Walking distance of port (2024)

FAQs

What is in walking distance from the cruise port of St Thomas? ›

Within walking distance of the Havensight Dock, there are two top attractions of St Thomas - the Butterfly Farm, which is under restoration works, and the Skyride to Paradise Point.

Martin's cruise terminal you will find international and local shops, tourist information, cafe's and restaurants and a (water)taxi service. The cruise dock is about 1,5 km or 1 mile from the city centre of Philipsburg. You are free to walk, but you can also take the water taxi or a regular taxi.

Travelling over the bridge via Port Boulevard, you can get there on foot, which will take around half an hour. You can also get taxis from any of Miami's cruise terminals. Travel by taxi will take approximately 5 minutes and cost $10-14.

WALKING TO CHARLOTTE AMALIE FROM HAVENISGHT

There is a substantial bay lying between the cruise port and downtown. However, as many cruise passengers have discovered it is a relatively easy, albeit long, walk to downtown.

Passports for U.S. Citizens are NOT required for the U.S. Virgin Islands, but you must be prepared to show evidence of citizenship upon leaving the territory (such as a government-issued photo ID or your passport).

In fact, the main streets, called “gade” (a reflection of their Danish heritage), now coalesce into a virtual shopping mall, one that is often packed with cruise-ship hordes. Sandwiched among these shops are a few historic buildings, most of which can be seen on foot in about 2 hours.

Cruise ships dock at the AC Wathey Pier & Port Facility around 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) south of Philipsburg center.

With few exceptions, you are free to walk off the cruise ship and do your own thing. However, if you prefer guides or easy transportation, a shore excursion is probably for you.

A popular way to spend the day on St Maarten when coming by cruise, is to spend a day at Great Bay Beach. St Maarten is the only country in the world with a beachside capital, and this beach stretches along its full length. Like Philipsburg itself, Great Bay Beach is only a five to ten minute walk from the cruise port.

Complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport is available every day and shuttle charges apply at a cost of around $15* per person to go to the cruise port (provided by a third party company). You need to book at arrival. Shuttles to the ships leave at certain times.

Can you walk to Split from the cruise port? ›

The distance from Split cruise port to the city centre is between 0.5 to 0.7 miles, depending on where your ship docks, making walking an accessible option for many people. Usually, there are no shuttle buses from Split cruise port to the city centre because it is so close.

The most affordable ride choice from MIA to Cruise Terminal A is UberX. How long does it take to get from MIA to Cruise Terminal A? The average duration for this ride is 25 minutes. Before a trip starts, your app gives an estimated time of arrival (ETA) for when your driver is likely to arrive at MIA.

Magens Bay sits on the island's central north coast, bordered by Tropaco and Picara Points. The Charlotte Amalie cruise port is 10 minutes away by bus or car. Guided tours typically leave from the port, and rental cars are available there as well.

The main cruise ship dock in St. Thomas is Havensight, which is about a 5 to 10 minute taxi ride from downtown Charlotte Amalie.

The fastest way to get from Charlotte Amalie to Red Hook, St Thomas is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $24 - $30. Is there a direct ferry between Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook, St Thomas? Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Charlotte Amalie Airport and arriving at St Thomas - Red Hook.

Getting to Magens Bay from the Cruise Port

You've really got three ways to get from the St Thomas cruise port to Magens Bay: expensive private excursion, hiring a taxi, or renting a car and driving yourself. The taxi fare from the cruise port to Magens Bay is between $10-$15 per person.

Magens Bay sits on the island's central north coast, bordered by Tropaco and Picara Points. The Charlotte Amalie cruise port is 10 minutes away by bus or car. Guided tours typically leave from the port, and rental cars are available there as well.

The distance from Split cruise port to the city centre is between 0.5 to 0.7 miles, depending on where your ship docks, making walking an accessible option for many people. Usually, there are no shuttle buses from Split cruise port to the city centre because it is so close.