🇻🇮 US Virgin Islands · cruise port guide
What currency does St. Thomas use?
Currency
US Dollar
USD · $
Fixed rate per $1 USD
1 USD
$20 ≈ $20
📌 Pegged to the US dollar — this rate never changes
US dollars?
USD accepted everywhere
Time zone
America/St_Thomas (AST)
Always confirm ship time before leaving the pier
St. Thomas is US territory, so the US dollar is the official currency — no conversion needed. The bigger money story here is customs: the USVI carries a special $1,600 duty-free exemption, double the standard allowance.
Money tips for your St. Thomas port day
- Your duty-free exemption is $1,600 per person here vs $800 at foreign ports.
- Liquor allowances are larger too — up to 5 liters if some is USVI-produced.
- Keep USVI receipts separate; CBP treats them differently on your declaration.
Convert prices without port Wi-Fi
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