Saint Thomas Eastern Caribbean
Cruise destination intelligence Virgin Islands, U.S.

Cruises visiting Saint Thomas

Quietest
Jul
Busiest
Dec-Jan
Upcoming
625+ upcoming port calls

Best time to visit: Jul (fewer ships)

Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)

Based on 313+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily

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Best cruises that visit Saint Thomas

These sailings rank first because they visit Saint Thomas while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Sun • Norwegian Cruise Line

13-night Eastern Caribbean Arc via Kings Wharf, San Juan & Great Stirrup Cay

Oct 24, 2026 → Nov 6, 2026 • New York → Miami

Lowest in 30 days $872 below typical
$1,299 · $100/night · great deal · ↓40% below typical
Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Celebration • Carnival Cruise Line

7-night Eastern Caribbean Loop via Celebration Key & San Juan

Aug 22, 2027 → Aug 29, 2027 • Miami ↔

Lowest in 180 days $312 below typical
$644 · $92/night · great deal · ↓33% below typical
Holland America

Zuiderdam • Holland America

21-night Eastern Caribbean Arc via Philipsburg, Antigua & Fort-de-France

Oct 31, 2026 → Nov 21, 2026 • Miami ↔

$2,248 below typical
$2,039 · $97/night · great deal · ↓52% below typical
Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Epic • Norwegian Cruise Line

14-night Transatlantic Crossing via Cadiz & Great Stirrup Cay

Nov 1, 2026 → Nov 15, 2026 • Barcelona → Port Canaveral

$779 below typical
$1,059 · $76/night · great deal · ↓42% below typical
Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Gem • Norwegian Cruise Line

12-night Eastern Caribbean Loop via San Juan, Tortola & Basseterre, Saint Kitts

Nov 28, 2026 → Dec 10, 2026 • Tampa ↔

Lowest in 30 days $588 below typical
$1,119 · $93/night · great deal · ↓34% below typical
Holland America

Zuiderdam • Holland America

11-night Eastern Caribbean Loop via Philipsburg, Antigua & Fort-de-France

Oct 31, 2026 → Nov 11, 2026 • Miami ↔

$952 below typical
$1,294 · $118/night · great deal · ↓42% below typical

When ships are in port

Scan for dates when ships visit Saint Thomas, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Saint Thomas that day.

Saint Thomas is busiest from Dec-Jan, with multiple ships per day. Jul are significantly quieter.

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Selected port-call day

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 ship visit Saint Thomas on this date, carrying about ~3,600 passengers in total.

Day snapshot
Ships
1
Passengers
~3,600 passengers
Cruises
1
Best fare
$151/night

Best time to visit Saint Thomas on a cruise

This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Saint Thomas still look attractively priced.

July
Median price/night
$148
8 visits
Traffic
Near typical
5 ships • 8 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$123
13 visits
Traffic
↓17% vs typical
7 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$110
13 visits
Traffic
↓20% vs typical
6 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$107
13 visits
Traffic
↓25% vs typical
9 ships • 12 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$118
37 visits
Traffic
↓20% vs typical
20 ships • 37 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$128
56 visits
Traffic
↑6% vs typical
21 ships • 56 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$132
53 visits
Traffic
↑5% vs typical
22 ships • 52 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$127
43 visits
Traffic
↓6% vs typical
14 ships • 40 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$141
42 visits
Traffic
Near typical
15 ships • 40 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$125
17 visits
Traffic
Near typical
11 ships • 17 priced sailings tracked
May
Cheapest
Median price/night
$92
11 visits
Traffic
Near typical
8 ships • 11 priced sailings tracked
June
Priciest
Median price/night
$180
11 visits
Traffic
↑25% vs typical
6 ships • 11 priced sailings tracked

Cruise itineraries that include Saint Thomas

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Eastern Caribbean Arc via Kings Wharf, San Juan & Great Stirrup Cay (Rare Variant)

Eastern Caribbean • Next: Oct 24

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $138-$220 / night
$1,299 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Eastern Caribbean Arc via Philipsburg, Antigua & Fort-de-France (Best Balance)

Eastern Caribbean • Next: Oct 31

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $104-$247 / night
$2,039 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Transatlantic Crossing via Cadiz & Great Stirrup Cay (Private Island Focus)

Transatlantic • Next: Nov 1

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $104-$164 / night
$1,059 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Eastern Caribbean Loop via San Juan, Tortola & Basseterre, Saint Kitts (Rare Variant)

Eastern Caribbean • Next: Nov 28

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $100-$183 / night
$1,119 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Eastern Caribbean Loop via Philipsburg, Antigua & Fort-de-France (Rare Variant)

Eastern Caribbean • Next: Oct 31

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 1 of 1 sailings below typical Typical range: $104-$247 / night
$1,294 · 1 upcoming sailing · 1 ship

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Eastern Caribbean Loop via Saint Thomas & Celebration Key (Private Island Focus)

Eastern Caribbean • Next: Sep 13

Best upcoming departure is a great deal 4 of 7 sailings below typical Typical range: $84-$99 / night
$463 · 7 upcoming sailings · 1 ship

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How to visit Saint Thomas on a cruise

Most cruises that stop in Saint Thomas depart from:

7-34 nights
7-15 nights
5-21 nights

Upcoming port calls in Saint Thomas

See the next scheduled ship visits into Saint Thomas.

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Date Ship Line
Jul 16, 2026 Carnival Magic Carnival Cruise Line
Jul 21, 2026 Norwegian Luna Norwegian Cruise Line
Jul 22, 2026 Regal Princess Princess Cruises
Jul 28, 2026 Carnival Vista Carnival Cruise Line
Jul 28, 2026 Norwegian Luna Norwegian Cruise Line
Jul 29, 2026 Norwegian Prima Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 4, 2026 Norwegian Luna Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 5, 2026 Carnival Celebration Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 11, 2026 Norwegian Luna Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 12, 2026 Norwegian Prima Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 13, 2026 Carnival Magic Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 18, 2026 Norwegian Luna Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 19, 2026 Regal Princess Princess Cruises
Aug 24, 2026 Norwegian Escape Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 25, 2026 Carnival Vista Carnival Cruise Line
Aug 25, 2026 Norwegian Luna Norwegian Cruise Line
Aug 26, 2026 Norwegian Prima Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 1, 2026 Norwegian Luna Norwegian Cruise Line
Sep 2, 2026 Regal Princess Princess Cruises
Sep 8, 2026 Norwegian Luna Norwegian Cruise Line

FAQ about cruises visiting Saint Thomas

Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Saint Thomas.

What is the best time to visit Saint Thomas on a cruise?
May currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Saint Thomas, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Saint Thomas busiest for cruise traffic?
December currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Saint Thomas. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Saint Thomas?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Saint Thomas include Eastern Caribbean Arc via Kings Wharf, San Juan & Great Stirrup Cay (Rare Variant), Eastern Caribbean Arc via Philipsburg, Antigua & Fort-de-France (Best Balance), and Transatlantic Crossing via Cadiz & Great Stirrup Cay (Private Island Focus). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Saint Thomas?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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