Port guide · U.S. Virgin Islands

Charlotte Amalie cruise port

Find your side of the harbour before choosing a ride.

Caribbean itineraries

Cruise terminals: Havensight and Crown Bay [1]
Town landmark: Fort Christian on the waterfront [3]
Beach outing: Magens Bay by road [4]

Port essentials

Charlotte Amalie has two principal cruise arrivals. Havensight and Crown Bay put you on different sides of downtown, so use your actual pier when choosing a ride. Check before you go [1][2]

Best first move

Check whether the ship says WICO at Havensight or Austin Monsanto at Crown Bay before arranging pickup.

On foot

Can I walk?

Fort Christian and the downtown streets are walkable once you are in the centre. From either cruise terminal, consider a taxi if heat, distance or mobility makes the harbour walk impractical. Check before you go [1][2]

Ashore

Getting to the city

Ask to be dropped by Fort Christian for the historic waterfront, or make Magens Bay a separate road outing.

Transport alternatives

Taxi or road transfer: Use road transport for Magens Bay and give the driver your cruise pier for the return. Check before you go [4]
Walking downtown: Start at Fort Christian and explore the nearby waterfront on foot. Check before you go [3]

Arrival

Terminals and docking

Havensight: The West Indian Company dock is also called WICO. Check before you go [1]
Crown Bay: The Austin Monsanto Marine Terminal is a separate cruise arrival. Check before you go [1]

Time ashore

Things to do

Fort Christian
Visit the red fort on the Charlotte Amalie waterfront. Check before you go [3]
Royal Dane Mall
Explore the passageways and food stops in central Charlotte Amalie. Check before you go [2]
Magens Bay
Plan a separate road trip to this beach on the north side. Check before you go [4]

Back on board

Getting back to the ship

Say the full terminal name to your driver. Allow time for harbour traffic and port access before all aboard, especially if returning from across the island.

All aboard is your deadline to return. Departure is when the ship is scheduled to leave.