Some of the brands that you will find include Diamonds International, Cariloha, Del Sol, Effy, Cardow, Little Switzerland, Milano Diamond Gallery, Royal Caribbean Shop, and a few others.
Some of the attractions near the Havensight cruise terminal are Skyride to Paradise Point (the view in the picture above), and Pirates Treasure Museum. There are also wheelchair-accessible taxis in St Thomas, however, they are very limited.Īs for the public transport, it is available but not very reliable, so it’s not recommended to use it especially due to the limited time in port. From the Havensight pier to Charlotte Amalie downtown, a taxi rate is approximately $5 per person each way. Rates are regulated so there is no chance to bargain. The majority of taxis in St Thomas are open-air taxis and shared (minivan style), so prices are per person. The alternative is to take a taxi that you can easily find at a designated taxi station right by the exit gates of the port. To get to the center of Charlotte Amalie, you can take an easy 20-25 minute walk through the Yacht Haven Grande Marina, passing by Bluebeard’s Castle, one of the historic landmarks of the city. Yacht Haven Grande is located only a 10-15 minute walk from Havensight cruise terminal.
Here, you will also find several upscale cocktail bars and restaurants, as well as tour operator booths offering tours and car rentals. This is where you will find some high-end stores including the renowned Louis Vuitton. Upon exiting the ship, in the northern part of the Havensight dock, you will spot Yacht Haven Grande, a beautiful marina filled with luxury yachts and recreational boats. See the location of Havensight cruise terminal on Google maps There are also a variety of bars and restaurants offering international and Caribbean cuisine, such as Cravin’ Crabs, Wendy’s, The Smoking Rooster, Barefoot Buddha, Beni Iguana’s Sushi Bar & Restaurant, China King, Subway, Dog House Pub, Pizza Amore, Great Wall (Chinese restaurant), and many others. Havensight Mall consists of dozens of shops housed in one-story buildings, and some of the brands you’ll find are Diamonds International, Colombian Emeralds, Little Switzerland, Pandora, Effy, Boolchand’s (electronics), Harley Davidson, and numerous clothing and souvenir stores. Right by the exit of the port, you will find Havensight Mall, a large area filled with duty-free shops, souvenir and jewelry stores, a tourist information center (make sure you pick up maps, brochures, and guides to St Thomas), tour operator booths, ATMs (the currency is US dollar), and a variety of other amenities. It has 3 berths and a pier is around 1 km (0.6 mi) long. Havensight cruise terminal is the primary port and it is the closest to the city center, approximately 2 km (1.2 mi), or a 20-25 minute walking distance. St Thomas port consists of 2 cruise ship terminals (Havensight cruise terminal and Crown Bay Marina) located in Charlotte Amalie, the island’s historic capital located in the south of St Thomas.
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