Sapphire and Coki Beaches, St. Thomas USVI

Sapphire and Coki Beaches

Cruise Ship Crowd Forecast

High Risk

3 ships in port today carrying 15,310 passengers

Best time to visit: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Today's Hourly Forecast

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Sapphire and Coki Beaches

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Ships Contributing to Crowds Today

Wonder Of The Seas at Charlotte Amalie
6,370 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
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 May 1, 2026.
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May 1, 2026
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May 3, 2026
2 ships, 4,977 passengers
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May 4, 2026
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May 5, 2026
3 ships, 15,310 passengers
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May 6, 2026
2 ships, 11,550 passengers
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2 ships, 11,459 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?

Today 3 ships in port carrying 15,310 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?

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?

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?

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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