Sapphire and Coki Beaches
Cruise Ship Crowd Forecast
High Risk
4 ships in port today carrying 19,408 passengers
Best time to visit: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Today's Hourly Forecast
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Ships Contributing to Crowds Today
Harmony Of The Seas
at Charlotte Amalie
6,410 passengers
Adventure Of The Seas
at Charlotte Amalie
4,058 passengers
Carnival Vista
at Charlotte Amalie
4,716 passengers
Norwegian Luna
at Charlotte Amalie
4,224 passengers
How to Read the Hourly Timeline
Each box below represents one hour. The color tells you the expected crowd level from cruise ship visitors at that time.
Low
Few or no cruise ship visitors expected.
Moderate
Some cruise ship visitors, but you'll still find space.
Busy
Noticeably crowded. Fine if you don't mind sharing the beach.
High
Expect large crowds. Consider going early, late, or picking another day.
Past forecast — viewing data for August 20, 2026.
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August 20, 2026
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August 21, 2026
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August 22, 2026
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August 23, 2026
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August 24, 2026
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Today
August 25, 2026
4 ships, 19,408 passengers
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August 26, 2026
2 ships, 11,550 passengers
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About Sapphire and Coki Beaches
Coki Beach and Sapphire Beach are on St. Thomas's east end, next to Coral World Ocean Park. They're popular cruise excursion stops — a 25-minute taxi ride from the Havensight terminal. Coki Beach is known for excellent snorkeling right from shore.
Crowd estimates are based on published cruise ship schedules, passenger capacity, and arrival/departure times. Real crowd levels depend on weather, excursion bookings, and actual occupancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Sapphire and Coki Beaches crowded today?
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Today 4 ships in port carrying 19,408 passengers, so Sapphire and Coki Beaches crowd risk is high. Best time to visit today: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
What is there to do at Coki Beach?
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Coki Beach is known for excellent snorkeling directly from shore — you'll see colorful fish just feet from the sand. Coral World Ocean Park is adjacent to the beach with marine exhibits and a semi-submarine.
How do I get to Coki Beach from the cruise port?
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25-minute taxi ride east from Havensight cruise terminal, or about 35 minutes from Crown Bay. Safari taxis run regular routes to Coral World.
What's the difference between Sapphire and Coki Beach?
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Both are on St. Thomas's east end. Sapphire Beach sits just west of Coki and tends to be quieter. Coki has better snorkeling but fills up faster because of Coral World traffic.
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