Mountain Top and Drake's Seat from the St. Thomas cruise port

AttractionDrake's Seat about 13; Mountain Top not confirmed1-1.5 hoursFits a typical call

A viewpoint about 1,500 ft above Magens Bay with a large duty-free shop and bar, known for its banana daiquiri; Drake's Seat is a quick lower photo stop on the way.

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
Drake's Seat about 13; Mountain Top not confirmed
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Thomas taxi fares.
Time to allow
1-1.5 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 44 min at Mountain Top, enough for a visit (allow 1-1.5 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
    8:33 am · At Mountain Top
    Drake's Seat about 13; Mountain Top not confirmed from Havensight.
  3. 3
    3:17 pm · Leave Mountain Top 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

Usually combined with Magens Bay on a private taxi or tour. To avoid the uphill walk on the 99 Steps in town, take a taxi to the top and walk down.

St. Thomas cruise port: Mountain Top FAQ

How far is Mountain Top from the St. Thomas cruise port?

From Havensight it is Drake's Seat about 13; Mountain Top not confirmed.

How much time do you need at Mountain Top?

Allow 1-1.5 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Thomas call you have up to 6 h 44 min at Mountain Top, enough for a visit (allow 1-1.5 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Mountain Top on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is Drake's Seat about 13; Mountain Top not confirmed from Havensight. Usually combined with Magens Bay on a private taxi or tour. To avoid the uphill walk on the 99 Steps in town, take a taxi to the top and walk down.

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