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Charlotte AmalieVI CHA

(St Thomas Harbor)

SmallOpen RoadsteadCaribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean

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UNLOCODEVI CHA

Water BodyCaribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean

SizeSmall

TypeOpen Roadstead

Channel Depth9.4 m

Lat18.3500

Lng-64.9333

Classificationregional_202606

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Last updated: 14 June 2026

About This Seaport

For freight purposes, Charlotte Amalie is best understood as two ports in one: a cruise-dominated harbour and, close by, the Crown Bay Cargo Port that handles the island's actual goods traffic. Crown Bay (around 20 acres, a 2,720-ft bulkhead and roughly 9 m draft) processes containerised and general cargo for the U.S. Virgin Islands, which import nearly all food, building materials and consumer goods. Roughly 100,000 TEU a year move through the port area to supply the islands. The open roadstead at Charlotte Amalie itself mainly serves passenger and cruise vessels. There is no rail hinterland; distribution is entirely by road across St. Thomas. Customs clearance falls to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Area Port of St. Thomas), while San Juan (Puerto Rico) acts as the nearest larger transshipment hub and St. Croix as a further territorial call.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Charlotte Amalie?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Charlotte Amalie is VI CHA. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Charlotte Amalie located?▼

The port of Charlotte Amalie is located in U.S. Virgin Islands (Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Charlotte Amalie?▼

Charlotte Amalie is a Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.

What is the channel depth of Charlotte Amalie?▼

The channel depth of Charlotte Amalie is 9.4 meters.

Location & Weather

18.35000, -64.93333

Channel depth: 9.4 m

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About This Seaport

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Charlotte Amalie?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Charlotte Amalie is VI CHA. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Charlotte Amalie located?▼

The port of Charlotte Amalie is located in U.S. Virgin Islands (Caribbean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Charlotte Amalie?▼

Charlotte Amalie is a Small harbor of type Open Roadstead.

What is the channel depth of Charlotte Amalie?▼

The channel depth of Charlotte Amalie is 9.4 meters.