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St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie) Cruise Ship Schedule, April 2026

Most cruise ships scheduled at St. Thomas arrive in Charlotte Amalie at Havensight or Crown Bay. Itineraries may list St. Thomas or Charlotte Amalie, both refer to the same port area for planning shore excursions.

April 2026 Schedule Overview

Most cruise ships scheduled at St. Thomas arrive in Charlotte Amalie at Havensight or Crown Bay. Itineraries may list St. Thomas or Charlotte Amalie, both refer to the same port area for planning shore excursions. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.

April 2026 at St. Thomas: April is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks. St. Thomas crowds ease, improving excursion availability. Seas stay favourable for snorkel and boat tours.

April 2026 Summary

Ship calls
20
Estimated passenger capacity
60,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
Busiest scheduled day
Wed, Apr 1, 2026 (4 ships)
Main cruise lines
Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean

Planning tip: Wed, Apr 1, 2026 is the busiest day this month with 4 scheduled ship calls. Book reef tours, beach clubs, and popular attractions early on that date.

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April 2026 Schedule Table

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger CapacityNotes
2026-04-01Adventure of the SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0018:0011h3,382 to 4,058n/a
2026-04-01Brilliance of the SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h2,150 to 2,580n/a
2026-04-01Celebrity BeyondCelebrity Cruises11:0019:008h3,276 to 3,950n/a
2026-04-01Icon of the SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0014:307h 30m5,610 to 7,600n/a
2026-04-02Celebrity XcelCelebrity Cruises11:3019:007h 30m3,260 to 3,521n/a
2026-04-02Jewel of the SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0018:0010h2,144 to 2,573n/a
2026-04-02Star of the SeasRoyal Caribbean12:3020:007h 30m5,610 to 7,600n/a
2026-04-02Symphony of the SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0015:008h5,518 to 6,370n/a
2026-04-04Radiance of the SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0018:0010h2,122 to 2,546n/a
2026-04-05Celebrity BeyondCelebrity Cruises11:0019:008h3,276 to 3,950n/a
2026-04-05Icon of the SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0014:307h 30m5,610 to 7,600n/a
2026-04-05Jewel of the SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0018:0010h2,144 to 2,573n/a
2026-04-06Brilliance of the SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0018:0010h2,150 to 2,580n/a
2026-04-06Symphony of the SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0015:008h5,518 to 6,370n/a
2026-04-07Adventure of the SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0018:0011h3,382 to 4,058n/a
2026-04-08Celebrity XcelCelebrity Cruises11:3019:007h 30m3,260 to 3,521n/a
2026-04-08Star of the SeasRoyal Caribbean12:3020:007h 30m5,610 to 7,600n/a
2026-04-09Icon of the SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0014:307h 30m5,610 to 7,600n/a
2026-04-09Independence of the SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0018:0010h3,630 to 4,356n/a
2026-04-09Jewel of the SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0018:0010h2,144 to 2,573n/a

20 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.

Plan Your April 2026 Excursion

Once you know your ship's April 2026 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for St. Thomas. With up to 4 ships sharing the pier on the busiest April 2026 day, book signature tours before they sell out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which cruise ships visit St. Thomas in April 2026?

This page lists 10 scheduled vessels in April 2026, including Adventure of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Xcel, Icon of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas, and 2 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.

Can St. Thomas arrival times change in April 2026?

Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust April 2026 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. April is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks, so treat these as planning guides and confirm on your ship's daily program before disembarking.

How early should I book a April 2026 St. Thomas shore excursion?

Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this April 2026 schedule, April 2026 is shoulder season at St. Thomas, so book popular tours one to two weeks ahead. The busiest day this month lists 4 ships, when operators sell out fastest. Popular snorkel, beach, and wildlife tours sell out fastest when multiple ships share the port.

How much time should I leave before returning to the ship at St. Thomas in April 2026?

Plan to be back at the St. Thomas terminal 30–60 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on full-day tours and dates when multiple ships are in port.

What excursions suit St. Thomas in April 2026?

April is shoulder season — warm, largely dry, and quieter than the winter peak apart from early-April spring-break weeks. St. Thomas crowds ease, improving excursion availability. Seas stay favourable for snorkel and boat tours.

Most cruise ships scheduled at St. View the St. Thomas cruise ship schedule for April 2026, including 20 scheduled cruise calls, arrival times, departure times and planning tips for shore excursions. Arrival and departure times are subject to change. Confirm final times with your cruise line before disembarking.