U.S. Virgin Islands Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
39 ships from 17 cruise lines
U.S. Virgin Islands cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 184 upcoming sailings on 39 ships from 17 cruise lines visiting U.S. Virgin Islands, calling at 2 places. Cruises visit U.S. Virgin Islands as a port of call and do not start or end here. More Caribbean cruises.
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See every U.S. Virgin Islands cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands offer American travelers an easy but genuinely Caribbean escape: English-speaking, U.S.-dollar, no passport required, and with three distinct islands—hilly St. Thomas, protected St. John, and laid-back St. Croix. Cruise ships call mainly at Charlotte Amalie and Frederiksted, while ferries and small-ship anchorages open up St. John's national park and St. Croix's Danish colonial towns. The package is best for milestone travelers who want the convenience of a U.S. territory with enough natural and historical depth to avoid feeling herded.
Typical routes
- Eastern Caribbean round-trip from Florida (7 nights): one call at Charlotte Amalie, often paired with San Juan, Puerto Plata, and/or a Bahamas private island.
- Southern Caribbean / Virgin Islands loop from San Juan, St. Thomas, or Barbados: smaller ships combine St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix with British Virgin Islands and Leeward Islands.
Ports overview
Cruise calls in the U.S. Virgin Islands focus on two deep-water ports: Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas and Frederiksted on St. Croix. St. John's Cruz Bay is reached by ferry or tender from St. Thomas, and Christiansted is an anchorage for smaller, expedition-style ships. Mainstream Eastern Caribbean cruises from Florida usually spend a full day in St. Thomas; many add St. Croix on longer itineraries.
Cruise season
Year-round; high season December–April; hurricane season June–November.
Find your U.S. Virgin Islands sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at U.S. Virgin Islands, earliest departure first.
8 Days San Juan, Puerto Rico Round Trip
Visits U.S. Virgin Islands. Also visits Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, Sint Maarten
Rhapsody Of The Seas
15 Days San Juan, Puerto Rico Round Trip
Visits U.S. Virgin Islands. Also visits Puerto Rico, United Kingdom, St Kitts and Nevis
MSC Explora 3
8 Days San Juan, Puerto Rico Round Trip
Visits U.S. Virgin Islands. Also visits Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda
Vision Of The Seas
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8 Days One-Way from San Juan to Fort Lauderdale
Visits U.S. Virgin Islands. Also visits Puerto Rico, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Barthélemy
Crystal Symphony
10 Days San Juan, Puerto Rico Round Trip
Visits U.S. Virgin Islands. Also visits Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands, St Kitts and Nevis
Viking Sea
12 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits U.S. Virgin Islands. Also visits United States, Puerto Rico, Saint Barthélemy
Silver Shadow
16 Days One-Way from Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale
Visits U.S. Virgin Islands. Also visits Portugal, Antigua and Barbuda, Puerto Rico
Crystal Serenity
8 Days One-Way from Miami to San Juan
Visits U.S. Virgin Islands. Also visits United States, Antigua and Barbuda, Guadeloupe
MSC Explora 3
15 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits U.S. Virgin Islands. Also visits United States, Antigua and Barbuda, Guadeloupe
MSC Explora 3
15 Days San Juan, Puerto Rico Round Trip
Visits U.S. Virgin Islands. Also visits Puerto Rico, Grenada, St Vincent and Grenadines
Star Pride
13 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits U.S. Virgin Islands. Also visits United States, Puerto Rico, Saint Barthélemy
Silver Shadow
9 Days One-Way from Miami to Bridgetown
Visits U.S. Virgin Islands. Also visits United States, Puerto Rico, St Kitts and Nevis
Seabourn Ovation
Where U.S. Virgin Islands cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (0)
No cruises start here.
Disembarkation ports (0)
No cruises end here.
Ships by type: 39 ocean 3 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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U.S. Virgin Islands cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about U.S. Virgin Islands cruises
How many places do cruises visit in U.S. Virgin Islands?
2 U.S. Virgin Islands places are visited by 39 ships from 17 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a U.S. Virgin Islands cruise?
Year-round; high season December–April; hurricane season June–November.
Sources and further reading
Background on U.S. Virgin Islands draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: Virgin Islands - The World Factbook
- U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism: Visit USVI
- National Park Service: Virgin Islands National Park
- Virgin Islands Port Authority: Ports
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 29, 2026
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