Shand9219 Posted March 8, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) So yes it's totally my fault for not checking properly before booking. But my cruise says docking in St thomas 7am-1pm Can anyone tell me if this means back on the ship for 1 or leaving? Seems super short? I was hoping to book Sunfari tours but it seems like that's a really tight time frame to really do anything. Is that enough time to explore? What time would you need to be on the ship for? Thanks for reading this ramble and for any help. Edited March 8, 2023 by Shand9219 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Engineroom Snipe Posted March 8, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, Shand9219 said: So yes it's totally my fault for not checking properly before booking. But my cruise says docking in St thomas 7am-1pm Can anyone tell me if this means back on the ship for 1 or leaving? Seems super short? I was hoping to book Sunfari tours but it seems like that's a really tight time frame to really do anything. Is that enough time to explore? What time would you need to be on the ship for? Thanks for reading this ramble and for any help. If those are the times listed, getting off the ship will take a minimum of 30 minutes at best and maybe an hour at worst. I would not suggest getting back on board any less than 30 minutes before departure in case there are lines through customs (not just your ship but other passengers on other ships doing the same). You really have 8am to 12pm on shore from my experience unless you are close to the docks and can walk the distance to get onboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted March 8, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 8, 2023 You’ll need to be back onboard by 12:30. Not much time in port for sure, but if you go ashore by 7:30 or 8:00 that gives you a few hours to check out the town or even head to a beach for a couple hours. Just make sure you allow yourself plenty of time to make it back to the ship in time if you explore on your own. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted March 8, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) St Thomas is my wife’s favorite shopping area we get Christmas cards from some of the jewelry stores , strange that it’s so short. Taxi to downtown is less than ten a person. Edited March 8, 2023 by George C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfish65 Posted March 8, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Don't forget to drink a Mudslide while you are there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted March 8, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Shand9219 said: So yes it's totally my fault for not checking properly before booking. But my cruise says docking in St thomas 7am-1pm Can anyone tell me if this means back on the ship for 1 or leaving? Seems super short? I was hoping to book Sunfari tours but it seems like that's a really tight time frame to really do anything. Is that enough time to explore? What time would you need to be on the ship for? Thanks for reading this ramble and for any help. Hate those short stops and late arrivals. That short time wouldn't be bad if you were docking at Havensight instead of Crown Bay, which is where you will be docking. Not much at CB but still a short shared shuttle ride into Charlotte Amalie. I swear it takes longer for them to fill the shared shuttle than the actual trip into Charlotte Amalie. If (not happening) at Heavensight you would have been right there and you would have had time to eat breakfast and then get off the ship to stretch your legs walking around the shops for a little while. No really exploring but...Or take a shared shuttle into Charlotte Amalie. Either way, not enough time to tour the island. Edited March 8, 2023 by davekathy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shand9219 Posted March 8, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, davekathy said: Hate those short stops and late arrivals. That short time wouldn't be bad if you were docking at Havensight instead of Crown Bay, which is where you will be docking. Not much at CB but still a short shared shuttle ride into Charlotte Amalie. I swear it takes longer for them to fill the shared shuttle than the actual trip into Charlotte Amalie. If (not happening) at Heavensight you would have been right there and you would have had time to eat breakfast and then get off the ship to stretch your legs walking around the shops for a little while. No really exploring but...Or take a shared shuttle into Charlotte Amalie. Either way, not enough time to tour the island. Thank you this is helpful. I'm quite disappointed by the stop now if I'm honest. First time in the Caribbean from Scotland and this was my favourite stop. Nobody to blame but me for not properly checking I guess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shand9219 Posted March 8, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Thanks everyone for replying. Will need to make the most of it and figure out a fun day for us and the kids. I'll try a mudslide too Goldfish lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted March 8, 2023 #9 Share Posted March 8, 2023 18 minutes ago, Shand9219 said: Thank you this is helpful. I'm quite disappointed by the stop now if I'm honest. First time in the Caribbean from Scotland and this was my favourite stop. Nobody to blame but me for not properly checking I guess Agree it's a bummer. There is a lot of great things to do and see outside of Crown Bay, Havensight and Charlotte Amalie. Maybe next time. Enjoy your cruise. 🍷 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOne Posted March 8, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 8, 2023 4 hours ago, Shand9219 said: So yes it's totally my fault for not checking properly before booking. But my cruise says docking in St thomas 7am-1pm Can anyone tell me if this means back on the ship for 1 or leaving? Seems super short? I was hoping to book Sunfari tours but it seems like that's a really tight time frame to really do anything. Is that enough time to explore? What time would you need to be on the ship for? Thanks for reading this ramble and for any help. Book a Royal excursion and you won't have to worry about it. 😉 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted March 8, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) Hop in a cab and go to really nice beach just 5 minutes away around the airport called Lindberg Bay Beach, just tell cabbie you need Emerald Bay Resort. You can enter beach there and there's a $7 or something nominal fee for a lounger. They have a terrific little cafe on the beach that makes great burgers! Edited March 8, 2023 by BecciBoo 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGoodShips Posted March 8, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 8, 2023 If you are not docked at Havensight...just take a taxi and get there and ride the skyride and go to top and have a drink called Bushwacker. View is unbelievable. Gorgeous. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobro Posted March 8, 2023 #13 Share Posted March 8, 2023 34 minutes ago, Shand9219 said: Thanks everyone for replying. Will need to make the most of it and figure out a fun day for us and the kids. I'll try a mudslide too Goldfish lol Tree Limin Zipline is a great excursion on St Thomas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 8, 2023 #14 Share Posted March 8, 2023 4 hours ago, goldfish65 said: Don't forget to drink a Mudslide while you are there! The "Bushwacker" is the official drink of St Thomas 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starry Eyes Posted March 8, 2023 #15 Share Posted March 8, 2023 If you want a tour on a short stop, book a ship excursion. That eliminates any stress about being late to the ship. Or use one of the quicker ideas from others posters. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted March 8, 2023 #16 Share Posted March 8, 2023 @Shand9219Just curious what you port stop is after St Thomas? Our April cruise leaves at 3P but we're heading to Coco Cay for a 9AM arrival so a bit of a haul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets123 Posted March 8, 2023 #17 Share Posted March 8, 2023 Check out tours from Geoffrey. I've used him many times in the past and never had an issue. He's very reliable and will work with your time frame 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shand9219 Posted March 8, 2023 Author #18 Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 hour ago, crewsweeper said: @Shand9219Just curious what you port stop is after St Thomas? Our April cruise leaves at 3P but we're heading to Coco Cay for a 9AM arrival so a bit of a haul. Ohh I'm blind apparently. 🤦♀️I had to go recheck and the ship leaves St thomas at 3pm. Not 1pm. I swear I read 1pm. Still a bit tight but better than my imaginary time lol. Next stop is a sea day before Cococay for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shand9219 Posted March 8, 2023 Author #19 Share Posted March 8, 2023 1 minute ago, mets123 said: Check out tours from Geoffrey. I've used him many times in the past and never had an issue. He's very reliable and will work with your time frame Thank you ill definitely check him out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOne Posted March 8, 2023 #20 Share Posted March 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, Shand9219 said: Ohh I'm blind apparently. 🤦♀️I had to go recheck and the ship leaves St thomas at 3pm. Not 1pm. I swear I read 1pm. Still a bit tight but better than my imaginary time lol. Next stop is a sea day before Cococay for us. 8 hours is St. Thomas is not a "tight" schedule 🙂 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted March 8, 2023 #21 Share Posted March 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, Shand9219 said: Ohh I'm blind apparently. 🤦♀️I had to go recheck and the ship leaves St thomas at 3pm. Not 1pm. I swear I read 1pm. Still a bit tight but better than my imaginary time lol. Next stop is a sea day before Cococay for us. Good to hear, that should give you enough time to plan a nice day in St. Thomas. I would still plan on getting off the ship pretty early if you plan on going on your own, or give you some good options with a ship’s tour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted March 8, 2023 #22 Share Posted March 8, 2023 2 hours ago, BecciBoo said: Hop in a cab and go to really nice beach just 5 minutes away around the airport called Lindberg Bay Beach, just tell cabbie you need Emerald Bay Resort. You can enter beach there and there's a $7 or something nominal fee for a lounger. They have a terrific little cafe on the beach that makes great burgers! This is where we are going since 2012 mostly. Some people even walk there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted March 9, 2023 #23 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) We loved Sapphire and Lindquist beaches but since op thought he had no time, that is where I'd go, we just didn't want to do a longer trip to those beaches, wanted a one and done quickie and loved the Emerald Beach Resort. Good snorkeling up against the mountain on the left side too. Lots of Lobster and sea stars. We also loved the Gondola and our Bushwackers up Paradise Point too, been there done all those. We rented a car the first trip but will never drive there again, madhouse getting back to ship!! Edited March 9, 2023 by BecciBoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted March 9, 2023 #24 Share Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, BecciBoo said: We loved Sapphire and Lindquist beaches but since op thought he had no time, that is where I'd go, we just didn't want to do a longer trip to those beaches, wanted a one and done quickie and loved the Emerald Beach Resort. Good snorkeling up against the mountain on the left side too. Lots of Lobster and sea stars. We also loved the Gondola and our Bushwackers up Paradise Point too, been there done all those. We rented a car the first trip but will never drive there again, madhouse getting back to ship!! Is this at Emerald beach? I snorkel wherever it is possible, but never thought it existed there. Edited March 9, 2023 by Tatka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted March 9, 2023 #25 Share Posted March 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Tatka said: Is this at Emerald beach? I snorkel wherever it is possible, but never thought it existed there. Yes just swim over to the left wall there were even some eels there I have movie but don't know if it will go here... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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