Why go
- One of the main islands of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Served by Cyril E. King International Airport (STT).
History
Saint Thomas is one of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea, and a constituent district of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), an unincorporated territory of the United States. Along with surrounding minor islands, it is one of three county equivalents in the USVI. Together with Saint John, it forms one of the districts of the USVI. The territorial capital and port of Charlotte Amalie is located on the island.
Restaurants & places to go
Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-01:00; Su 07:00-15:00 · 758bar.com
Coffee Shop, Pastry, Ice Cream, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 8168 Crown Bay Marina, St. Thomas, 00802 · scoopsandbrew.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00
Bagel, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Weymouth Rhymer Highway, Anna's Retreat
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Bagel, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Deli, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Bagel/Breakfast cafe
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7
Restaurant · restaurant
Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
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Airports
Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) 6.2 km to the centre
Charlotte Amalie, ST, VI — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları, American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 18 destinations incl. San Juan, New York, Atlanta, Miami, Charlotte… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- TUR Avrupa Hava Yolları YI (CNT) · 6 routes: Charlestown, Dominica, Philipsburg, San Juan, Spanish Town, Tortola
- American Airlines AA (757, 767) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Miami, New York, Philadelphia
- United Airlines UA (737-700, CNA) · 4 routes: Chicago, Newark, San Juan*, Washington
- US Airways US (757-200, 757, 762) · 4 routes: Charlotte, Miami, New York, Philadelphia
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 3 routes: San Juan, St. Croix Island, Tortola
- Delta Air Lines DL (757) · 2 routes: Atlanta, New York
- Leeward Islands Air Transport LI (ATR 72, AT4, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Philipsburg, The Valley
- Seaborne Airlines BB (DHT, Saab 340) · 2 routes: San Juan, St. Croix Island
- Air France AF (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (757) · 1 route: New York*
- British Airways BA (757) · 1 route: Miami*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: San Juan
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (757) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Spirit Airlines NK (A319) · 1 route: Fort Lauderdale
- T.J. Air TJ (CNC, PL2) · 1 route: Gustavia
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Charlotte Amalie Waterfront
Ferry terminal · 1.4 km from the centre
Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Terminal
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre
Frenchman’s Cove
Ferry terminal · 2.4 km from the centre
Crown Bay Marina
Ferry terminal · 3.6 km from the centre
Urman Victor Fredericks Marine Terminal
Ferry terminal · 7.5 km from the centre
Loredon L. Boynes Senior Dock
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Frenchman’s Cove - Charlotte Amalie Waterfront
Ferry route · Marriott Frenchman’s Cove
Crown Bay - Water Island Ferry
Ferry route · Water Island Ferry
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas - Cruz Bay, Saint John
Ferry route · Inter Island Boat Services
Red Hook, Saint Thomas - Cruz Bay, Saint John
Ferry route
Red Hook, Saint Thomas - Enighed Pond, Saint John
Ferry route
Red Hook, Saint Thomas - The Creek, Cruz Bay, Saint John
Ferry route · Inter Island Boat Services
West End, Tortola - Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas
Ferry route
Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke - Red Hook, Saint Thomas
Ferry route · Inter Island Boat Services
Where to stay
7 Solberg Estates LNS, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · sunmtncrestvi.com
1680 (25) Dronningens Gade Charlotte Amalie St Thomas VI VI, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · athomeinthetropics.com
7725 Lower Hull Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · hideawayhullbay.com
30 Kongens Gade, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · hotel1829vi.com
Virgin Islands, 6501 Red Hook Rd Suite 201, Peterborg, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · sanddollarestate.com
St. Thomas, 1002 Blackbeard's Hl, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · thegreeniguana.com
3525 Honduras, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · olgasfancy.com
St Thomas, 2114 Krystal St, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · pinkpalmhotel.com
3ABF REM, Cruz Bay, St John 00830, U.S. Virgin Islands · saintstj.com
9378 Estate Thomas, Charlotte Amalie East, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · bellavistascotthotel.com
St. Thomas, 7150 Bolongo, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · bolongobay.com
7511 Frenchman's Bay, 100 Saint Thomas, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · extraholidays.com
7091 Estate Mafolie, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · mafolie.com
2 Bluebeard's Hill, Bluebeard Entrance, St Thomas Island, St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands · bluebeards.com
St. Thomas, 8070, 8070 Lindbergh Bay, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · emeraldbeach.com
6080 Estate Smith Bay, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · extraholidays.com
2307 Commandant Gade, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · bunkerhillhotel.com
14 5 Peterborg, Peterborg, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · thebreezeusvi.com
7338 Estate Bakkeroe St. Thomas US Virgin Islands 00802, 3011, U.S. Virgin Islands · marriott.com
2 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · marriott.com
St. Thomas, Havensight Mall, Parcel 2, Charlotte Amalie, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · hilton.com
St Thomas, Veterans Dr, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00804, U.S. Virgin Islands · windwardpassage.com
St.Thomas, 8075, Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · lindberghbayhotelandvillas.com
St. Thomas, contant #38, Charlotte Amalie West, St Thomas 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · starzhotelvi.com
5 Estate Bakkeroe, St Thomas 00801, U.S. Virgin Islands · marriott.com
St Thomas Mountain Side, 4044 Raphune Hill Road, Charlotte Amalie, 00802, U.S. Virgin Islands · boundlessblisshotel.com
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cyril E. King International Airport (STT). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: STT has direct flights to 18 destinations on 15 airlines (incl. San Juan, New York, Atlanta, Miami, Charlotte…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Charlotte Amalie Waterfront, 1.4 km); routes include Frenchman’s Cove - Charlotte Amalie Waterfront, Crown Bay - Water Island Ferry, Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas - Cruz Bay, Saint John.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Adventure
Boat Tour