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Child scuba diver with group coral fish in blue water.
Child scuba diver with group coral fish in blue water.

Discover St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Caribbean Snorkelling. Duty-Free Shopping.

The town of Charlotte Amalie has one of the most breathtaking harbours in the world. Once home to pirates of long ago, today visitors find treasures of a different kind, for now beautiful beaches and bountiful duty-free shopping are truly its claim to fame.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of St. Thomas

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Aerial view of the island of St Thomas, USVI. Charlotte Amalie - cruise bay. Aerial view of the bay.
Morning at Sapphire Beach on St. Thomas in US Virgin Islands Sapphire Beach
Coral jewelry in the shop window Coral Jewellery
A pair of cruise ships are docked at the port in St Thomas in the Caribbean on a beautiful sunny day. Charlotte Amalie city view.
The view of Magens Bay (St.Thomas, U.S.Virgin Islands). Magens Bay

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Coki Reef, St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Famous For

Known for its beaches, fishing, snorkelling and shopping. St. Thomas is the gateway island to the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean.

Ripe fried plantain - local banana served for breakfast or separately with sour cream in Guatemala and other countries of Central America

Exquisite Flavours

The juicy, spice-rubbed street food chicken, paired with sweet fried plantains, is practically synonymous with the region.

Waterfront in Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas USVI

Fun Facts

The U.S. Virgin Islands are the only place in the U.S. where you drive on the left side of the road.

Port Name & Location

Charlotte Amalie,
St Thomas, USVI
Ship will DOCK at this port.

Language

The local language is English, Spanish and French. Say "hello" in Spanish: "hola" or in French: "bonjour."

Time Zone

AST (Atlantic Standard Time)
UTC/GMT -4 hours

Currency & Shopping

US Dollar (USD)
Duty-free shopping, rum cake and jewellery. View our Port Shopping Guide.

Featured St. Thomas Itineraries

Learn More about St. Thomas

Read more on our official travel blog.

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