High Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie Cruise Port

4.9 (651 reviews)40 minSt. ThomasFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 9:16 am, 7 h 14 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 6 h 14 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in St. Thomas20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:28 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 40 min. Latest sensible start: 2:42 pm.
  4. 9:08 am
    Tour ends8 min back to the pier
  5. 9:16 am
    Back at the gangway7 h 14 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical St. Thomas call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 40 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:28 am and be back at the gangway around 9:16 am — 6 h 14 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 10:16 am or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The meeting point is at the cruise pier or a short walk from it — the operator's own directions are written from Havensight (West Indian Company dock, WICO). We allow 8 min to walk off and find them; usually no taxi and no transfer eating into your day.

Among the 346 St. Thomas shore excursions we track, this is one of the shorter ones (the median runs 3 h); 82% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical St. Thomas call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

The Screamin' Eagle is a 750 HP, turbo-charged jet boat that will take you on a high speed harbor and coastline tour. After a brief orientation, you will cruise into the beautiful St. Thomas harbor while your captain tells you some of our local history. Then it’s time to see what the Screamin’ Eagle can really do!

You will experience a mixture of fun commentary, beautiful scenery, crystal clear waters, warm sea spray and exhilarating speed along with 180 degree spins and wild fishtails that will have you yelling for more! The Screamin’ Eagle is the sightseeing thrill-ride of a lifetime – definitely the most exciting and memorable way to experience St. Thomas.

Note: This is a WET ride! Riders WILL get sprayed by seawater!

Max 22 per group English

What's included

  • Guided activity

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Hassel Island
    We will cruise by on our tour
    Pass by without stopping
  2. 2
    Water Island
    Will pass by on our tour
    Pass by without stopping
  3. 3
    Charlotte Amalie
    Tour is around the Charlotte Amalie Harbor
    Pass by without stopping

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
IF YOU ARE COMING ON A SHIP, PLEASE CHECK WHICH DOCK YOU WILL BE DOCKING AT. We are located at the East or inside end of the Havensight Cruise ship dock, just outside of Yacht Haven Grande. Please meet the captain at R Bar, a teal shack on the Cruise Ship Dock. Use R Bar in apple or google maps
IF YOU ARE COMING ON A SHIP, PLEASE CHECK WHICH DOCK YOU WILL BE DOCKING AT. We are located at the East or inside end of the Havensight Cruise ship dock, just outside of Yacht Haven Grande. Please meet the captain at R Bar, a teal shack on the Cruise Ship Dock. Use R Bar in apple or google maps
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Must be a minimum of 42" (4FT) in height.

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Operated by VI Jet Boat Tour. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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