Every cruise ship call for St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, with a shore-day crowd forecast
so you know whether Magens Bay will be packed before you get in the taxi.
How busy levels are calculated.
Busy levels come from published ship capacity at double occupancy, not from a headcount.
Actual passenger numbers vary, and not everyone aboard goes ashore. Treat this as a planning
guide rather than a measurement.
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One of the world's most beautiful beaches — calm, mile-long, family-friendly. Grab a chair, swim, and grab a bite at the beach bar. Go early on busy ship days to beat the crowd. Small entrance fee.
🚕 20 min from dock👨👩👧 Family-friendly🏊 Swimming
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Snorkel at Coki Beach
~3 hrs total · 20 min taxi each way
Water
One of the best snorkeling spots on the island, right next to Coral World Ocean Park. Colorful reef fish, sea turtles, and clear water. Equipment rental on site. A bit crowded on big ship days but still excellent.
🐢 Sea turtles🐠 Reef fish🤿 Gear rental on site
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Duty-Free Shopping — Charlotte Amalie
~2–4 hrs · Walkable from Havensight
Shopping
The #1 duty-free shopping district in the Caribbean. Main Street is lined with jewelry, watches, perfume, rum, and designer goods — all tax-free. U.S. residents get a $1,600 duty-free exemption per person. Walk from Havensight or take a $4 shuttle.
💎 Jewelry & watches🥃 Rum & liquor💰 $1,600 duty-free
Each dock puts you in a different part of the islands. Here is what to expect from each.
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Havensight
St. Thomas
The main St. Thomas pier. Walk into the Havensight Mall or take a taxi downtown.
371 calls scheduled ahead
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Crown Bay
St. Thomas
West of town. Handles the largest ships including Icon and Star class.
215 calls scheduled ahead
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Cruz Bay
St. John
Small-ship anchorage. Guests come ashore by tender.
86 calls scheduled ahead
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Frederiksted
St. Croix
St. Croix's west-end pier. The beach is a short walk from the ship.
5 calls scheduled ahead
Common Questions
Planning Your Shore Day
Straight answers about docking, taxis, and how crowded things actually get.
Both are on St. Thomas, about ten minutes apart by taxi. Havensight is the WICO pier next to Havensight Mall, and it is a short walk or quick ferry ride to downtown Charlotte Amalie. Crown Bay is west of town and handles the largest ships, including Icon and Star class. Crown Bay has less within walking distance, so nearly everyone takes a taxi.
The schedule comes from published VIPA and WICO data for the season. Cruise lines change itineraries regularly, and weather reroutes ships with little notice. Times shown are scheduled arrival and all-aboard, not actual. Always confirm with your cruise line before making firm plans.
It multiplies each ship's double-occupancy capacity by an estimated share of passengers who reach a given beach or town, then spreads that across the hours the ship is in port. It is a model built on published capacity, not a headcount. It is useful for spotting the difference between a quiet Tuesday and a four-ship Saturday, but do not treat the numbers as exact.
On St. Thomas, Sapphire and Coki take far fewer cruise guests than Magens Bay. On St. Croix, Sandy Point and the east end stay quiet even when Frederiksted has a ship. On St. John, Cinnamon Bay is consistently calmer than Trunk Bay. Check the crowd monitor for your specific date.
US citizens do not need a passport for the U.S. Virgin Islands. It is a US territory, so travel from the mainland is domestic. A government-issued photo ID is enough. If your cruise stops at other Caribbean islands, bring a passport for those ports.
USVI taxi rates are set by the government and charged per person, not per vehicle. Rates are posted at the docks and drivers must carry the rate sheet. Confirm the fare and whether it is per person before you get in. Our taxi guide has the details.
