Coki Beach from the St. Thomas cruise port

Snorkeling25-26 minutes by taxi2-3 hoursFits a typical call

A busy white-sand beach next to Coral World that is considered one of the island's best shore-snorkelling spots, with a boardwalk, bathhouse and a dive shop renting gear.

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
25-26 minutes by taxi · 11.4 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Thomas taxi fares.
Cost
Beach access fee not confirmed; gear rental and vendors on site. Taxi about 20 USD per person (single source).
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 18 min at Coki Beach, 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
    8:46 am · At Coki Beach
    25-26 minutes by taxi from Havensight.
  3. 3
    3:04 pm · Leave Coki Beach 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

Expect vendors and crowds on ship days. Coral World is right next door.

St. Thomas cruise port: Coki Beach FAQ

How far is Coki Beach from the St. Thomas cruise port?

From Havensight it is 25-26 minutes by taxi, about 11.4 km.

How much does it cost to visit Coki Beach?

Beach access fee not confirmed; gear rental and vendors on site. Taxi about 20 USD per person (single source).

How much time do you need at Coki Beach?

Allow 2-3 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Thomas call you have up to 6 h 18 min at Coki Beach, 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 Coki Beach on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 25-26 minutes by taxi from Havensight. Expect vendors and crowds on ship days. Coral World is right next door.

Tours that go to Coki Beach

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

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