Getting ashore
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas is usually a dock stop.
Most ships dock at Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, which usually makes the day simpler: walk off the ship, meet your tour, and get back on board without tender queues.
Virgin Islands, U.S.
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Cruise Port
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas is a solid port day with regular dockside arrivals and moderate cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in February, March, and December.
Usually docks
Moderate traffic
~9h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas
How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 7h 30m to 9h in Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas get?
Expect other ships to be in port.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 37% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~3,850 passengers
- Busy day: 8,900+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 37% of days
Check your date
October 2026
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Where Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas fits into a cruise
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas is most commonly visited on Eastern Caribbean itineraries, often alongside San Juan and Philipsburg .
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When to cruise to Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from February, March, and December.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from February, March, and December.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas typically carry around 2,476 guests, with Star of the Seas, MSC Meraviglia, and Icon of the Seas calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Star of the Seas 31 calls
- 2 MSC Meraviglia 25 calls
- 3 Icon of the Seas 22 calls
- 4 Vision of the Seas 16 calls
- 5 Harmony of the Seas 15 calls
- 6 Celebrity Beyond 14 calls
Next port calls
Nov 1 Rhapsody of the Seas · Vista · Oceania Vista
Nov 2 Vision of the Seas
Nov 4 Star of the Seas
Nov 8 Rhapsody of the Seas · Zuiderdam
Nov 9 Vision of the Seas