Sapphire and Coki Beaches
Cruise Ship Crowd Forecast
Busy
1 ship in port today carrying 2,323 passengers
Best time to visit: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Today's Hourly Forecast
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Ships Contributing to Crowds Today
Norwegian Sun
at Charlotte Amalie
2,323 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.
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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 October 28, 2026.
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October 28, 2026
2 ships, 11,066 passengers
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October 29, 2026
1 ship, 2,323 passengers
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October 30, 2026
No ships scheduled
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October 31, 2026
1 ship, 2,894 passengers
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November 1, 2026
2 ships, 3,631 passengers
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November 2, 2026
1 ship, 2,443 passengers
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November 3, 2026
1 ship, 4,224 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 1 ship in port carrying 2,323 passengers, so Sapphire and Coki Beaches crowd risk is low. 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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