St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie) Cruise Ship Schedule 2026
This 2026 St. Thomas cruise ship schedule combines official Crown Bay calls from the Virgin Islands Port Authority with official Havensight (WICO) dock calls from The West Indian Company Limited. Each row preserves its terminal — Crown Bay or Havensight — so you can plan Magens Bay and Charlotte Amalie transfers from the correct pier.
How This Schedule Helps You Plan
This 2026 St. Thomas cruise ship schedule combines official Crown Bay calls from the Virgin Islands Port Authority with official Havensight (WICO) dock calls from The West Indian Company Limited. Each row preserves its terminal — Crown Bay or Havensight — so you can plan Magens Bay and Charlotte Amalie transfers from the correct pier.
Why Cruise Passengers Use This St. Thomas Schedule
- ✓Crown Bay rows come from official VIPA fiscal-year cruise calendars; Havensight rows come from official WICO ship schedules — both are dock berths with walk-off access.
- ✓Check the berth/terminal column before booking transfers: Havensight sits beside Charlotte Amalie shopping, while Crown Bay is west of town.
- ✓Magens Bay is roughly 20–25 minutes by taxi depending on terminal; on multi-ship days loungers and taxis thin out, so organized transfers beat curbside waits.
- ✓A St. John ferry day to Trunk Bay needs six to seven hours ashore — size it against your published departure before committing.
Planning Your Day In St. Thomas
Open 2026 or 2027 from this hub, note Havensight versus Crown Bay, then pick one anchor — Magens Bay, St. John ferry, or a snorkel sail — with taxi or ferry time built into your return buffer.
What passengers typically do
- Magens Bay beach morning when taxis are available right after gangway opens
- St. John ferry to Trunk Bay on six-hour-plus port windows
- Sapphire Beach snorkel near Havensight on shorter calls
- Charlotte Amalie shopping walk from Havensight terminal
Top attractions
- Magens Bay — horseshoe beach with calm turquoise water
- St. John & Trunk Bay — national park snorkel via ferry
- Charlotte Amalie — colonial capital and duty-free shopping
- Mountain Top Skyride — panoramic harbor views
Recommended excursion types
- Magens Bay transfer with reserved loungers on busy pier weeks
- St. John highlights tour when departure allows ferry plus beach time
- Catamaran snorkel sail with pier pickup at your assigned terminal
Timing considerations
- Crown Bay passengers add 10–15 minutes taxi to reach Havensight-area operators
- St. John requires ferry schedule alignment — not feasible on short turnarounds
- 2027 published schedules are extensive — compare with 2026 when sail dates span seasons
Return-to-ship guidance: Be back at Havensight or Crown Bay security 45–60 minutes before published departure. St. John ferry returns and Magens Bay taxis queue heavily when three or more ships are in port.
Related Planning Resources
St. Thomas Monthly Schedules for 2026
Open a dedicated monthly page with published ship calls, arrival and departure times, and planning tips for that month.
Schedule Overview
St. Thomas regularly hosts multiple ships per day at Havensight and Crown Bay. This page lists published 2027 ship calls. Use the monthly tables to spot busy days before booking Magens Bay, St. John ferry trips, or catamaran snorkel sails.
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2026 Monthly Schedule
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January 2026 at St. Thomas
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 3,276 to 3,950 |
| 2026-01-01 | Icon of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 14:30 | 7h 30m | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2026-01-01 | Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,630 to 4,356 |
| 2026-01-01 | Jewel of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,144 to 2,573 |
| 2026-01-01 | Odyssey of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,844 to 4,805 |
| 2026-01-01 | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,374 to 6,338 |
| 2026-01-01 | Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 3,690 to 4,428 |
| 2026-01-02 | Symphony of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 5,518 to 6,370 |
| 2026-01-02 | Silver Shadow | Silversea | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 388 to 466 |
| 2026-01-03 | Adventure of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11h | 3,382 to 4,058 |
| 2026-01-03 | Brilliance of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,150 to 2,580 |
| 2026-01-03 | Marella Discovery | Marella Cruises | 07:00 | 20:00 | 13h | 1,830 to 2,074 |
| 2026-01-03 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 4,228 to 5,074 |
| 2026-01-04 | Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 11:30 | 19:00 | 7h 30m | 3,260 to 3,521 |
| 2026-01-04 | Jewel of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,144 to 2,573 |
| 2026-01-04 | Star of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 12:30 | 20:00 | 7h 30m | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2026-01-05 | Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,630 to 4,356 |
| 2026-01-05 | Jewel of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,144 to 2,573 |
| 2026-01-05 | Viking Sea | Viking Ocean Cruises | 07:30 | 18:00 | 10h 30m | 928 |
| 2026-01-06 | Allure of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 5,490 to 6,314 |
| 2026-01-06 | Brilliance of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,150 to 2,580 |
| 2026-01-06 | Koningsdam | Holland America Line | 10:00 | 19:00 | 9h | 2,650 to 3,194 |
| 2026-01-06 | Norwegian Joy | Norwegian Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 3,850 to 4,620 |
| 2026-01-06 | Silver Shadow | Silversea | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 388 to 466 |
| 2026-01-07 | Adventure of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11h | 3,382 to 4,058 |
| 2026-01-07 | Brilliance of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,150 to 2,580 |
| 2026-01-07 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 3,276 to 3,950 |
| 2026-01-07 | Icon of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 14:30 | 7h 30m | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2026-01-07 | Disney Treasure | Disney Cruise Line | 06:45 | 16:00 | 9h 15m | 2,476 to 3,466 |
| 2026-01-07 | Nieuw Statendam | Holland America Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 2,650 to 3,194 |
| 2026-01-07 | Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 3,571 to 4,224 |
| 2026-01-08 | Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 11:30 | 19:00 | 7h 30m | 3,260 to 3,521 |
| 2026-01-08 | Jewel of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,144 to 2,573 |
| 2026-01-08 | Star of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 12:30 | 20:00 | 7h 30m | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2026-01-08 | Symphony of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 5,518 to 6,370 |
| 2026-01-08 | Carnival Venezia | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 4,232 to 5,145 |
| 2026-01-08 | Majestic Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 22:00 | 14h | 3,560 to 4,272 |
| 2026-01-08 | Norwegian Getaway | Norwegian Cruise Line | 11:45 | 20:00 | 8h 15m | 3,957 to 4,819 |
| 2026-01-09 | Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,630 to 4,356 |
| 2026-01-10 | Azamara Quest | Azamara | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 710 to 781 |
| 2026-01-10 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 4,228 to 5,074 |
| 2026-01-10 | Viking Sea | Viking Ocean Cruises | 07:30 | 18:00 | 10h 30m | 928 |
| 2026-01-11 | Queen Elizabeth | Cunard | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,077 to 2,503 |
| 2026-01-11 | SeaDream I | SeaDream Yacht Club | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 94 to 112 |
| 2026-01-12 | Grand Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,602 to 3,122 |
| 2026-01-12 | Norwegian Gem | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,394 to 2,873 |
| 2026-01-13 | Enchanted Princess | Princess Cruises | 09:00 | 22:00 | 13h | 3,668 to 4,402 |
| 2026-01-13 | Norwegian Joy | Norwegian Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 3,850 to 4,620 |
| 2026-01-13 | Silver Shadow | Silversea | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 388 to 466 |
| 2026-01-14 | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,374 to 6,338 |
| 2026-01-14 | Carnival Conquest | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,984 to 3,581 |
| 2026-01-14 | Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 3,571 to 4,224 |
| 2026-01-15 | Sky Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,668 to 4,402 |
| 2026-01-15 | Sun Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 928 |
| 2026-01-17 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 4,228 to 5,074 |
| 2026-01-18 | Explora II | Explora Journeys | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 922 to 1,473 |
| 2026-01-18 | MSC Divina | MSC Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,502 to 4,202 |
| 2026-01-18 | Norwegian Viva | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 14:00 | 7h | 3,215 to 3,950 |
| 2026-01-19 | Enchanted Princess | Princess Cruises | 09:00 | 17:00 | 8h | 3,668 to 4,402 |
| 2026-01-19 | Grand Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,602 to 3,122 |
| 2026-01-19 | Norwegian Breakaway | Norwegian Cruise Line | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11h | 3,957 to 4,819 |
| 2026-01-20 | Carnival Conquest | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 2,984 to 3,581 |
| 2026-01-21 | Disney Treasure | Disney Cruise Line | 06:45 | 16:00 | 9h 15m | 2,476 to 3,466 |
| 2026-01-21 | Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 3,571 to 4,224 |
| 2026-01-22 | Norwegian Getaway | Norwegian Cruise Line | 11:45 | 20:00 | 8h 15m | 3,957 to 4,819 |
| 2026-01-23 | Carnival Spirit | Carnival Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 2,124 to 2,549 |
| 2026-01-23 | Marella Discovery | Marella Cruises | 07:00 | 20:00 | 13h | 1,830 to 2,074 |
| 2026-01-24 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 4,228 to 5,074 |
| 2026-01-24 | Silver Ray | Silversea | 08:00 | 15:00 | 7h | 364 to 728 |
| 2026-01-25 | Allura | Oceania Cruises | 07:00 | 17:00 | 10h | 1,218 to 1,469 |
| 2026-01-26 | Grand Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,602 to 3,122 |
| 2026-01-27 | Carnival Dream | Carnival Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 3,626 to 4,533 |
| 2026-01-27 | Viking Sea | Viking Ocean Cruises | 07:30 | 18:00 | 10h 30m | 928 |
| 2026-01-28 | Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 3,571 to 4,224 |
| 2026-01-28 | Norwegian Gem | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,394 to 2,873 |
| 2026-01-29 | Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,690 to 4,428 |
| 2026-01-29 | Eurodam | Holland America Line | 08:00 | 16:00 | 8h | 2,104 to 2,525 |
| 2026-01-29 | Sun Princess | Princess Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 928 |
| 2026-01-30 | Viking Sea | Viking Ocean Cruises | 07:30 | 18:00 | 10h 30m | 928 |
| 2026-01-31 | Explora I | Explora Journeys | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 922 to 1,473 |
| 2026-01-31 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 4,228 to 5,074 |
81 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Cruise Passenger Information
Use this schedule alongside practical port-day details below. Knowing where your ship docks, whether tenders are required, and how long you are ashore helps you book excursions with a safe return buffer.
- Docking
- Two main terminals: Havensight (downtown) and Crown Bay
- From ship to town
- 5-15 minutes to shops and taxis
- Tender required
- No — ships dock at pier
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Language
- English
- Time zone
- Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
Passenger tips for St. Thomas
- Book Magens Bay excursions early, it fills up on busy ship days
- Taxis are unmetered; agree on price before departing
- St. John day trips require a ferry, allow extra travel time
- Duty-free shopping is best near Havensight terminal
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen for snorkeling excursions
Generally safe in tourist areas. Use licensed taxis and avoid isolated areas after dark.
What to Do in St. Thomas on a Cruise Day
Beaches & island hopping — Duty-free shopping, stunning beaches, and island adventures. Once you know your arrival and departure window from the schedule above, these are the experiences cruise passengers book most often.
Magens Bay
Iconic horseshoe beach with calm waters and facilities.
15 min by taxi
Charlotte Amalie
Historic capital with colonial architecture and shopping.
5-10 min walk
Paradise Point Skyride
Aerial tram with panoramic Charlotte Amalie harbour views.
5-10 min walk from Havensight
Mountain Top
Classic island lookout above Magens Bay with wide Caribbean panoramas.
20 min by taxi
Recommended Shore Excursions
Signature pick: Magens Bay Beach Day — Magens Bay's calm horseshoe water, on-site facilities, and reliable taxi access make it the Eastern Caribbean's safest bet for a perfect beach day, no tender, no reef skills required.
Magens Bay Beach Day
Beach · 4-5 hours
Consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful beaches with calm turquoise waters.
St. John Island Tour
Island Tour · 6-7 hours
Ferry to St. John for snorkeling at Trunk Bay and exploring Virgin Islands National Park.
Sapphire Beach Snorkel
Snorkeling · 3-4 hours
Excellent reef snorkeling just minutes from the cruise terminal.
Mountain Top Skyride
Sightseeing · 2-3 hours
Scenic cable car ride with panoramic views of Charlotte Amalie harbor.
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Also sailing in 2027?
St. Thomas has 506 published ship calls listed for 2027 and 531 for 2026. Compare both years if your itinerary spans seasons or you are choosing between sail dates.
Cruise Planning Tips
- ✓Note whether your ship docks at Havensight or Crown Bay — Havensight is walkable to Charlotte Amalie shopping, while Crown Bay needs a short taxi to reach the same beaches.
- ✓Dispatch a taxi to Magens Bay right after the gangway opens on multi-ship days; loungers and cabs thin out fast once several ships are in.
- ✓Only attempt a St. John ferry day to Trunk Bay when arrival is before 9:00 AM and departure after 4:00 PM — it needs six to seven hours ashore.
- ✓St. Thomas is a dock port, so no tender buffer is needed, but leave 45–60 minutes for taxi queues back from Magens Bay or the St. John ferry.
- ✓Book catamaran snorkel sails with pier pickup at your assigned terminal so the operator meets you at the correct gate.
Related Links
Authority port page
St. Thomas shore excursions guideExcursions, beaches, port logistics, and passenger tipsSpecialist local website
St. Thomas Shore ExcursionsLive tour listings, local pricing, and pier pickup detailsExcursion types for St. Thomas
Detailed Local Guide
Looking for more detail? Our specialist partner for St. Thomas lists local operators with pier-aware pickup timing, transparent pricing, and excursion options tailored to cruise ship schedules.
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Beaches & island hopping
This authority guide helps you compare St. Thomas excursions and plan your port day. St. Thomas Shore Excursions goes deeper with live tour listings, local operator pricing, pier pickup details, and booking options you will not find on generic cruise aggregators.
More 2027 Planning Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the complete 2026 St. Thomas schedule?
It covers both major St. Thomas cruise docks for 2026: Crown Bay (VIPA) and Havensight (WICO). Always confirm your assigned terminal and final times with your cruise line, because assignments can change.
Which St. Thomas terminal will my ship use — Havensight or Crown Bay?
Use the berth/terminal field on your row. Havensight is the WICO dock by Charlotte Amalie; Crown Bay is the VIPA Monsanto Marine Terminal west of town. Operators need the correct pickup gate.
Does St. Thomas use tender boats?
No for normal Crown Bay and Havensight dock calls. Walk-off access applies, though taxi time to Magens Bay still needs planning.
Can I visit St. John on a St. Thomas port day?
St. John day trips need roughly six to seven hours including round-trip ferry and beach time. If all-aboard is early afternoon, choose Magens Bay or a Sapphire Beach snorkel instead.
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Arrival and departure times are published for planning purposes and may change due to weather, tender conditions, or cruise line schedule adjustments. Always confirm final times with your ship before disembarking.