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St. Thomas

St. Thomas · U.S. Virgin Islands · 18.34, -64.93

The central island of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. It is a popular cruise port known for duty-free shopping and white-sand beaches such as Magens Bay, with the capital, Charlotte Amalie, retaining its Danish colonial streetscape as a base.

Port highlights

The island's population is about 40,000
Population
Tropical climate. Warm throughout the year, with hurricanes possible from summer to autumn.
Climate
English
Language
US dollar (USD)
Currency
December to April, the dry season, when the weather is stable
Best time to visit
Local food

Caribbean cuisine (conch fritters, jerk chicken), fresh seafood

Sights
Magens BayCharlotte Amalie duty-free shopping districtParadise Point Skyride99 Steps and the historic district
Monthly average high / low temperatures
29°
23°Jan
29°
23°Feb
29°
23°Mar
30°
24°Apr
31°
25°May
32°
26°Jun
32°
26°Jul
32°
26°Aug
32°
26°Sep
31°
26°Oct
30°
25°Nov
30°
24°Dec

Unit: °C · NOAA climate normals · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CYRIL E KING AP · about 5.2 km from port · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)243 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

$5.00
Coffee
$18.00
Inexpensive meal
$6.50
Local beer
$17.00
Burger (Barcelona Burger)

Prices in St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

STT
Nearest airport
15–25 min
Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Caribbean & BahamasNov 2027 – Mar 2028

8-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Eurodam/ Holland America Line
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)›Half Moon Cay›San Juan›+3›Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
Indicative fare
From $850.00
Budget
8 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Caribbean & BahamasNov 2026 – Apr 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Celebrity Beyond/ Celebrity Cruises
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)›San Juan›St. Thomas›Tortola›Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
Indicative fare
From $700.00
Budget
7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Caribbean & BahamasOct 2026 – Apr 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami

2 itineraries
Icon of the Seas/ Royal Caribbean International
Miami›Philipsburg (St. Maarten)›St. Thomas›Perfect Day at CocoCay›Miami
Indicative fare
From $1,146.00
Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Caribbean & BahamasOct 2026 – Apr 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral

2 itineraries
Star of the Seas/ Royal Caribbean International
Port Canaveral›Perfect Day at CocoCay›St. Thomas›Philipsburg (St. Maarten)›Port Canaveral
Indicative fare
From $1,100.00
Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Caribbean & BahamasNov 2026 – Apr 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Legend of the Seas/ Royal Caribbean International
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)›Perfect Day at CocoCay›St. Thomas›Philipsburg (St. Maarten)›Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
Indicative fare
From $1,200.00
Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Caribbean & BahamasOct 2026 – May 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral

2 itineraries
Disney Treasure/ Disney Cruise Line
Port Canaveral›Tortola›St. Thomas›Disney Castaway Cay›Port Canaveral
Indicative fare
From $1,644.00
Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 3 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Caribbean & BahamasNov 2026 – Apr 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from San Juan

Valiant Lady/ Virgin Voyages
San Juan›St. Thomas›Tortola›+3›San Juan
Indicative fare
From $850.00
Budget
7 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Caribbean & BahamasNov 2026 – Mar 2027

10-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from San Juan

Viking Star/ Viking Ocean Cruises
San Juan›San Juan›St. Thomas›+7›San Juan
Indicative fare
From $4,499.00
Premium
10 nightsRound trip · 9 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Caribbean & BahamasOct 2026 – Mar 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Star Princess/ Princess Cruises
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)›Princess Cays›Grand Turk›+2›Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
Indicative fare
From $1,100.00
Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Caribbean & BahamasNov 2026 – Mar 2027

10-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Sun Princess/ Princess Cruises
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)›Princess Cays›St. Thomas›+3›Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
Indicative fare
From $1,400.00
Standard
10 nightsRound trip · 5 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Caribbean & BahamasNov 2026 – Apr 2027

8-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral

Sky Princess/ Princess Cruises
Port Canaveral›Princess Cays›Grand Turk›+2›Port Canaveral
Indicative fare
From $1,224.00
Standard
8 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Caribbean & BahamasOct–Nov 2026

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral

Norwegian Prima/ Norwegian Cruise Line
Port Canaveral›Great Stirrup Cay›St. Thomas›+2›Port Canaveral
Indicative fare
From $999.00
Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Caribbean & BahamasOct 2026 – Mar 2027

7-Night Caribbean & Bahamas Cruise from Miami

Norwegian Luna/ Norwegian Cruise Line
Miami›Great Stirrup Cay›Puerto Plata›+2›Miami
Indicative fare
From $1,227.00
Standard
7 nightsRound trip · 4 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands” (CC BY-SA 4.0)