Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Port Q&A
23 Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas traveler questions & answers
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Q: We're in port from 11:30 - 7, would it be too much to do Paradise Point and Honeymoon Beach? Don't want to feel rushed in either spot.Aside from Honeymoon Beach, what beaches would you recommend that are closer?
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Answered by Paul1234 on November 14, 2024
A: Megans Bay is beautiful! Honeymoon is quite shallow and nothing special… my humble opinion
Answered by Mimilu7 on September 28, 2024
A: Look into Coral World and its Snuba activity. It was fun. Just remember to bring your personal water shoes.
Answered by Catmommaof2 on September 20, 2024
A: We did an excursion that went to Paradise Point and Magen's Bay. We really enjoyed. Magens Bay was beautiful and we walked down the beach and was able to get away from the crowds.
Answered by michelleb1127 on September 21, 2024
A: Secret Harbor is a great beach to relax, swim/snorkel, and enjoy food/drinks at their restaurant. It’s pretty close by (short taxi ride) and it tends to be less crowded, if that’s what you’re looking for.
Answered by NeedToVacation on September 21, 2024
A: Unless having a meal and drinks at Paradise Point, expect to stay up there maybe an hour, taking in the scenery and getting souvenirs. If going there by the skyride, allow 30 minutes each way for transit. The skyride terminal is about a 15 minute wal... k from the Havensight docks.See More
Answered by maryred on September 20, 2024
A: Open air cabs that can take about 20 people. No worries just follow the signs thru the port to the cabs. Fares posted when you get there.
Answered by DanB56 on July 21, 2024
A: We went to Water Island about 6 (?) years ago. You take a taxi over to the water taxi terminal, which is just on the other side of the cruise port area of the bay. The water taxi ride is only about 10 minutes or so. Then you walk up a small hill alon... g the road to get to Honeymoon Beach. It’s beautiful, but very shallow calm water. It’s mostly for laying around, tanning, having a leisurely drink. You can do a search and it will bring up pictures and detailed directions on getting there.See More
Answered by NeedToVacation on April 6, 2024
A: I rode ferry over few years ago. Get off ferry, walk over hill. You will see beach just below you. I was able to get a free chair. I got there early. Few hours of quiet. Then catamaran would come with cruise excursion, stay a bit leave and another wo... uld show up. Enjoyed my day there.See More
Answered by cruisingcindylou on April 6, 2024
A: We are going to try “Secret Harbor” when we’re there in May. (We want to snorkel also). It looks great from the pictures, and gets good reviews.
Answered by NeedToVacation on February 26, 2024
A: I'm not aware of any real close but we took a taxi to Maegens Bay and it was breathtaking! I highly recommend it. It's worth the money to get there. There is a $7 entry fee. Loungers can be rented but sand is soft and even for laying on a towel. We w... itnessed several turtles swimming near us. Many people were snorkeling.. We also saw several types of fish swim right by us in the shallow area.See More
Answered by angfette on February 26, 2024
A: Last time we went to Emerald Beach, next to airport. Beautiful bay had a very relaxing day, much preferred it to Megan’s bay. 5 or 20 mins from port depending on where you dock.
Answered by andycha on February 26, 2024
A: We took a taxi to Coki Beach last week and were not disappointed with the snorkeling. No excursion needed.
Answered by Mellowjourney on March 6, 2024
A: Travel to Megan's Bay. Calm, quiet, serene. or take a snorkel excursion.
Answered by cruiser4life2003 on March 5, 2024
A: Yes they have chairs and umbrellas and floats. Great food shack too.
Answered by Ruby13 on February 12, 2024
A: Yes, they are. If I’m remembering correctly, it was $20 for two chairs and an umbrella when I was there in December.
Answered by sep1212 on February 11, 2024
A: We scheduled a Tiki boat/Glass bottom, they said they can accommodate wheel chairs and scooters
Answered by CaroleDeshazor on March 16, 2024
A: would at the beach most beaches have wheelchairs with extra large tires designed for the beach they should be available most everywhere
Answered by Paul1234 on February 3, 2024
A: The beaches are beautiful.. and tour on your cruise line app would have it too
Answered by Ruby13 on February 3, 2024
Q: For those that have taken the ferry from Red Hook to St John’s how much time did you allow in total? Is 1 hour each way enough? Looking at a non Carnival private tour on St John’s and trying to figure out a pickup time. Also how long does it take to get off the ship without a booked Carnival excursion. Thank you.
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A: Don’t bother with a tour, you can easily do it yourself. Once you get off of the ship, grab a taxi to the Red Hook ferry (the taxis are everywhere and will ask if you want to go to Magen’s Bay or Red Hook), purchase your ticket to St. John’s, then ge... t a taxi to Trunk Bay (again, taxis are everywhere). It is a National Park so there is a small entrance fee. The beach is absolutely gorgeous, you will want to spend as much time as possible there. The tour groups we saw coming to the beach only stayed a very short amount of time and then left to visit other places on the island. Super easy to get back to the cruise ship, just everything in reverse.See More
Answered by Tiffanyafb on August 10, 2023
A: You should be able to disembark the ship at the same time as those with Carnival excursion. You need to verify which dock your ship will be porting at bc St Thomas has 2. Carnival ships usually dock at Havensight. Once you know that you can determine... how long the taxi time is to Red Hook. Havensight to Red Hook usually takes about 30 min. Make sure you pull up the Red Hook ferry schedule so that you know the departure/return times.See More
Answered by SandyBottoms on August 11, 2023
Q: Looking far in advance (March 20, 2024) and see that there will be 5 cruise ships docked in St. Thomas. If this is correct what is something to do away from the crowds? I would really like to take the Skyride, is this going to keep up with the crowds? And which beach would be an alternative from the 2 popular ones? Thanks, Wendy
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A: Try Sapphire Beach. It's beautiful and not overly crowded and away from most of the tourist.
Answered by rodandtrisha on July 12, 2023
A: We Went To Do Skyride…But For Price Of It I Hired A Private Driver To Take Us Around (4) Island. We Went To Get Banana Daiquiris & Shop At The Mountain Top Shop! We Got To Do 3 Different Turnout Views Of Island. Then Got Dropped Off By Skyride Area T... o Shopping & Exploring Around Town. The Other Part Of Our Group Went To Dinghy’s At Honeymoon Beach To Relax, Eat, & Drink…Enjoy Your CruiseSee More
Answered by FNHippie on July 12, 2023
A: Your count is off only 4 ships that day: HAL's Nieuw Amsterdam 7am-4pm possible 2200 passengers (listed twice due to itinerary change); Disney Fantasy 7:45am - 3:45pm possible 4000 passengers; NCL Encore 11am-7pm posssible 4200 passengers; and Royal... 's Wonder ot Seas 12:30-8pm possible 7000 passengers. Still a lot of people but we'll staggered docking times.See More
Answered by maryred on July 10, 2023
A: ladylanda, you can check on either - https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports. or.... https://www.cruisetimetables.com/See More
Answered by esrescuer on July 10, 2023
A: st John's ferry if you're up for it, otherwise take a taxi to sapphire Beach. of course avoid Megan's Beach which is always good advice regardless of other ships.
Answered by cbyron3 on July 10, 2023
A: How do you find out what ships will be at the port?
Answered by ladylanda on July 10, 2023
Q: Who is your Cruise Consultant at NCL bad are you pleased with them? Need Name and phone # with extension…
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A: What is the difference between a 2 meal Speciality Dining Package and a FAS Dining Package Upgrade for 2?Just paid $165.60 for the later and I assume that means we can eat at the Speciality Resturants 2 more time..Am I correct???
Answered by Roundball1966 on May 24, 2023
A: our new consultant is Kevin Salazar 877 416 9722 ext 36359. I found him pleasant and quick to get back to me
Answered by tazdeviltat on May 23, 2023
A: The Baths are noted in the "1000 Places To see Before You Die" book
Answered by Ship2Shora on February 6, 2023
A: We took a ferry over to St. John and snorkeled in Trunk Bay. You can rent equipment on site.
Answered by VAcruisenut on February 5, 2023
A: Be sure to give yourself time to enjoy your beach day in St. John. Getting to Red Hook takes nearly a half hour, esp. if your ship docks at Crown Bay. The ferry and then taxi from Cruz Bay to the beach adds another half hour at least. Plus, the taxis... like to leave full, so you might actually sit in the taxi for a few minutes waiting for other fares. In other words, get off the ship early. Don't dilly dally and have a leisurely breakfast that day. Enjoy. 😁See More
Answered by wornoutmailman on January 13, 2023
A: I think I might do this. How do you buy ferry tickets?
Answered by spookylu on January 13, 2023
A: There is one ferry from Red Hook St Thomas to Cruz Bay St John. There is also another one from Charlotte Amalie to Cruz Bay. We always like to take the Red Hook Ferry. Check out www.Vinow.com for more information.
Answered by sunsetswizzle on January 13, 2023
A: Yes! We did an excursion once where we ferried over to St. John, then we took a tour of the island. St. John is breathtakingly beautiful! The water doesn’t seem real. 😍
Answered by EM86 on January 13, 2023
A: Yes. We went to Trunk Bay and fell in love with the Caribbean
Answered by tucksmom on January 12, 2023
Q: Since our Royal ship always ports at Crown Bay - and we have shopped those shops and eaten at the Marina restaurant, what is the next step for finding a non-chain restaurant and shopping for magnets/t-shirts? A cab to Havensight tourist area? Elsewhere? What would be a average one way cab cost? Normal to tip on the cab ride?
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Q: Are there any all inclusive beaches drinks / food for saint thomas that anyone would recommend.
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A: Mention the same thing to Kayla but there don’t seem to be any. We’re doing the all day beach excursion. https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/tour/st-thomas-beach-combo/castshpseebch
Answered by JacksonSisk85 on November 30, 2022
A: I talked to Resort for a Day, but they don’t have any relationships there. We’re doing the full day beach tour via https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/tour/st-thomas-beach-combo/castshpseebch
Answered by JacksonSisk85 on November 30, 2022
A: Yes there are lots of taxis and they will wait for you too
Answered by marions on November 28, 2022
A: yup, $35 but it accommidates 2 people. It is worth it as there is no other shade on the beach!
Answered by crusin4gramma on November 12, 2022
A: We booked a clamshell for early December for $34.95. There is not a lot of shade, so we feel it is worth it.
Answered by jeffreyschill on November 11, 2022
Q: Anyone who has been here before used Sunfari Tours? Seen some good reviews on TA, but as always, best to ask those who've beenCheers
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Q: Has anyone docked in C.A. and gone straight to St John on the ferry? If so, best place in St John to just hang out, have lunch, people watch maybe shop a little; maybe some what near the ferry dock? My main interest in the itinerary including st. Thomas was the opportunity to spend a day in St John!
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A: yes I took the ferry to St John and a taxi to Trunk Bay so beautiful... rented a chair
Answered by emartin336 on August 20, 2022
A: definitely recommend dinghys beach ⛱. loved it! the shuttle is waiting as soon as you get off the water taxi 👍
Answered by Welshgirl87 on August 21, 2022
A: Add another vote for Trunk Bay. We enjoyed the beach and rented snorkeling gear before returning to town to walk around.
Answered by VAcruisenut on August 20, 2022
A: Trunk Bay in St Johns is incredible. Have fun!
Answered by Carnivalfoodie on August 20, 2022
Q: The last time we did Royal for Charlotte Amalie, they docked at the Cruise Port of Charlotte Amalie in Charlotte Amalie West. Does Royal always dock there? Do they ever dock at Havensight Cruise Pier?
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A: Havensight is used by other cruise lines. Royal uses west dock
Answered by Levishear on October 17, 2022
A: Royal rocks at Havensight most of the time, as they paid for the development of this pier for Oasis class ships.
Answered by TXatsea on August 13, 2022
A: There is not a Dutch side in St. Thomas as they are part of the United States Virgin Islands. The previous writer may be confused with St. Maarten. RCCL always docks at Crown Bay as the ships are too large to dock anywhere else.
Answered by RoyalCruzer on August 13, 2022
A: Havensigth is the one near the skyride mostly that port is for most cruise lines..tje other one that's far away the Charlotte Amelie by crown bay iS where Royal ships dock specially Oasis Ships
Answered by Razor78 on August 14, 2022
A: I think Princess is usually at Havensight
Answered by suekIowa on August 13, 2022
A: Royal Caribbean only docks on Dutch side. I’ve been on a lot of RC and I’ve only docked in that area at port
Answered by bmastin67 on August 13, 2022
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