Coral World Ocean Park from the St. Thomas cruise port

Attraction25-26 minutes by taxi2-3 hoursFits a typical call

A marine park with an underwater observation tower, a large fish tank, sea turtles, stingrays and sea lions, plus paid animal encounters and snuba. It sits beside Coki Beach.

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
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Thomas taxi fares.
Cost
About $29 adult (13+) and $17 child (3–12); family day pass $100. Open daily 9 am–4 pm, ticket booth closes 3 pm; check for closure dates in October.
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 Coral World Ocean Park, 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 Coral World Ocean Park
    25-26 minutes by taxi from Havensight.
  3. 3
    3:04 pm · Leave Coral World Ocean Park 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

Animal encounters and snuba sell out, so book ahead and check opening hours on the day.

St. Thomas cruise port: Coral World Ocean Park FAQ

How far is Coral World Ocean Park from the St. Thomas cruise port?

From Havensight it is 25-26 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Coral World Ocean Park?

About $29 adult (13+) and $17 child (3–12); family day pass $100. Open daily 9 am–4 pm, ticket booth closes 3 pm; check for closure dates in October.

How much time do you need at Coral World Ocean Park?

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 Coral World Ocean Park, 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 Coral World Ocean Park 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. Animal encounters and snuba sell out, so book ahead and check opening hours on the day.

Tours that go to Coral World Ocean Park

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

All tours

More things to do near Coral World Ocean Park

All 11 places
  • Coki Beach · Snorkeling · 25-26 minutes by taxi from the pier
  • Sapphire Beach · Beach · 25-30 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.0 km from Coral World Ocean Park
  • Red Hook ferry terminal · Attraction · 15-30 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.9 km from Coral World Ocean Park
  • Secret Harbour Beach · Beach · 3.5 km from Coral World Ocean Park