St. Croix and Crown Bay Cruise Schedules Highlight Heavy Winter Calls, Summer Continuity

The V.I. Port Authority has released its cruise ship schedules for the 2025–2026 season, providing a detailed picture of when vessels will call on Frederiksted, St. Croix, and Crown Bay, St. Thomas, with St. John tender calls also included. The schedules, which cover October 2025 through September 2026, are subject to change by the cruise lines and the authority. St. Croix (Frederiksted Pier) Season Window: October 2025 through September 2026. Peak Traffic: December through March, with multiple ship days and frequent large-capacity vessels such as Adventure of the Seas, Carnival Dream, and Jewel of the Seas. Luxury Visits: Smaller premium lines, including Viking Sea and Seven Seas Grandeur, are spread across the schedule, adding diversity. Summer Program: A steady flow of Rhapsody of the Seas and Adventure of the Seas calls keep activity going through June, July, and August, before tapering off in September. Notable Capacity Days: Several dual-berth d...