WHAT TO DO IN
ST. THOMAS TODAY
Wondering what to do in St. Thomas today? You’re in the right spot. This page keeps itself current with today’s weather, the calmest beaches for the swell, how many cruise ships are in port (and where to dodge the crowds), live music and events, plus the trips and tables we’d actually book ourselves.
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Quick Answers
Is today a cruise ship day in St. Thomas?
Check the Harbor Report above. It lists every ship at Havensight and Crown Bay with arrival and departure times, plus a crowd meter that runs from Quiet to Wall to wall. On busy days, hit Magens Bay and Coki before 9 or after 3...or skip the crowds entirely with a boat day.
Which beach is the calmest in St. Thomas today?
It depends on the swell. When it rolls in from the north (mostly in winter), north shore beaches like Magens, Hull Bay and Coki get choppy, so head south or east instead. Our Sea & Shore section reads today’s swell direction and picks the calmest beaches for you.
What is there to do in St. Thomas at night?
Live music, sunset sails, a glowing night kayak tour and full moon parties, for starters. Check Happening Today above for tonight’s lineup. In season, Iggie's Beach Bar has live music every night and karaoke on Sundays!
What can I do in St. Thomas on a cruise ship stop?
Tap Cruise friendly under Make a Day of It. Those picks get you back with time to spare...parasailing at Sapphire, the jet boat, a jeep tour of the island’s greatest hits or a private charter. Rule of thumb: be back at the dock an hour before all-aboard. Also, shopping in Havensight, Charlotte Amalie or the Crown Bay cruise terminal are always available.
Do I need a passport for a day trip from St. Thomas?
Not for St. John or anywhere else in the USVI if you’re a U.S. citizen. You DO need one for a BVI day trip to places like Jost Van Dyke or Virgin Gorda, plus cash for BVI entry fees. Trips that need one are marked “Passport required” on this page.
How often is this page updated?
Weather and swell refresh every hour. Ships come straight from the official WICO schedule, and events and our picks get a fresh look every month...all from those who live here.