How busy with 3 large ships in port?

[cigarboo]

We will be in St. Thomas later this month on Ncl Getaway, along with the Oasis of the Seas and Carnival Glory. How packed is this island going to get? Will I have trouble getting a taxi? How will the crowds at the beaches be? Should I sign up for a one of the catameran excursions or something similar to get out of town?

 

Last time we were in St. Thomas, we sailed on the Pearl with only 1 other smaller ship and the place was fairly empty. We went to Coki and Coral World and it was wonderful. I would like to do that again, but suspect it may be a completely different(crowded/stressful) experience.

[luvtovaca]

Wondering same. We are on Getaway in July. The other 2 ships get in 2 hours later than Getaway (assuming same for your day in St. Thomas, but June/July may be different). Get off the ship as early as possible and you will have a 2 hour head start on the crowds!

[OCruisers]

St. Thomas is normally a very busy port stop plus many on land vacations and deals very well with large crowds! :)

 

LuLu

[Keith1010]

It will be busy in the stores but this is the norm for St. Thomas during the cruising season.

 

Keith

[zqvol]

That is low season as far as cruising is concerned. Yes, two of those ships are huge, but they still don't deposit as many passengers as happens in high season when there are between 6 and 8 ships there.

[tvright]

How do you find out how many ships will be in port at one time?

[brookie848]

This is one of the most commonly referenced sites: cruisett dot com. It shows you who is in port with you and their hours (hover over the ship name).

Edited June 12, 2015 by brookie848