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St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie) Cruise Ship Schedule, May 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.

May 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.

May 2026 at St. Thomas: May 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.

May 2026 Summary

Ship calls
8
Estimated passenger capacity
24,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
Busiest scheduled day
Thu, May 7, 2026 (4 ships)
Main cruise lines
Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean

Planning tip: Thu, May 7, 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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May 2026 Schedule Table

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger CapacityNotes
2026-05-01Rhapsody of the SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0018:0010h2,026 to 2,431n/a
2026-05-03Radiance of the SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0018:0010h2,122 to 2,546n/a
2026-05-05Wonder of the SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0018:0010h5,734 to 6,988n/a
2026-05-06Star of the SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0017:009h5,610 to 7,600n/a
2026-05-07Allure of the SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0015:308h 30m5,490 to 6,314n/a
2026-05-07Celebrity BeyondCelebrity Cruises10:0018:008h3,276 to 3,950n/a
2026-05-07Rhapsody of the SeasRoyal Caribbean08:0018:0010h2,026 to 2,431n/a
2026-05-07Star of the SeasRoyal Caribbean12:3020:007h 30m5,610 to 7,600n/a

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

Plan Your May 2026 Excursion

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which cruise ships visit St. Thomas in May 2026?

This page lists 6 scheduled vessels in May 2026, including Allure of the Seas, Celebrity Beyond, Radiance of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas, Star of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.

Can St. Thomas arrival times change in May 2026?

Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust May 2026 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. May 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 May 2026 St. Thomas shore excursion?

Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this May 2026 schedule, May 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 May 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 May 2026?

May 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 May 2026, including 8 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.