St. Thomas
US Virgin Islands
"Duty-Free Shopping & Turquoise Bays"
St. Thomas is one of the Caribbean's busiest cruise ports and an easy, passport-free escape for US travelers. Charlotte Amalie's harbor fills with ships while its streets offer duty-free jewelry and liquor. Magens Bay is the island's famous horseshoe beach, Mountain Top and the Skyride to Paradise Point deliver panoramic views, and Coki Beach and Coral World are great for snorkeling. Ferries reach St. John's national park beaches in about 20 minutes.
Magens Bay, Charlotte Amalie shopping, Skyride to Paradise Point, Coral World Ocean Park, Mountain Top, Coki Beach, St. John ferry day, Blackbeard's Castle
December–May
Drive on the left; safari taxis are the easy way around; go to Magens Bay early on big ship days
Top Eastern Caribbean cruise port. Great land-stay option for couples who want Caribbean without a passport.
3–5 days
$150–$350
📍 Charlotte Amalie harbor with cruise ships seen from the hills of St. Thomas