St. Thomas
US Virgin Islands
Port Report Card
Port Stats
The Tea
St. Thomas is a US territory, which means no passport needed, your cell phone works, and you can use American dollars — all huge selling points that the cruise lines love to advertise. What they're less eager to mention: the port area in Charlotte Amalie is a duty-free shopping zone that feels like it was designed exclusively to separate you from your money.
The island itself is beautiful, with Magens Bay consistently ranked among the world's best beaches. But the drive from the port is winding, steep, and terrifying if you're not used to driving on the left side of the road (yes, US territory, but British driving rules — don't ask).
Safety-wise, St. Thomas is generally fine in tourist areas but has higher crime rates than you'd expect for a US territory. Stick to the main shopping areas near the port and the well-traveled tourist zones. The value proposition is mixed — no foreign transaction fees, but prices aren't exactly mainland USA either.
Weather by Month
| Month | Avg Temp | Rain Days | Good Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°F | 2 | 94% |
| Feb | 78°F | 8 | 72% |
| Mar | 79°F | 0 | 100% |
| Apr | 80°F | 11 | 63% |
| May | 82°F | 16 | 48% |
| Jun | 83°F | 15 | 50% |
| Jul | 83°F | 14 | 55% |
| Aug | 83°F | 11 | 65% |
| Sep | 84°F | 10 | 67% |
| Oct | 84°F | 9 | 71% |
| Nov | 81°F | 19 | 37% |
| Dec | 80°F | 9 | 71% |
Day-in-Port Budget
| Item | Budget | Mid-Range | Splurge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch | $— | $— | $— |
| Drinks (2) | $— | $— | $— |
| Taxi to Magens Bay | $— | $— | $— |
| Excursion | $— | $— | $— |
| Souvenirs | $— | $— | $— |
St. Thomas on the Cruise Schedule
Four ships we track are scheduled to stop at St. Thomas on at least 127 sailings over the next 12 months. Ports of call are only recorded for some itineraries, so the real number is likely higher. Those ships sail for Carnival, Disney, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean. The busiest months on the schedule are October 2026 and January 2027.
Ships Scheduled to Stop at St. Thomas
Dates are when the sailing departs its home port, not the day it reaches St. Thomas.
| Ship | Cruise Line | Sailings Stopping Here | Next Sailing | Latest CDC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Treasure | Disney | 50 | Sep 19, 2026 | 100 |
| Icon of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 46 | Sep 19, 2026 | 100 |
| Carnival Magic | Carnival | 24 | Sep 27, 2026 | 96 |
| Norwegian Prima | Norwegian | 7 | Sep 20, 2026 | 99 |
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