St. Thomas Cruise Ship Schedule
Track cruise ships at Charlotte Amalie. See hourly crowd risk at Magens Bay, Sapphire and Coki Beaches, and National Park Beaches.
Today at St. Thomas
No cruise ships are scheduled today (April 22, 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 Havensight or Crown Bay terminals in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.
- • Magens Bay is a 20-minute taxi ride from both terminals. Beach entrance fee is $5 per person.
- • Coki Beach and Coral World are a 25-minute taxi ride east from Havensight.
- • National Park Beaches (Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay) on St. John are accessible via the Red Hook ferry — about 45 minutes from the cruise terminal.
- • Open-air safari taxis run set routes. Negotiate fares for custom trips.
64,095
Cruise Guests
19
Ship Visits
Wed 12/16
Busiest — High Risk
Sat
12
December 12, 2026
3,466
Cruise Guests
3 ships in port
Charlotte Amalie:
Jewel Of The Seas (2,573), Azamara Quest (781), SeaDream II (112)
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High Risk
Magens Bay
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🏝️
High Risk
National Park Beaches, St. John
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🐠
High Risk
Sapphire and Coki Beaches
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Sun
13
December 13, 2026
4,320
Cruise Guests
2 ships in port
Charlotte Amalie:
Oceania Marina (1,447), Norwegian Pearl (2,873)
🏖️
High Risk
Magens Bay
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🏝️
High Risk
National Park Beaches, St. John
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🐠
High Risk
Sapphire and Coki Beaches
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Mon
14
December 14, 2026
8,591
Cruise Guests
3 ships in port
Charlotte Amalie:
Norwegian Escape (5,218), Viking Sea (930), Vision Of The Seas (2,443)
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High Risk
Magens Bay
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🏝️
High Risk
National Park Beaches, St. John
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🐠
High Risk
Sapphire and Coki Beaches
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Tue
15
December 15, 2026
7,879
Cruise Guests
2 ships in port
Charlotte Amalie:
Oceania Allura (1,469), Harmony Of The Seas (6,410)
🏖️
High Risk
Magens Bay
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🏝️
High Risk
National Park Beaches, St. John
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🐠
High Risk
Sapphire and Coki Beaches
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Wed
16
December 16, 2026
21,535
Cruise Guests
4 ships in port
Charlotte Amalie:
Carnival Celebration (6,338), Norwegian Aqua (4,224), Celebrity Beyond (3,373), Star Of The Seas (7,600)
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High Risk
Magens Bay
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🏝️
High Risk
National Park Beaches, St. John
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🐠
High Risk
Sapphire and Coki Beaches
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Thu
17
December 17, 2026
10,541
Cruise Guests
3 ships in port
Charlotte Amalie:
Carnival Venezia (5,145), Crystal Symphony (1,040), Independence Of The Seas (4,356)
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High Risk
Magens Bay
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🏝️
High Risk
National Park Beaches, St. John
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🐠
High Risk
Sapphire and Coki Beaches
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Fri
18
December 18, 2026
7,763
Cruise Guests
2 ships in port
Charlotte Amalie:
Norwegian Bliss (4,903), Brilliant Lady (2,860)
🏖️
High Risk
Magens Bay
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🏝️
High Risk
National Park Beaches, St. John
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🐠
High Risk
Sapphire and Coki Beaches
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 popular beaches based on which ships are at Charlotte Amalie, their passenger capacity, and arrival/departure times. Magens Bay and Coki Beach fill up because they're short taxi rides from the cruise terminals. National Park Beaches on St. John get hit when passengers take excursion boats or the Red Hook ferry.
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. Thomas USVI?
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No cruise ships are scheduled today (April 22, 2026). St. Thomas receives cruise ships at two terminals in Charlotte Amalie: Havensight (adjacent to Yacht Haven Grande) and Crown Bay (west of downtown).
What is the port of St. Thomas cruise ship schedule?
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The port of St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie) is the busiest cruise port in the Caribbean, hosting 1-4 ships per day in high season. This page shows today and the next 6 days.
Where do cruise ships dock in St. Thomas?
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Most St. Thomas cruise traffic docks at Havensight or Crown Bay in Charlotte Amalie. Magens Bay is a 20-minute taxi ride from both terminals; Coki Beach and Coral World are about 25 minutes east.
What is the best time to visit Magens Bay?
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On cruise days, Magens Bay crowds peak between 10am and 2pm. Arrive before 10am or after 3pm for fewer crowds. On days with no ships in port, any time is a good time.
How much does Magens Bay cost?
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Magens Bay Beach has a $5 per person entrance fee. Parking is additional. Taxi fares from cruise terminals are regulated — expect $10-13 per person each way.
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