Walk from St. Thomas Cruise Ship Port to Charlotte Amalie Waterfront

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This is how to walk from the St. Thomas cruise ship port to downtown Charlotte Amalie. Charlotte Amalie is the best place to buy duty-free watches, jewelry and souvenirs in St. Thomas. It's a safe and easy walk from the cruise ship terminal in St. Thomas. Please note that all shops in Charlotte Amalie close by 6 PM during the week and sometimes at 2 PM on weekends. Avoid Charlotte Amalie after the shops close, as it could be mildly unsafe. I've explored both St. Thomas and St. John tip-to-tip and have never encountered any issues with crime though. I hope that you enjoy this video and please share this video with others. Filmed with Panasonic HC-V100M camera in 1080P HD.

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@andyokus5735 3 жыл бұрын

I was the pianist on the " Ectasy". St. Thomas in May was Hot! Great place though. Nice people.

@jettenrgaard8872 10 жыл бұрын

I sit here in Denmark viewing this fantastic video, bringing me back to july 2013, where my daughter and I spended a week on these fantastic Virgin Islands. I can tell you the steet names are danish - Hospital Gade means Hospital Street - Denmark sold the Islands in 1917 to the U.S.A. for 25 million dollars in gold- thank you for this video

@blumax999 10 жыл бұрын

Maui? Never been there but I believe everything you said. I had a friend in the Army, was raised in Hawaii (forgot which island)...he got sick of the tourists & crowding....moved to Montana!

@IrixGuy 11 жыл бұрын

a Jeep and never once felt unsafe. We even drove up and entered the local grocery stores. The locals are so friendly, they would even politely ask of if we were looking for something when we were off the beaten path. As long as you're walking during daytime between the cruise port and Charlotte Amalie you should be 100% safe. Just avoid Charlotte Amalie after the shops close. They usually close at 6 PM during the week and sometimes at 2 PM on weekends. Shop hours bay depending upon ...

@barbie6695 4 жыл бұрын

All of the locals are not friendly. That saying good morning b.s. is part of by- gone days. I went out there saying good morning to people, and they were looking at me like I was crazy, some spoke back, and all weren't nice. No different than stateside I would say. I live how the jewelry stores serve rum and beer. So poppin.

@barbie6695 4 жыл бұрын

I walked this path soon after watching your video..., time after time, lol. I'm obsessed with St. Thomas. Only difference is, this video was pre IrMaria. Still lovely tho. I made my solo trip to St. Thomas 5/30/2019. It was wonderful.

@blumax999 10 жыл бұрын

Probably Guadeloupe Irix, then a hop by puddle jumper over to St. Lucia. Beautiful down there. Good luck! St. Kitts & Nevis also beautiful islands and off the beaten path....used to be anyway!

@IrixGuy 11 жыл бұрын

actually already planning another trip down. It and Bermuda have trumped Hawaii as being our favorite vacation destination. It's a lot closer, less expensive and there isn't the long flight to get to and from there. Have a good day =)

@IrixGuy 11 жыл бұрын

The closest and most awesome beach in walking distance is Morningstar Beach in front of the Marriott. There is a great restaurant there and a bar as well. It's the opposite direction from Charlotte Amalie and I'm not sure if there is a sidewalk in the beach direction. You might want to take a taxi to the beach due to narrow roads and traffic. Charlotte Amalie walk too and from the cruise ship port is completely safe. We toured the entire island of St. Thomas and St. John for 7 days in ...

@larrypreston3885 5 жыл бұрын

Never seen a 100 degree day on STT no matter what time of year you come to visit! It is pretty much 85 degrees each day and 75 degrees each night no matter what day of the year. might get a few degrees warmer in August/Sept. You are there at peak tourist season...Jan - March.

@ViaVicary 5 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful thank you!

@IrixGuy 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Please feel free to subscribe to my channel and checkout my USVI and BVI video playlists. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. It's an awesome place!

@alialsawadeh2978 3 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful mate thank you so much appreciated my friend

@IrixGuy 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Please feel free to subscribe to my channel and check out all of my USVI and BVI travel videos. If you have any questions, please ask.

@blumax999 10 жыл бұрын

Tammy, sounds like you know what you're talking about. I spent two years flying out of St. Thomas for a small Mom & Pop operation. Had two friends of mine beat up & robbed and had my home robbed. People, do not spend your money here. Go to the French or British islands further south. The keep the riff raff under control.

@IrixGuy 10 жыл бұрын

Magen's Bay is nice!

@IrixGuy 11 жыл бұрын

videos of all of these beaches. If you're just cruising the 100% best thing to do might be to book a Morningstar Charters cruise. It was a fantastic sailing experience with a fantastic lunch grilled on the sailboat! We sailed from St. Thomas and anchored up for snorkeling/the beach on Honeymoon Beach St. John. The cruise could not have been better! Please let me know if you have any other questions and I'll try to answer. My wife and I love the place so much that we're...

@blumax999 10 жыл бұрын

Meant to say something about St. John. This was (hopefully still is) a great place to rent a Jeep & tour the island, many overlooks to sparkling blue water & lush tropical plants. Most of the island is protected as a National Park & hopefully not over-run by now. I feel sorry for all you young people having to come up in the world now & not really seeing things in their natural state.

@IrixGuy 10 жыл бұрын

Going to St. John again next and staying on St. John. Gonna do day trips to Jost, Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Is there anything else that you recommend? We've already done Peter Island and Norman Island for a week and lived both. I don't recall seeing that restaurant. Is it where Hooters is in front of the port?

@michad328 11 жыл бұрын

the port wiyh the sailboats is awesome

@Tammy24ist 11 жыл бұрын

It is I was born there. I'm going back there in April

@stoehrcov 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is so cool Thank you

@IrixGuy 5 жыл бұрын

TYVM. please feel free to subscribe to my channel and check out my playlist full of USVI and BVI videos. If you have any questions, just ask! Cheers! 🥂

@IrixGuy 11 жыл бұрын

how many cruise ships are in port. Locals and tourists will be all over the streets so you should never be on a street alone. There is also a very heavy flow of traffic alongside the sidewalk that you take from cruise ship port to Charlotte Amalie. It's a great and safe walk! I've been to Jamaica on two occasions and never let my guard down. I had my situational awareness at 100% in Jamaica at all times. In St. Thomas and St. John I felt safe 100% of the time ...

@fishycomics 9 жыл бұрын

thanks Irix... Just came back not long ago. We were at both ports there, More or less a taxi s needed. If you walk from Senior frogs, yes, not from the other side, lol. I did not go to town, I taken a taxi, that broken down, on the very top of the island. just before its last bend. I did not shop, on the island, as St Thomas is a great place to get things, I prefer to get, like said further down the other islands, like St martin, St kitts,. not at Puerto Rico or here. My other visit, I did not see anything. I know we all take video, but more than 50% were hard to watch, a lot of floor. I do the same thing, when I feel uncomfortable. Heck I do the same. the weather was fantastic in Dec 2014.WishedI did more walking tours.

@IrixGuy 9 жыл бұрын

We've always enjoyed the walk.

@viems06 6 жыл бұрын

Good video but you are way off with the temperature. The most the islands may see is mid 90's in the summer but with the natural winds "trade winds", there is always a cool breeze that balance out the heat that makes it comfortable.

@IrixGuy 6 жыл бұрын

Yes but in those tents with the vendors beside Charlotte Amalie waterfront shops it's hot =)

@Gpacharlie 8 жыл бұрын

What are the hottest months and is it so hot and humid that it is just too much? Are there temperature differences with elevation? Are there breezes or trade winds to cool it off?

@IrixGuy 10 жыл бұрын

You should see Maui now. It's pathetic how industrialized it has become in the past 20 years. Lanai is next and there is much less land there to ruin. We love St. John and hopefully big money will never spoil the national forest there. It still looks incredible and we can't wait to ride around in a Jeep there again soon!

@blumax999 10 жыл бұрын

Irix...thanks, I was there in '82 & '83. Flew for a Mom & Pop operation called Virgin Air. No longer in existence. Have a lot of good & some bad memories of the place. Robberies etc. You'll like the islands further south better. St. Lucia etc. not so over-run with tourists. Take it slower with the camera panning but enjoyed the old views! Thanks for the memories! Looks like the place has gotten a lot more crowded....like everywhere else. Tourists still fat & out of shape. Good God.

@Anne5928 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Is there a beach within walking distance of the port? Is it a pretty safe area to walk around with a family? After my cruise to Ochos Rios Jamica Im a little nervous about safety.

@IrixGuy 10 жыл бұрын

LOL yeah the cruise ship crowd =) St. Lucia....that's on my to-do list. Which airport do you recommend flying into to get to St. Lucia?

@mariefolsom2144 5 жыл бұрын

"I'm going to stop for a minute because I lost my wife," 😁 Old video but I will be there in November and researching every thing! Thanks!

@IrixGuy 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It's a wonderful island. Feel free to message me if you need any USVI travel tips.

@kecyboucirquot7542 4 жыл бұрын

Marie Folsom help me o Please how i can go of St thomas please

@lifeskater9899 9 жыл бұрын

This walk's from Yacht Haven Grande to Main St., walking West.

@IrixGuy 9 жыл бұрын

SkaterForLife Gordon Yup....Yacht Haven Grande right in front of where the cruise ships dock =)

@lifeskater9899 9 жыл бұрын

IrixGuy's Adventure Channel-Grew up there in the '50's, returned in 1972, then 2011. I was speechless. Naturally, so much has changed; however I do have fond memories. Back then, hardly any houses on the hills, Sugar Estate wasn't built up, Race track in Sugar Estate, guts running down the mountains towards the waterfront, Harry S. Truman airport, then renamed Cyril E. King, sub base into Crown Bay, etc. Yacht Haven was known as Yacht Haven..and I was scared of mongoose(!)

@empressmuffin7494 10 жыл бұрын

Love water front

@barbie6695 4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@MyPedorro 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks CLEAR CREEKRV!

@IrixGuy 7 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Please feel free to subscribe to my channel and watch my other #VirginIslands videos too!

@loribell6538 4 жыл бұрын

Didn’t show us the walk from the start of the ship

@IrixGuy 4 жыл бұрын

How so? I filmed the entire walk LOL

@loribell6538 4 жыл бұрын

You were already walking up the street... you even showed the ship off in a distance.

@blumax999 10 жыл бұрын

Hey Irix, I was there in the early 80s. Do you know if a Mexican restaurant is still there on the waterfront (2nd. story restaurant) called Panchitas? Loved that place. Great Mexican food! You can have St. Thomas though. Tourist overload & crime. Go South young man!

@hezronspringette847 7 жыл бұрын

nice vid bro

@IrixGuy 7 жыл бұрын

+Hezron Springette Thanks man!

@worrickwhite3163 4 жыл бұрын

How long of a walk ( time wise ) is it from the cruise ship port to the downtown shopping area?

@IrixGuy 4 жыл бұрын

I’d say about 10 minutes sober or about 20 minutes after heavy drink. It’s worth the walk, especially if you like watches and/or jewelry.

@IrixGuy 11 жыл бұрын

St. Thomas is a completely differently feel and I was never approached to buy drugs. In Jamaica I was approached almost hourly to buy drugs, even in the resort areas. I don't do drugs =) Explore St. Thomas and you'll have the time of your life! If you have more than a few hours in port, I recommend a taxi to Magen's Bay on the far side of the island. It's the best beach! Also Lindquist Beach ("Smith Bay Park") on the other side of Redhook is fantastic! Check out my videos...I have...

@rachellep537 7 жыл бұрын

all i keep hearing about for shopping is rum/alcohol and jewelry. i don't wear jewelry and don't drink. is there not clothing retail or maybe handbags?

@IrixGuy 7 жыл бұрын

+Rachelle P I bought my wife a Louis Vuitton purse there. I only buy rum, watches, timepieces and t-shirts though. It's better shopping than St. Maarten IMO

@daynastithem3576 4 жыл бұрын

Is there like a hop on hop off bus from the cruise port to the downtown shopping areas? I know you can get a taxi there but back I am afraid might be an issue. I have arthritis and all the walking on the ship and off is a issue for me especially after a couple of days of walking around the ship. I need to get me a scooter but to me that just says I give up and I’m not a quitter lol. I don’t want to slow down completely yet I’m only 55.

@IrixGuy 4 жыл бұрын

There are usually taxis but it is an easy and scenic walk :).

@daynastithem3576 4 жыл бұрын

IrixGuy's Adventure Channel just discovered I will be at the Crown Bay port on opposite side from paradise point. 🙁 Wonder what that taxi ride is gonna cost? Can’t find it listed anywhere and that port makes walking out of the question for me because of the arthritis in my knees and ankles.

@IrixGuy 11 жыл бұрын

@Tammy24ist I never felt unsafe in St. Thomas but a traveler got stabbed the same week that we were in Jamaica.

@captainknuckles9599 6 жыл бұрын

I'm from there

@IrixGuy 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@m38mitch3 10 жыл бұрын

hi have a few questions for u about st Thomas and grand cayman is this the best way to contact u/

@IrixGuy 10 жыл бұрын

Certainly. You can contact me via IrixGuy.com contact page and I'll try my best to answer your questions.

@luisraluisra 9 жыл бұрын

Casi termino mareado al ver este video.

@SV-Valhalla 6 жыл бұрын

Any idea what it would cost to stay at a marina with a 55ft sailboat for 6 months

@IrixGuy 6 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure. Prices vary.

@SV-Valhalla 6 жыл бұрын

I have sent an email to Compass point marina. Thank you!!

@margueritechester4541 6 жыл бұрын

I’m planning on cruising 2019 to st Thomas I’m looking for silver bracelets also can I take a bus to coki beach how far is that from the cruise ship do you recommend a local bus

@IrixGuy 6 жыл бұрын

I would suggest simply walking from the cruise ship port to the shops in Charlotte Amalie waterfront. That is where all of the jewelry stores are. You’d definitely need to take a taxi to Coki Beach. If you want to stay closer to the cruise ship port to maximize time, check out Morningstar Beach instead.

@mamaj1659 9 жыл бұрын

How long is the walk from the cruise port to the Charlotte Amalie shopping area? Can we bus there instead?

@IrixGuy 9 жыл бұрын

mamaj There is a shopping area right in front of the cruise ships....I don't recommend it. When you get off of the ship just follow the sidewalk towards the left in front of the waterfront to get to the main Charlotte Amalie shopping area. It's likely a 10-15 minute walk...very flat and safe. They have amazing watches, jewelry and much more there. Be sure to drop in Ajante Jewelers in Drake's Passage if you're looking for the best loose stones and/or rings and necklaces.

@mauricehodge15 6 жыл бұрын

mamaj if you do he might overcharge its better to walk you can see more. Its one walk around the water front thats all follow the trail

@jmazz1127 7 жыл бұрын

felt like I was watching a pin ball machine

@IrixGuy 7 жыл бұрын

LOL cool comparison!

@pauldeutsch2044 4 жыл бұрын

The video is very choppy, makes it impossible to watch. Audio is often drowned out by ambient sounds. Next time get a camera with stabilization and if that doesn't work use software to stabilize. Better to mute the sound track of the clips so we can understand your commentary.

@IrixGuy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. This was one of my original videos. Check out my more current USVI and BVI videos that I filmed with higher end equipment. Thanks! #CaptainIrixGuy

@blumax999 10 жыл бұрын

Tammy....sounds like you've seen the light. Stay out of the American administered islands....and Jamaica.

@gorillamonster6016 6 жыл бұрын

Not long i live tier

@IrixGuy 6 жыл бұрын

You live in a beautiful place! #StThomas

@jonesgrey 9 жыл бұрын

Gade is a danish word for street. It's pronounced: G as in God. Flat A like A in Amphibian. D like TH in other. E like E in End. Did that make sense to you. GADE :o) I'm danish by the way.

@arnoldstollar5375 5 жыл бұрын

What a du,mp?

@IrixGuy 5 жыл бұрын

St. Thomas is one of my favorite islands. Have you ever been? It's a nice place!

@BrennerBay 9 жыл бұрын

"Gade" is pronounced sort of like, "godda"...

@IrixGuy 9 жыл бұрын

Kurt X Thanks!

@lifeskater9899 9 жыл бұрын

Actually it's pronounced "Gah-day"

@BrennerBay 9 жыл бұрын

SkaterForLife Gordon Not on STT it isn't. Tourists...always correcting the natives...

@lifeskater9899 9 жыл бұрын

Kurt X I'm not a tourist. I was raised there; my Greats as well. Lived near Barbel Plaza-if you know where that is.

@BrennerBay 9 жыл бұрын

SkaterForLife Gordon Wow...Barbel. I grew up near Brenner Bay road...if you know that is...

@Tammy24ist 11 жыл бұрын

Jamaica is very bad over. I thought St.Thomas was bad Jamaica is worse

@donl8927 9 жыл бұрын

HE SAYS IT'S VERY HOT 75 -89 DEGREES, BUT HIS WIFE IS NOT COMPLAINING ABOUT WEARING A SWEATER , SO HE MUST BE VERY ANGRY HE DON'T HAVE $2 . TO CATCH A TAXI.

@IrixGuy 9 жыл бұрын

Lud Don LOL great point.

@Chvygrl10 8 жыл бұрын

+IrixGuy's Adventure Channel Actually I thought you said it was fine when you made the video but it can get very hot as in 100 + along with humidity. Oh & btw I live in SC & I consider 89 to be hot. Used to I would be like your wife & have on a sweater but I think my hormones are doing a number on me. I can break a sweat at 70 now. lol

@KB-fo1sr 5 жыл бұрын

Zzzzzzzzzzz

@mgratk 8 жыл бұрын

Dude, not a bad video, but there's no need to talk out of your butt. The weather is basically the same year round. Chance of tropical weather during hurricane season. Otherwise it doesn't change much.

@IrixGuy 8 жыл бұрын

There are actually months when St. Thomas is extremely hot. I prefer the winters months when the club mate is perfect.

@rickram1961 10 жыл бұрын

Keep your day job!

@barryg44 9 жыл бұрын

I agree

@julianandygumbs4363 9 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I from there, this was very poor in detail, identifying landmarks, explaining, what St.Thomas actually is, and his trip started, Much further ahead of most cruise ship visitors, u see thousands walk from Havensight on the waterfront edge to get to downtown, it's been that way for Decades! Also, little Switzerland sells crystals and houseware.

@julianandygumbs4363 9 жыл бұрын

@donl8927 9 жыл бұрын

Julian Andy Gumbs hello my brother, i'm from tortola,you speak sooo true