Red Hook ferry terminal from the St. Thomas cruise port

Attraction15-30 minutes by taxiFull dayToo far for a typical call

The usual route to St. John: taxi to Red Hook, then about a 20-minute ferry to Cruz Bay. Guides disagree on the taxi ride, from about 15 minutes to about 30 minutes.

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
15-30 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Thomas taxi fares.
Cost
Ferry 8.15 USD adult one way, 1 USD ages 2-11, 4 USD per bag; hourly departures roughly 5:30 am-11:30 pm.
Time to allow
Full day

Will you be back for all aboard?

Not on a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Thomas call: with travel both ways and an hour's margin you would have about 6 h 10 min at Red Hook ferry terminal, not enough for a visit (allow a full day). Save it for a long call, or book a cruise line excursion, where the ship waits if the tour runs late.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:50 am · At Red Hook ferry terminal
    15-30 minutes by taxi from Havensight.
  3. 3
    3:00 pm · Leave Red Hook ferry terminal 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

There is also a Charlotte Amalie waterfront ferry to Cruz Bay at 10:00, 15:00 and 17:30 (about 45 min, 13 USD adult) and a Crown Bay ferry (20 USD), but the Crown Bay afternoon departures come too late for most ship days; check seasonal schedules.

St. Thomas cruise port: Red Hook ferry terminal FAQ

How far is Red Hook ferry terminal from the St. Thomas cruise port?

From Havensight it is 15-30 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit Red Hook ferry terminal?

Ferry 8.15 USD adult one way, 1 USD ages 2-11, 4 USD per bag; hourly departures roughly 5:30 am-11:30 pm.

How much time do you need at Red Hook ferry terminal?

Allow full day. Not on a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Thomas call: with travel both ways and an hour's margin you would have about 6 h 10 min at Red Hook ferry terminal, not enough for a visit (allow a full day). Save it for a long call, or book a cruise line excursion, where the ship waits if the tour runs late.

Can you visit Red Hook ferry terminal on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 15-30 minutes by taxi from Havensight. There is also a Charlotte Amalie waterfront ferry to Cruz Bay at 10:00, 15:00 and 17:30 (about 45 min, 13 USD adult) and a Crown Bay ferry (20 USD), but the Crown Bay afternoon departures come too late for most ship days; check seasonal schedules.

Sightseeing tours in St. Thomas

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

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