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Southern Caribbean Cruises: St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands![]() Your ship docks at Charlotte Amalie, the beautiful seaport capital with a picture-perfect village settled by the Danish in the 1600s, who presided over the Virgin Islands until selling it to the U.S. in the early 20th century. The harbor is home to a spectacular collection of vessels, from gypsy sloops to mega-yachts and everything in between. And don’t miss the Coral World underwater observatory, the 1500-foot-high tram ride to Mountain Top, and the ferry to St. John. To learn more or book a vacation to this destination click here. ![]() |
Fast Facts Location U.S. Virgin Islands, east of Puerto Rico Total Area 31.24 square miles Highest elevation Mountain Top, 1,500 ft Capital Charlotte Amalie Status United States sovereignty Currency U.S. Dollar Languages Spanish, English Population 51,181 (2001 Census) Climate Average temperature: 82 degrees
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