Sapphire and Coki Beaches
Cruise Ship Crowd Forecast
No Cruise Ships Today
No cruise ships are scheduled to visit today. Enjoy!
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
Expect cruise ship visitors but shouldn't be overwhelming.
High
Expect large crowds. Consider going early, late, or picking another day.
Past forecast — viewing data for April 6, 2026.
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Mon
6
April 6, 2026
3 ships, 10,322 passengers
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Tue
7
April 7, 2026
2 ships, 4,170 passengers
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Wed
8
April 8, 2026
4 ships, 20,386 passengers
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Thu
9
April 9, 2026
2 ships, 9,072 passengers
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Fri
10
April 10, 2026
No ships scheduled
Sat
11
April 11, 2026
3 ships, 10,309 passengers
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Sun
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April 12, 2026
1 ship, 2,573 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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No cruise ships are scheduled today, so Sapphire and Coki Beaches should be at normal crowd levels.
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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