St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie) Cruise Ship Schedule 2028
This 2028 St. Thomas cruise ship schedule lists published arrivals and departures at the Havensight and Crown Bay terminals. Both are dock berths with walk-off access — no tenders — but whether you land at Havensight or Crown Bay changes your taxi time to Magens Bay and whether Charlotte Amalie shopping is walkable. Before booking Magens Bay loungers, a St. John ferry day, or a catamaran snorkel sail, check the monthly 2028 tables for days when two or more mega-ships share the terminals so you can reserve popular operators early. This 2028 cruise schedule is based on currently published cruise itineraries and is updated as schedules change. Always check your cruise line for your final sailing details.
How This Schedule Helps You Plan
This 2028 St. Thomas cruise ship schedule lists published arrivals and departures at the Havensight and Crown Bay terminals. Both are dock berths with walk-off access — no tenders — but whether you land at Havensight or Crown Bay changes your taxi time to Magens Bay and whether Charlotte Amalie shopping is walkable. Before booking Magens Bay loungers, a St. John ferry day, or a catamaran snorkel sail, check the monthly 2028 tables for days when two or more mega-ships share the terminals so you can reserve popular operators early. This 2028 cruise schedule is based on currently published cruise itineraries and is updated as schedules change. Always check your cruise line for your final sailing details.
Why Cruise Passengers Use This St. Thomas Schedule
- ✓St. Thomas handles heavy Eastern Caribbean mega-ship traffic at two terminals — your 2028 row shows whether you dock at Havensight or Crown Bay so operators stage pickup at the right gate.
- ✓Magens Bay loungers and taxis thin out on multi-ship 2028 days; the monthly table reveals overlap so you can book transfers before embarkation.
- ✓A St. John ferry day to Trunk Bay needs six to seven hours ashore — the 2028 departure column shows whether it fits or whether Sapphire Beach is the smarter choice.
- ✓Duty-free Charlotte Amalie shopping is walkable from Havensight but not Crown Bay, so terminal assignment shapes your self-guided morning.
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 2028
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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2028 Monthly Schedule
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January 2028 at St. Thomas
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-01-01 | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,026 to 2,431 |
| 2028-01-02 | Hero Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2028-01-02 | Zuiderdam | Holland America Line | 10:00 | 20:00 | 10h | 1,970 to 2,364 |
| 2028-01-03 | Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 3,930 to 4,716 |
| 2028-01-03 | Oceania Marina | Oceania Cruises | 06:00 | 12:00 | 6h | 1,258 to 1,447 |
| 2028-01-05 | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 5,374 to 6,338 |
| 2028-01-05 | Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 10:00 | 19:00 | 9h | 3,260 to 3,521 |
| 2028-01-05 | Harmony Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 5,475 to 6,314 |
| 2028-01-09 | Odyssey Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,844 to 4,805 |
| 2028-01-09 | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,026 to 2,431 |
| 2028-01-10 | Vision Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,036 to 2,443 |
| 2028-01-11 | Carnival Festivale | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 5,374 to 6,338 |
| 2028-01-11 | Carnival Miracle | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,124 to 2,549 |
| 2028-01-11 | Celebrity Apex | Celebrity Cruises | 12:30 | 20:00 | 7h 30m | 3,260 to 3,521 |
| 2028-01-11 | Harmony Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 12:30 | 19:00 | 6h 30m | 5,475 to 6,314 |
| 2028-01-12 | Rotterdam | Holland America Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 2,668 to 3,210 |
| 2028-01-12 | Star Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 12:30 | 19:00 | 6h 30m | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2028-01-13 | Carnival Pride | Carnival Cruise Line | 09:00 | 18:00 | 9h | 2,124 to 2,549 |
| 2028-01-16 | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 16:30 | 8h 30m | 2,026 to 2,431 |
| 2028-01-18 | Carnival Magic | Carnival Cruise Line | 10:00 | 19:00 | 9h | 3,690 to 4,428 |
| 2028-01-18 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,276 to 3,950 |
| 2028-01-19 | Carnival Vista | Carnival Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 3,930 to 4,716 |
| 2028-01-19 | Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 10:00 | 19:00 | 9h | 3,260 to 3,521 |
| 2028-01-19 | Hero Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 14:30 | 7h 30m | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2028-01-20 | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 4,232 to 5,078 |
| 2028-01-22 | Carnival Valor | Carnival Cruise Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 2,984 to 3,581 |
| 2028-01-22 | Vision Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,036 to 2,443 |
| 2028-01-23 | Carnival Miracle | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,124 to 2,549 |
| 2028-01-23 | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,026 to 2,431 |
| 2028-01-25 | Harmony Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 12:30 | 19:00 | 6h 30m | 5,475 to 6,314 |
| 2028-01-26 | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Cruise Line | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 4,232 to 5,078 |
| 2028-01-26 | Rotterdam | Holland America Line | 07:00 | 16:00 | 9h | 2,668 to 3,210 |
| 2028-01-26 | Star Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 12:30 | 19:00 | 6h 30m | 5,610 to 7,600 |
| 2028-01-27 | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Cruises | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 3,260 to 3,521 |
| 2028-01-29 | Vision Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,036 to 2,443 |
| 2028-01-30 | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 17:00 | 9h | 2,026 to 2,431 |
36 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 166 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.
St. Thomas
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
Which St. Thomas terminal will my 2028 ship use — Havensight or Crown Bay?
Both serve cruise traffic year-round. Your 2028 monthly row lists the terminal for your sailing; confirm on the ship because operators need the correct pickup gate. Havensight sits beside Charlotte Amalie shopping, while Crown Bay is west of town.
Does St. Thomas use tender boats in 2028?
No. Havensight and Crown Bay are dock terminals with walk-off access in 2028. Tender logistics do not apply, though taxi time between the terminals and Magens Bay still needs planning.
Can I reach St. John on a 2028 St. Thomas port day?
St. John day trips need roughly six to seven hours including round-trip ferry and beach time. Check your 2028 departure column — if all-aboard is early afternoon, choose Magens Bay or a Sapphire Beach snorkel instead.
How busy is St. Thomas on my 2028 sailing date?
Open the 2028 month that matches your cruise and count ships on the same date. St. Thomas regularly lists multiple large vessels, which drives Magens Bay crowds and snorkel-boat sellouts.
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This 2028 cruise schedule is based on currently published cruise itineraries and is updated as schedules change. Always check your cruise line for your final sailing details.