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Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands Cruise Port Guide 2025!

The Port Lowdown
The Port Lowdown
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👁️ 67K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 8:01
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Creator's Key Takeaways

St Thomas is a Caribbean cruise port with all the conveniences of America

taxis here are regulated with flat rates but can be expensive as they charge per person one way

the Safari buses also have limited routes which is good enough for going downtown

we found a bank ATM but with an unpleasant surprise oh my God 65050 no say no

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Bring US Dollars for taxis as they are cash only
✓Stock up on USD before arriving to avoid high ATM fees
✓Plan time carefully if DIYing to Water Island or St John due to taxi needs
✓Consider using Safari buses for cheap downtown access but expect unpredictable schedules

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unpredictable public transportation schedules — Consider Safari buses but be prepared for Island time and delays
High taxi costs — Use cash only and budget for per-person flat rates

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the port basics for Saint Thomas cruise port?
QHow do taxis and public transportation work in Saint Thomas?
QWhat are the best ways to get to Water Island and St John?
QWhat attractions and shopping are available near the port?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Charlotte Amalie2 Happy Bacon
Top: Ferry to Water Island
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Saint Thomas, in the US Virgin Islands, is an awesome Caribbean cruise destination! We dock at Charlotte Amalie at Havensight Dock before exploring on foot. We share port tips, including the local Safari Bus and SkyRide to Paradise Point before exploring the old town of Charlotte Amalie. Plus details on taxis, ferries to Water Island and Saint John, and more! Let’s get the lowdown and get you started with the fabulous cruise ship port! 0:00 Intro 0:54 Port 4:26 Skyride 5:09 Using Safari Bus 6:42 Downtown 📍 GET OUR ESSENTIAL PORT GUIDE PDF: Stop fiddling with searches! Get our specially designed "cheat sheet" with color-coded routes and curated Google Maps: 👉 https://www.portlowdown.com/store Finding value and getting some tips from our videos?  Support us: Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLdrgdmwIf5Z1qhRf5HIq-g?sub_confirmation=1 and share with your shipmates.  ***************** Disclaimer: This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping us bring more port information and independent excursion to you.  ***************** ⚓Helpful links  St Thomas Taxi Rates https://www.vinow.com/stthomas/getting_around_stt/taxi_stt/#taxi_rates Ferry to Water Island Info https://www.vinow.com/waterisland/gettingthere_wi/ Ferry to Saint John Info https://www.vinow.com/stjohn/getting_there/ferry-to-st-john-from-cruise-ship-docks/ VITRAN Bus System https://dpw.vi.gov/routes/ ***************** 🎹Theme music by Rafael Deo  🫶Connect with us  Web: http://www.portlowdown.com  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557696962794 #cruiseport #theportlowdown  #cruiseportguide #caribbeancruiseport #saintthomas #usvirginislands