay Beach Three-quarter-mile white sand beach with calm water. Taxi, about 20 min. (18.36243, -64.92488) ![Magens Bay Beach](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q31947014/a97be8df58614e31-1440.webp) Photo: Gruepig, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:MagensPalmShadows.jpg) #### 99 Steps Danish brick stairs from the mid 1700s, bricks shipped over as ballast. 35 min walk. (18.34274, -64.93014) ![99 Steps](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1747079965618-7f969eb9c2cd?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHw5OSUyMFN0ZXBzJTIwU3QuJTIwVGhvbWFzfGVufDF8fHx8MTc5MzY5NTMxNXww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75) Photo: [Nils Huenerfuerst](https://unsplash.com/@nhuenerfuerst), [Unsplash License](https://unsplash.com/license), [source](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-brick-stairway-is-surrounded-by-tropical-flora-FvQdfvrSMtY) #### Saint Thomas Synagogue 1833 building, second oldest synagogue in the United States. 36 min walk. (18.34282, -64.93266) #### Market Square Historic square under a cast-iron roof. Busiest on Saturday mornings. 38 min walk. (18.34139, -64.93472) #### Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral completed 1848, with Bible scenes painted on the ceiling. 40 min walk. (18.34114, -64.93668) ![Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q5052378/044dc5531a00518d-1440.webp) Photo: Farragutful, [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Saints_Peter_and_Paul_Cathedral_-_St._Thomas%2C_U.S._Virgin_Islands_02.JPG) ### Day trips Based on 9 h in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **St. John**: Ferry from Red Hook, 20 min. About 4 h 30 in St. John. Tour: [St Thomas~St John Snorkel, Swim & Beach Trip on MV Island Flyer](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/111649P6?via=markdown) from €146 Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** US Dollar (USD) · €10 ≈ $11 - **Timezone:** America/St_Thomas (UTC-4) - **Tipping:** 15-20% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 18.3310, -64.9544 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+St.%20Thomas/@18.33102,-64.95445,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20St.%20Thomas&ll=18.33102,-64.95445&z=13) ## Things to do in St. Thomas Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Night Kayak Tour St. Thomas - Westin Frenchman's Reef](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bb87e321-b578-4d27-9248-9c5cceb1e434?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (3,148) | 1h | 6:30 PM–7:30 PM, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM | Fits your port day | €72 | Viator | | [Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e0678d23-f303-495d-9a05-85f5233289df?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (819) | 3h | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | Fits your port day | €132 | Viator | | [Private Open-Air Jeep Tour to Hidden Beaches in St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/a6f0e923-31ba-43ba-922b-056efa0741bb?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (205) | 4h | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 12:30 PM–4:30 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:30 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €350 | Viator | | [Half Day Luxury Catamaran Turtle Snorkel And Beach](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5c93ef49-ab4c-4201-8afd-69174a282640?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (862) | 4h | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 8:45 AM–12:45 PM, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 9:15 AM–1:15 PM, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 9:45 AM–1:45 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, 12:15 PM–4:15 PM, 12:30 PM–4:30 PM, 12:45 PM–4:45 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, 1:15 PM–5:15 PM, 1:30 PM–5:30 PM, 1:45 PM–5:45 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM | Fits your port day | €144 | Viator | | [Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/debbd611-548a-4b57-822c-9be70c79d5b9?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (2,222) | 2h 30m | 9:20 AM–11:50 AM, 10:20 AM–12:50 PM, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM | Fits your port day | €141 | Viator | | [Turtle Cove Catamaran Snorkel and Sail at Little Buck Island STT](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/81fe175e-20da-4e94-9b8a-d4e1889092e9?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (2,328) | 3h | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM | Fits your port day | €108 | Viator | | [Fantastic St. Thomas Race](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cccfd4d7-d229-4b83-9d27-566d054469a1?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (79) | 2h 30m | – | Fits your port day | €61 | Viator | | [St. Thomas Cultural Experience: Private, Lunch Included](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6156a84a-1efa-489a-832d-450f25188b22?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (85) | 5h | 9:30 AM–2:30 PM, 2:30 PM–7:30 PM | Fits your port day | €493 | Viator | | [6-Hour Turtles, Pizza Pi & Sunset Sail](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c6543d2e-5499-4f55-9ade-18be32409145?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (444) | 6h | 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, 12:30 PM–6:30 PM, 1:00 PM–7:00 PM | – | €255 | Viator | | [Half Day Cultural Jeep Beach Adventure - 4 Hr Tour St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/da0d46f2-bb5b-46c3-a168-4a3dc5c15e51?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (226) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM | Fits your port day | €409 | Viator | | [Afternoon Snorkel, Pizza & Sunset Tour departing from St. Thomas & St. John](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8567a315-1963-432f-801e-6e0bc82da536?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,881) | 5h 30m | 2:00 PM–7:30 PM | Fits your port day | €109 | Viator | | [The Tropical Treasure Hunt](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/56a2b46c-9636-4ce3-a0e0-35cc53a2c8cc?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (138) | 3h | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM | Fits your port day | €105 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Nearby ports - [Tortola](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/tortola.md): 37 km (20 nm) · British Virgin Islands - [Virgin Gorda Island BVI](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/virgin-gorda-island-bvi.md): 56 km (30 nm) · British Virgin Islands - [St. Croix](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-croix.md): 69 km (37 nm) · US Virgin Islands ## Cruise lines stopping here - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-kissed-adventure-puerto-plata-san-juan~NCL-GETAWAY-20261116-7.md)** - **Price:** €225 per person (€450 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Norwegian Getaway](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line/norwegian-getaway.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-16 - **Itinerary:** Sun-Kissed Adventure – Puerto Plata & San Juan ## Cruises visiting St. Thomas Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Sun-Kissed Adventure – Puerto Plata & San Juan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-kissed-adventure-puerto-plata-san-juan~NCL-GETAWAY-20261116-7.md) | Norwegian Getaway | Norwegian Cruise Line | 🇺🇸 Port Canaveral | 2026-11-16 | 7 | €225 | | [Sugar Cane Coast – Amber Cove & Tortola](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sugar-cane-coast-amber-cove-tortola~NCL-AQUA-20261115-7.md) | Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 🇺🇸 Miami | 2026-11-15 | 7 | €382 | | [Island Jewels – St Thomas & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/island-jewels-st-thomas-nassau~RCL-HARMONY-20261114-7.md) | Harmony Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 🇺🇸 Port Canaveral | 2026-11-14 | 7 | €297 | [See all St. Thomas cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=st_thomas) ## Ready to sail to St. Thomas? 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