Saint Thomas

U.S. Virgin Islands

Dive into crystal-clear Caribbean waters to snorkel shipwrecks and rainbow-colored fish just steps from pristine white-sand beaches.

Currency United States Dollar (USD)

Language English

Time Zone AST (UTC-4)

Best Time to Visit Dec–Apr

Typical Duration 7-9 nights

Price Range $358–$5,760 per person

Port Type Departure & Port of Call

Tender Port No

Saint Thomas is a premier Caribbean cruise destination offering stunning beaches, duty-free shopping, and easy access to the U.S. Virgin Islands' natural beauty and water sports.

Cruises that visit Saint Thomas

Build Your Day in Saint Thomas

Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.

Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM

Usually about 10 hours ashore

Embarkation port — worth arriving early

My ship arrives around: Getting around:

Coral World Ocean Park Aquariums & ocean-centric attractions Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 3k

The Greenhouse Restaurant & Bar Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery American · ★ 4.1 · 3k

Mountain Top Viewpoint & shop-bar known for daiquiris Duty free store · ★ 4.6 · 3k

Havensight Mall Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 3k Open · Closes 5 PM

Skyride to Paradise Point Gondola to lookout area with restaurant Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 3k Closed · Opens 10 AM Tue

Duffy's Love Shack Dine-in·Curbside pickup·Delivery Grill · ★ 4.4 · 2k

Charlotte Amalie Overlook Onsite services Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 2k Open now

Coki Point Beach Swimming & snorkeling destination Beach · ★ 4.5 · 2k

Gladys' Café This is where the locals go to eat authentic food in St. Thomas! Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 1k

The Smoking Rooster Great casual atmosphere outdoors and inside dining with more limited hours. Restaurant · ★ 4.3 · 1k

Drake's Seat Point with scenic bay & island views Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 1k

St Thomas A great island with a lot of stuff to do. Island · ★ 4.6 · 1k

Prime at Paradise point Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.2 · 1k Closed · Opens 5 PM

Sunset Grille at Secret Harbour The food was excellent as was the service and pristine view of the water. Restaurant · ★ 4.3 · 1k Closed · Opens 5 PM

Crown Bay Center Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 1k Open · Closes 5 PM

Sib's on the Mountain Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 4 PM

Bluebeard's Castle Circa-1600 hotel with harbor views Historical landmark · ★ 4.2 · 1k

Petite Pump Room Bar & Restaurant St. Thomas Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Caribbean · ★ 4.3 · 1k

Hook'd USVI Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 1k

Sapphire Beach Bar Outstanding service, Great drinks, killer bartenders, and friendly locals. Grill · ★ 4.4 · 1k

Oceana Restaurant & Bistro Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Seafood · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 5 PM

Tree Limin' Extreme Zipline St. Thomas Adventure outfit offering zip-line tours Tourist attraction · ★ 4.9 · 1k

Dinghy's Beach Bar & Grill Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.5 · 1k

Lindquist Beach Picnicking, swimming & a lifeguard Beach · ★ 4.7 · 1k

Coki Beach Snorkeling beach with aqua water Beach · ★ 4.3 · 1k

Brewers Bay Beach Watch planes and swim with turtles and stingrays. Beach · ★ 4.6 · 1k

Iggies Beach Bar Such a fun atmosphere, lovely beach view, and delicious drinks and food! Bar · ★ 4.3 · 1k

Stone House Cafe Very good food at reasonable prices for the Virgin Islands Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 1k

Hull Bay Beach We saw turtles, cuttlefish, huge stingrays and tons of fish. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 1k

Emancipation Garden Small historic plaza with a pavilion Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 1k

Island Time Pub Hangout known for pizza & beer Grill · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 3 PM

Sun & Sea Bar & Grill Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Family-friendly · ★ 4.7 · 1k

Side Street Pub Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.8 · 0k

Fort Christian Historic fort built by Denmark & Norway Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 0k Closes soon · 3 PM

Pangea Terra & Ocean to Table Sustainable Restaurant Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM

Phantasea Tropical Botanical Garden Looking for things to do on a Caribbean snow day and this fit the bill. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 0k

Tarpon's Table The atmosphere is casual and the food is fresh. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 0k

99 Steps Historic staircase to a watchtower Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 0k

Blue Eleven We got the 9 course tasting menu and everything was absolutely delicious. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 6 PM

Pirates Treasure Museum They had some displays and interactive things to do as well. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 9 AM Sat

Old Stone Farmhouse Seasonal cuisine in a historic setting Fine Dining · ★ 4.3 · 0k Closed · Opens 5:30 PM

Fish Bar Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 4 PM

Carigas island cafe Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery American · ★ 4.7 · 0k

Smith Bay Beach They had a lifeguard stand, picnic tables, trash cans, and even bathrooms. Public beach · ★ 4.7 · 0k

Blackbeard's Castle Historic tower with tours & harbor views Tourist attraction · ★ 4.2 · 0k

The Twisted Cork Cafe Comfort dishes & wine in a warm ambiance Fine Dining · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closes soon · 3 PM

The Shack at Hull Bay The best food and service we had on the island. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k

Lindbergh Bay Beach Beach with lifeguards & restrooms Beach · ★ 4.5 · 0k

SeaSalt Delicious dinner, excellent service, bougie vibe with an ocean view!! Food and drink · ★ 4.1 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM

Mermaid's Chair Onsite services Tourist attraction · ★ 4.3 · 0k

Rum Island Pub You get ocean views, seats at the bar and most drinks under $10. Pub · ★ 4.8 · 0k

Coral World Observatory Tower Onsite services Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 0k

Vendor's Plaza Onsite services Market · ★ 4.1 · 0k Open · Closes 6 PM

3 Palms Restaurant The food was innovative and creative, and executed flawlessly. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM

The Lost Turtle No dine-in·No takeout·No delivery Bar · ★ 5 · 0k

Cutlass & Cane Fantastic cocktails, great wine list, delicious food, and a great staff! Caribbean · ★ 4.2 · 0k Closed · Opens 4 PM

Surf N' Turf Bistro Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 5:30 PM

St Thomas Social Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4 · 0k

Buccaneer Mall Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.1 · 0k Open · Closes 11:59 PM

Lime Out St. Thomas Amazing food with an unforgettable view in the middle of the ocean. Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 0k

Cuvée Bistro Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 5 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM

A. H. Riise Mall Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 0k Open · Closes 5 PM

Al Cohen Mall Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 0k Open · Closes 6 PM

Plantation Crown and Hawk Botanical Garden Onsite services Botanical garden · ★ 3.9 · 0k

The Box Bar No delivery Cocktail bar · ★ 4.5 · 0k Closed · Opens 4 PM

Dorothea Beach Not a great swimming beach but outstanding natural beauty and quiet. Park · ★ 4.1 · 0k

The Virgin Islands Children's Museum Onsite services Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 0k

Port of Sale Mall Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.3 · 0k Open · Closes 12 AM

SandBar x Isla Blue Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Spanish · ★ 4.2 · 0k

Vessup Beach Quiet, great place to walk dogs or just listen to the waves. Park · ★ 4.4 · 0k

The SHOPS at Yacht Haven Grande Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.1 · 0k Open · Closes 10 PM

Sol at Mafolie Hotel Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 5 PM

Morningstar Beach Very beautiful beach, soft, white sand, beautiful setting Beach · ★ 4.3 · 0k

LIONFISH Dine-in·Takeout Restaurant · ★ 5 · 0k Closed · Opens 4 PM

Tequila's Bar & Restaurant Adult environment,great music, Wifi,friendly service, safe establishment. Bar · ★ 4.8 · 0k

Palm Passage Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.6 · 0k Open · Closes 10 PM

Bleuwater at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas Dine-in·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.3 · 0k Closed · Opens 6 PM

The Crème Lounge No delivery Bar · ★ 5 · 0k

Fresh Off The Grill Takeout Barbecue · ★ 4.8 · 0k

Mandahl Bay Beach The actual beach isn't great for swimming but beautiful and tranquil. Beach · ★ 3.8 · 0k

Mystic by the Sea In-store shopping Gift shop · ★ 4.6 · 0k Open · Closes 5 AM Fri

Pineapple Beach However, both beaches offered stunning views and a relaxing ambiance. Beach · ★ 3.4 · 0k

Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.

Saint Thomas is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here — it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.

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About Saint Thomas

Saint Thomas stands as one of the Caribbean's most vibrant cruise destinations, welcoming eight major cruise lines with over 525 upcoming sailings. While primarily a port of call, this U.S. Virgin Islands hub serves as a crucial hub for Caribbean itineraries, with most cruises running seven nights and featuring popular routes to Miami, Port Canaveral, San Juan, and the British Virgin Islands. The port draws consistent traffic year-round, with peak seasons spanning November through March, making it a reliable choice for winter getaways and holiday voyages.

Stepping ashore in Saint Thomas, you'll discover why cruisers return again and again. The island offers world-class shopping in historic Charlotte Amalie, where duty-free treasures and local crafts await, alongside pristine beaches perfect for a quick tropical escape. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or cultural exploration during your port day, Saint Thomas delivers the authentic Caribbean experience that makes cruise vacations unforgettable.

Explore Blackbeard's Castle History

Climb to this iconic 17th-century tower perched above Charlotte Amalie for panoramic views of the harbor and surrounding islands. The restored structure offers fascinating insights into the island's pirate past and colonial heritage, with exhibits detailing Saint Thomas's strategic importance in Caribbean trade routes.

Savor Fresh Conch and Local Flavors

Dive into authentic Virgin Islands cuisine at waterfront restaurants in Charlotte Amalie, where you'll find fresh conch salad, johnny cakes, and kallaloo soup. Local eateries serve traditional dishes passed down through generations, offering genuine tastes of Caribbean culture without leaving the port area.

Relax at Magens Bay Beach

Discover one of the world's most beautiful beaches just minutes from the cruise port, featuring pristine white sand, calm turquoise waters, and lush green hills. This crescent-shaped paradise is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, or simply soaking in the Caribbean sun during your port day.

Shop Duty-Free at Vendor's Plaza

Browse the bustling Vendor's Plaza in downtown Charlotte Amalie for duty-free jewelry, perfumes, local crafts, and Caribbean goods at exceptional prices. This vibrant marketplace captures the authentic energy of the island while offering genuine souvenirs and luxury items unavailable elsewhere.

Visit Coral World Ocean Park

Immerse yourself in the underwater world at this marine park featuring an underwater observatory, tropical aquariums, and interactive sea turtle pools. Located near the port, it's an ideal way to experience Saint Thomas's incredible marine biodiversity and learn about ocean conservation efforts.