Charlotte Amalie historic downtown from the St. Thomas cruise port

Town & walking7 minutes by taxi2-3 hoursFits a typical call

Danish-era streets and warehouses converted to duty-free shops, plus Fort Christian (built 1672-1680, the oldest standing structure in the U.S. Virgin Islands) now housing the St. Thomas Museum.

Getting there from the ship

From
Havensight
St. Thomas has 2 cruise piers; your line confirms which one the evening before. Pier guide.
Travel time
7 minutes by taxi · 2 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Thomas taxi fares.
Cost
Free to walk; shopping is the point. Fort Christian's current hours and admission were not confirmed.
Time to allow
2-3 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Thomas call you have up to 6 h 56 min at Charlotte Amalie historic downtown, enough for a visit (allow 2-3 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:27 am · At Charlotte Amalie historic downtown
    7 minutes by taxi from Havensight.
  3. 3
    3:23 pm · Leave Charlotte Amalie historic downtown by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for St. Thomas; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

From Havensight you can walk in about 20-25 minutes; take a taxi back if it is hot.

St. Thomas cruise port: Charlotte Amalie historic downtown FAQ

How far is Charlotte Amalie historic downtown from the St. Thomas cruise port?

From Havensight it is 7 minutes by taxi, about 2 km.

How much does it cost to visit Charlotte Amalie historic downtown?

Free to walk; shopping is the point. Fort Christian's current hours and admission were not confirmed.

How much time do you need at Charlotte Amalie historic downtown?

Allow 2-3 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Thomas call you have up to 6 h 56 min at Charlotte Amalie historic downtown, enough for a visit (allow 2-3 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Charlotte Amalie historic downtown on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 7 minutes by taxi from Havensight. From Havensight you can walk in about 20-25 minutes; take a taxi back if it is hot.

Tours that go to Charlotte Amalie historic downtown

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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More things to do near Charlotte Amalie historic downtown

All 11 places
  • Mountain Top · Attraction · Drake's Seat about 13; Mountain Top not confirmed from the pier · 2.3 km from Charlotte Amalie historic downtown
  • Magens Bay · Beach · 20-25 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.8 km from Charlotte Amalie historic downtown
  • Honeymoon Beach, Water Island · Beach · 3.4 km from Charlotte Amalie historic downtown
  • Skyride to Paradise Point · Attraction · 3.4 km from Charlotte Amalie historic downtown