St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie) Cruise Ship Schedule, January 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.
January 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.
January 2026 Summary
- Ship calls
- 24
- Estimated passenger capacity
- 72,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
- Busiest scheduled day
- Thu, Jan 1, 2026 (5 ships)
- Main cruise lines
- Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean
Planning tip: Thu, Jan 1, 2026 is the busiest day this month with 5 scheduled ship calls. Book reef tours, beach clubs, and popular attractions early on that date.
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January 2026 Schedule Table
| Date | Ship | Cruise Line | Arrival | Departure | Time in Port | Passenger Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 3,276 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2026-01-01 | Icon of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 14:30 | 7h 30m | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2026-01-01 | Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,630 to 4,356 | n/a |
| 2026-01-01 | Jewel of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,144 to 2,573 | n/a |
| 2026-01-01 | Odyssey of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,844 to 4,805 | n/a |
| 2026-01-02 | Symphony of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 5,518 to 6,370 | n/a |
| 2026-01-03 | Adventure of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11h | 3,382 to 4,058 | n/a |
| 2026-01-03 | Brilliance of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,150 to 2,580 | n/a |
| 2026-01-04 | Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 11:30 | 19:00 | 7h 30m | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2026-01-04 | Jewel of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,144 to 2,573 | n/a |
| 2026-01-04 | Star of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 12:30 | 20:00 | 7h 30m | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2026-01-05 | Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,630 to 4,356 | n/a |
| 2026-01-05 | Jewel of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,144 to 2,573 | n/a |
| 2026-01-06 | Allure of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 5,490 to 6,314 | n/a |
| 2026-01-06 | Brilliance of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,150 to 2,580 | n/a |
| 2026-01-07 | Adventure of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 18:00 | 11h | 3,382 to 4,058 | n/a |
| 2026-01-07 | Brilliance of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,150 to 2,580 | n/a |
| 2026-01-07 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 11:00 | 19:00 | 8h | 3,276 to 3,950 | n/a |
| 2026-01-07 | Icon of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 14:30 | 7h 30m | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2026-01-08 | Celebrity Xcel | Celebrity Cruises | 11:30 | 19:00 | 7h 30m | 3,260 to 3,521 | n/a |
| 2026-01-08 | Jewel of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 2,144 to 2,573 | n/a |
| 2026-01-08 | Star of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 12:30 | 20:00 | 7h 30m | 5,610 to 7,600 | n/a |
| 2026-01-08 | Symphony of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 07:00 | 15:00 | 8h | 5,518 to 6,370 | n/a |
| 2026-01-09 | Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 08:00 | 18:00 | 10h | 3,630 to 4,356 | n/a |
24 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.
Plan Your January 2026 Excursion
Once you know your ship's January 2026 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for St. Thomas. With up to 5 ships sharing the pier on the busiest January 2026 day, book signature tours before they sell out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which cruise ships visit St. Thomas in January 2026?
This page lists 11 scheduled vessels in January 2026, including Adventure of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Xcel, Icon of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, and 3 more. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.
Can St. Thomas arrival times change in January 2026?
Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust January 2026 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. January falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic, so treat these as planning guides and confirm on your ship's daily program before disembarking.
How early should I book a January 2026 St. Thomas shore excursion?
Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this January 2026 schedule, January 2026 is peak season at St. Thomas, so book must-do tours two to three weeks ahead. The busiest day this month lists 5 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 January 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, which is common in January 2026.
What excursions suit St. Thomas in January 2026?
January falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic. Expect St. Thomas to fill on multi-ship days, so reserve signature excursions well ahead. Conditions favour reef snorkel, catamaran sails, and beach days.
Most cruise ships scheduled at St. View the St. Thomas cruise ship schedule for January 2026, including 24 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.