Explore on your own rating
It's a U.S. territory (U.S. dollars, no passport control for U.S. citizens on the island) with plenty of shared taxis.
Where ships dock
- Havensight (also called WICO / West Indian Company dock), east of downtown
- Crown Bay, west of downtown
Getting to town
Charlotte Amalie downtown is about 1.5–2 miles from either dock, roughly 8–12 minutes by open-air shared "safari" taxi.
Taxis are unmetered and charge set rates per person. Reported per-person fares to downtown vary by source, roughly $4–$8. Reported fares to Magens Bay are about $12 per person from Havensight and $15 from Crown Bay (for 2+ in the same group). The full rate card should be posted in the taxi.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Top sights nearby
- Downtown Charlotte Amalie shopping and historic district
- Havensight shops next to the WICO dock
- Yacht Haven Grande
Beaches
- Magens Bay (taxi; entry fee charged)
- Ferry from Red Hook to St. John's beaches (only if you have plenty of time)
Safety & tips
- Know which dock your ship uses; fares differ.
- The lower "2 or more" fare applies to your own group, not strangers in the same taxi.
- St. Thomas is very hilly; walking beyond downtown isn't practical.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Taxis back to the docks fill up late in the day. Head back at least 60 minutes before all-aboard if you're at a beach.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.