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St. Thomas Cruise Crowd Forecast — Thursday, December 24, 2026
Super Crowded day in St. Thomas — 1 ship representing ~4,488 estimated cruise passengers, 5% above a busy day.
One of the busiest port days. Popular beaches, transportation and tourist areas may be significantly busier.
- 1 shipin port
- 4,488est. passengers
Where today falls, from a quiet day to a busy day
Busier than 93% of scheduled cruise days at this port.
Provisional — schedule may change🧭 How to play this day
CROWD-TACTICALFour-plus ships means Havensight and downtown are a pedestrian traffic jam and every facility beach is at capacity for hours. Leave the cruise zone: ferry to St. John from Red Hook for Honeymoon Beach or the national park trails, or kayak the east-end mangroves where it's just you and the herons. Whatever you do, pre-arrange your return taxi — don't count on finding one at 4pm.
Why is this super crowded?
1 ship is scheduled today, representing approximately 4,488 passengers of combined capacity.
Compared with other cruise days: Well above average for this port.
Ships in port
| Ship | Cruise line | Arrival | Departure | Berth | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Meraviglia | MSC Cruises | 07:00 | 15:00 | WICO | 4,488 |
Arrival timeline
Bars show each ship’s scheduled time in port (6 AM – 10 PM port time).
Shore day advice
A ship excursion with an early departure is the best way to beat the crowds — expect lines everywhere after mid-morning, and have a plan before you disembark.
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Data & accuracy
- Schedule source: WICO
- Data last fetched: Nov 5, 2026
- Forecast date: Dec 24, 2026
- Provisional: this date is more than 7 days out — cruise lines adjust itineraries for weather and operations, so the schedule may change.
- Estimates are based on published ship capacities, not actual bookings or how many passengers go ashore.