St Thomas Cruise Port
Most cruise ships dock at the West Indian Company Dock, next to the Havensight mall, and some dock at Crown Bay. When many ships are in, some anchor offshore and tender passengers to the downtown Charlotte Amalie waterfront. Downtown is about two miles from the West Indian Company Dock, and open-air Safari cabs and taxis run between the docks and downtown.
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Where ships dock
Most ships dock at the West Indian Company Dock, next to Havensight mall. Some ships dock at Crown Bay, which is a slightly longer walk to downtown than Havensight. Some ships anchor in Charlotte Amalie Harbor. When many ships visit, some anchor offshore and tender passengers ashore, sometimes to the downtown Charlotte Amalie waterfront. Ships are most numerous Monday through Wednesday during high season, and a day with no ship in port is less crowded.
Getting into town
Downtown Charlotte Amalie is about two miles from the West Indian Company Dock. Open-air Safari cabs, which are pickup trucks with bench seats, run between downtown and the cruise ship docks and charge a set fare per person each way. Taxis also serve the docks. Crown Bay is a slightly longer walk to downtown than Havensight and is also served by taxis and Safari cabs.
Getting around
Taxis and Safari cabs run between the docks and downtown. Taxi fares are per person, so agree on a price before getting in. Rates to and from the airport and town are set by the VI Taxi Cab Commission. Official USVI taxis have a dome light and the letters TP on the license plate. Unmarked taxis are not officially licensed and may charge unapproved rates, and unlicensed gypsy taxis are common. Greeting the driver with good morning or good afternoon is considered polite before getting into a taxi. For taxis taking cruise guests to the park at Estate St. Peter, fares are one way and vary by pickup location.
Near the pier
The Havensight mall is next to the West Indian Company Dock, so the shops are right beside the dock.
Questions people ask
Where do cruise ships dock in St Thomas?
Most cruise ships dock at the West Indian Company Dock, next to the Havensight mall. Some dock at Crown Bay, and some anchor in Charlotte Amalie Harbor. When many ships are in, some anchor offshore and tender passengers to the downtown waterfront.
How far is downtown Charlotte Amalie from the cruise dock?
Downtown Charlotte Amalie is about two miles from the West Indian Company Dock. Crown Bay is a slightly longer walk. Safari cabs and taxis run between the docks and downtown.
How do you get from the St Thomas cruise port to town?
Take an open-air Safari cab or a taxi from the docks, or walk the two miles from the West Indian Company Dock. Safari cabs charge a set fare per person each way. Taxi fares are per person, so agree on a price before getting in, and look for the dome light and TP on the license plate.