Busy Port Day

I saw that we will be in St. Thomas with three other ships. Does anyone know how crazy busy this will be? Want to go to Magens Bay.

Four ships is just a average day, should be no issues.

Thank you. All of our other ports we are the only ship.

That's a SLOW day for St. Thomas.

You'll be just fine.

Truth is that over the course of 365 days that the average number of cruise ships in St Thomas in port per day is about 1 1/2.

During peak season December through April the average is closer to 3 a day.

Now if you want to hang out in front of the concession stand at Magens the beach can be crowded with one ship in port. Magens Bay is a big beach; walk down to the other end and there is lots of room even with 6 ships in port.

Thank you lostdart1

I am new to cruise critic. How do you know the number of ships that will be in port on a certain day? I will be in St Thomas on June 4th

I am new to cruise critic. How do you know the number of ships that will be in port on a certain day? I will be in St Thomas on June 4th

How do you find anything on the internet???? I would try googling St Thomas cruise ship schedule.

There will be three ships in port on June 4th.

if you go to Magen's, go early. It will get crowded. ? Ships in port...here is a link

http://www.cruisetimetables.com/

I have been to St Thomas in the past with 9 ships in! There were several tendered. yuk. I am always surprised how the safari buses and taxis keep up with the throngs of people. But... a word of warning even with only 4 ships in. The main streets get VERY congested as the sail time approaches. Leave yourself more than enough time to get back. We have seen whole families left behind. Happy sailing! Headed to St Thomas soon myself!:D

Does anyone have a photo of what busy/crowded looks like at Magen's Bay? Is there still enough room for the kids to play and build sand castles or are we talking pretty tight. I don't mind walking further down the beach for some space.

Does anyone have a photo of what busy/crowded looks like at Magen's Bay? Is there still enough room for the kids to play and build sand castles or are we talking pretty tight. I don't mind walking further down the beach for some space.

Magens Bay is 2/3 mile long. There is plenty of room for everyone even on the busiest cruise ship day.........just not in front of the concession stand where everyone (tourists) congregate.

Walk left away from the concession stand and you will find plenty of empty beach for your kids to frolic......and there is a restroom further done also.

Magens Bay is 2/3 mile long. There is plenty of room for everyone even on the busiest cruise ship day.........just not in front of the concession stand where everyone (tourists) congregate.

 

Walk left away from the concession stand and you will find plenty of empty beach for your kids to frolic......and there is a restroom further done also.

Thanks. When I hear crowded, I just want to make sure we're not talking about this:

Thanks. When I hear crowded, I just want to make sure we're not talking about this: [ATTACH]311119[/ATTACH]

Love your picture and no it does not get that crowded at all, compared to your picture.

Thanks. When I hear crowded, I just want to make sure we're not talking about this: [ATTACH]311119[/ATTACH]

OMG where was that taken? :eek:

OMG where was that taken? :eek:

Ha! It went around a few years ago from a Chinese beach and stuck in my head. :)

Ha! It went around a few years ago from a Chinese beach and stuck in my head. :)

Thanks for letting me know to stay away from beaches in China!!! :eek::D:eek:

That's a SLOW day for St. Thomas.

You'll be just fine.

True! It's actually a very show day.

I don't think we've ever been there with as few as three ships in port.

LuLu

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