Carnival Celebration • Carnival Cruise Line
7-night Eastern Caribbean Loop via Celebration Key & San Juan
Aug 22, 2027 → Aug 29, 2027 • Miami ↔
From $660
$94/night
Great deal
↓31% below typical
Saint Thomas
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Eastern Caribbean
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Virgin Islands, U.S.
Cruises visiting Saint Thomas
Quietest
Jun-May
Busiest
Dec-Jan
Upcoming
605+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jun-May (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 317+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Saint Thomas.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
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.
Zuiderdam • Holland America
21-night Eastern Caribbean Arc via Philipsburg, Antigua & Fort-de-France
Oct 31, 2026 → Nov 21, 2026 • Miami ↔
From $1,989
$95/night
Great deal
↓53% below typical
Zuiderdam • Holland America
11-night Eastern Caribbean Loop via Philipsburg, Antigua & Fort-de-France
Oct 31, 2026 → Nov 11, 2026 • Miami ↔
From $1,144
$104/night
Great deal
↓48% below typical
Carnival Festivale • Carnival Cruise Line
8-night Eastern Caribbean Loop via Saint Thomas & Celebration Key
Aug 21, 2027 → Aug 29, 2027 • Port Canaveral ↔
From $1,004
$126/night
Great deal
↓29% below typical
Norwegian Epic • Norwegian Cruise Line
14-night Transatlantic Crossing via Cadiz & Great Stirrup Cay
Nov 1, 2026 → Nov 15, 2026 • Barcelona → Port Canaveral
From $1,069
$76/night
Great deal
↓41% below typical
Carnival Celebration • Carnival Cruise Line
7-night Eastern Caribbean Loop via Saint Thomas & Celebration Key
Oct 18, 2026 → Oct 25, 2026 • Miami ↔
From $478
$68/night
Great deal
↓27% 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. Jun, May are significantly quieter.
December 2027
Jump
Quieter
Busier (more ships in port)
Number of ships
Colors show estimated total passengers in port on each day
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
28
1
~2,100 passengers
$131/night
↑19% vs typical
29
1
~4,200 passengers
$133/night
Near median
30
No port calls
1
2
~7,800 passengers
$74/night
Near median
2
1
~3,000 passengers
$82/night
↓7% vs typical
3
1
~3,200 passengers
$170/night
Near median
4
No port calls
5
1
~4,100 passengers
$122/night
↑5% vs typical
6
5
~7,300 passengers
$112/night
↓23% vs typical
7
No port calls
8
5
~11,100 passengers
$80/night
Near median
9
1
~3,200 passengers
$163/night
↓29% vs typical
10
No port calls
11
No port calls
12
2
~5,300 passengers
$127/night
Near median
13
No port calls
14
2
~4,300 passengers
$115/night
↓8% vs typical
15
2
~8,900 passengers
$113/night
↓6% vs typical
16
1
~5,400 passengers
$88/night
↑9% vs typical
17
2
~7,900 passengers
$130/night
↑9% vs typical
18
1
~4,100 passengers
$125/night
↑14% vs typical
19
1
~4,300 passengers
$91/night
↓27% vs typical
20
5
~7,300 passengers
$100/night
↓13% vs typical
21
1
~3,900 passengers
$136/night
↑15% vs typical
22
1
~3,600 passengers
$257/night
↑59% vs typical
23
2
~7,900 passengers
$119/night
↑76% vs typical
24
1
~3,200 passengers
$258/night
↑44% vs typical
25
No port calls
26
2
~2,100 passengers
$160/night
↑51% vs typical
27
1
~4,200 passengers
$187/night
↑16% vs typical
28
1
~4,100 passengers
$184/night
↑68% vs typical
29
No port calls
30
1
~3,600 passengers
$280/night
↑63% vs typical
31
2
~6,900 passengers
$136/night
↑88% vs typical
1
1
~4,300 passengers
$135/night
↑8% vs typical
Selected port-call day
Thursday, December 30, 2027
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
- $280/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Saint Thomas on this date.
Norwegian Luna • Norwegian Cruise Line
7-night Eastern Caribbean Loop via Puerto Plata & Great Stirrup Cay
Dec 26, 2027 → Jan 2, 2028 • Miami ↔
From $1,959
$280/night
Priced high
↑63% above typical
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.
June
Median price/night
$152
10 visits
Traffic
↓6% vs typical
5 ships • 10 priced sailings tracked
July
Priciest
Median price/night
$163
16 visits
Traffic
↑17% vs typical
5 ships • 16 priced sailings tracked
August
Median price/night
$144
13 visits
Traffic
Near typical
7 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
September
Median price/night
$118
13 visits
Traffic
↓13% vs typical
6 ships • 13 priced sailings tracked
October
Median price/night
$121
13 visits
Traffic
↓14% vs typical
9 ships • 12 priced sailings tracked
November
Median price/night
$121
37 visits
Traffic
↓9% vs typical
20 ships • 37 priced sailings tracked
December
Median price/night
$134
56 visits
Traffic
↑10% vs typical
21 ships • 56 priced sailings tracked
January
Median price/night
$134
53 visits
Traffic
↑11% vs typical
22 ships • 52 priced sailings tracked
February
Median price/night
$129
43 visits
Traffic
Near typical
14 ships • 40 priced sailings tracked
March
Median price/night
$143
42 visits
Traffic
Near typical
15 ships • 40 priced sailings tracked
April
Median price/night
$124
17 visits
Traffic
Near typical
11 ships • 17 priced sailings tracked
May
Cheapest
Median price/night
$94
11 visits
Traffic
↑6% vs typical
8 ships • 11 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Saint Thomas
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Saint Thomas, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
Eastern Caribbean Arc via Philipsburg, Antigua & Fort-de-France (Best Balance)
Eastern Caribbean • Next: Oct 31
From $1,989
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
From $1,144
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Transatlantic Crossing via Cadiz & Great Stirrup Cay (Private Island Focus)
Transatlantic • Next: Nov 1
From $1,069
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
Eastern Caribbean Loop via Saint Thomas & Celebration Key (Private Island Focus)
Eastern Caribbean • Next: Sep 13
From $478
7 upcoming sailings
1 ship
View itinerary →
ABC Islands One-Way via Celebration Key & Oranjestad (Private Island Focus)
ABC Islands • Next: May 16
From $627
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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ABC Islands One-Way via Oranjestad & Curaçao (Rare Variant)
ABC Islands • Next: Dec 19
From $686
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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How to visit Saint Thomas on a cruise
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Upcoming port calls in Saint Thomas
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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 Philipsburg, Antigua & Fort-de-France (Best Balance), Eastern Caribbean Loop via Philipsburg, Antigua & Fort-de-France (Rare Variant), 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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