Frederiksted, St. Croix USVI

St. Croix Cruise Ship Schedule

Track cruise ships at Frederiksted. See hourly crowd risk at Rainbow Beach and Buck Island.

Today at St. Croix

No cruise ships are scheduled today (April 23, 2026). Beaches should be at normal crowd levels.

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.

Port Info

  • Cruise ships dock at the Ann E. Abramson Pier in Frederiksted on St. Croix's west coast.
  • Rainbow Beach is steps from the cruise pier — walkable in under 5 minutes.
  • Buck Island Reef National Monument is accessible by excursion boat from Frederiksted or Christiansted (~45 minutes).
  • Christiansted (the other main town) is a 30-minute taxi ride east.
  • Taxis and tour operators meet ships at the pier.
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9,954
Cruise Guests
4
Ship Visits
Thu 7/23
Busiest — High Risk
Wed
22
July 22, 2026
Quiet day — no ships in port
Enjoy the beaches 🌴
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Rainbow Beach

Low Risk
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Buck Island

Low Risk
7a
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Thu
23
July 23, 2026
4,977
Cruise Guests
2 ships in port
Frederiksted: Radiance Of The Seas (2,546), Rhapsody Of The Seas (2,431)
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Rainbow Beach

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
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12p
1p
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Buck Island

High Risk
7a
8a
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11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
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5p
Fri
24
July 24, 2026
Quiet day — no ships in port
Enjoy the beaches 🌴
🌈

Rainbow Beach

Low Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
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Buck Island

Low Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Sat
25
July 25, 2026
Quiet day — no ships in port
Enjoy the beaches 🌴
🌈

Rainbow Beach

Low Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
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Buck Island

Low Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Sun
26
July 26, 2026
Quiet day — no ships in port
Enjoy the beaches 🌴
🌈

Rainbow Beach

Low Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🤿

Buck Island

Low Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Mon
27
July 27, 2026
4,977
Cruise Guests
2 ships in port
Frederiksted: Radiance Of The Seas (2,546), Rhapsody Of The Seas (2,431)
🌈

Rainbow Beach

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🤿

Buck Island

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Tue
28
July 28, 2026
Quiet day — no ships in port
Enjoy the beaches 🌴
🌈

Rainbow Beach

Low Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🤿

Buck Island

Low Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p

Beach Crowd Forecasts

See detailed crowd forecasts for each beach:

How does this work?

We pull published cruise ship schedules daily and estimate hourly crowd levels at Rainbow Beach and Buck Island based on which ships are at Frederiksted, their passenger capacity, and arrival/departure times. Rainbow Beach fills up fast because it's steps from the cruise pier. Buck Island gets excursion boat traffic typically arriving about an hour after the ship docks.

These are estimates based on published schedules and ship capacity. Real crowd levels depend on weather, excursion bookings, and actual occupancy. Use this as a planning tool — check the hourly bars and aim for green windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cruise ship schedule for St. Croix?

No cruise ships are scheduled today (April 23, 2026). St. Croix receives cruise ships at the Ann E. Abramson Pier in Frederiksted on the west coast. Calls are less frequent than St. Thomas, typically one ship at a time.

Where do cruise ships dock in St. Croix?

All cruise ships dock at the Ann E. Abramson Pier in Frederiksted. Rainbow Beach is walkable from the pier in under 5 minutes. Christiansted, the main town, is a 30-minute taxi ride east.

Can cruise passengers visit Buck Island?

Yes — Buck Island Reef National Monument is accessible by excursion boat from Frederiksted or Christiansted. Trips typically take ~45 minutes each way, with 2-3 hours of snorkeling on the reef.
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