Sapphire Beach from the St. Thomas cruise port

Beach25-30 minutes by taxi3 hoursFits a typical call

An east-end beach with reef snorkelling and watersports hire at the resort; a longer ride than Magens or Coki.

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
25-30 minutes by taxi · 13.5 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. St. Thomas taxi fares.
Cost
Taxi from Charlotte Amalie area listed at 21 USD for 1 person or 15 each for 2+ (Oct 2022 table).
Time to allow
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 10 min at Sapphire Beach, enough for a visit (allow 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
    8:50 am · At Sapphire Beach
    25-30 minutes by taxi from Havensight.
  3. 3
    3:00 pm · Leave Sapphire 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

Agree the return pickup before you leave the taxi; this is a long way back on a tight day.

St. Thomas cruise port: Sapphire Beach FAQ

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

From Havensight it is 25-30 minutes by taxi, about 13.5 km.

How much does it cost to visit Sapphire Beach?

Taxi from Charlotte Amalie area listed at 21 USD for 1 person or 15 each for 2+ (Oct 2022 table).

How much time do you need at Sapphire Beach?

Allow 3 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm St. Thomas call you have up to 6 h 10 min at Sapphire Beach, enough for a visit (allow 3 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Sapphire Beach on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 25-30 minutes by taxi from Havensight. Agree the return pickup before you leave the taxi; this is a long way back on a tight day.

Tours that go to Sapphire Beach

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

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