Charlotte Amalie is the capital and largest city of theU.S. Virgin Islands. It is located on the island of Saint Thomas and as of 2004 had an estimated population of 19,000 (the 2000 U.S. Census found a population of 18,914. [1]
The city is named after Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Cassel (1650-1714), queen consort to King Christian V of Denmark. It is famous as a deep-water harbor that was once a haven for pirates and is now a famed cruise ship port of call, with about 1.5 million cruise ship passengers landing there in 2004. Charlotte Amalie has many buildings of historical importance and is home to the second-oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere.
Harbor Cruises, LLC - Harbor Cruises, LLC -A ferry service running between Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and Christianstead, St. Croix. Rates and departure schedule.
Standing across from the harbor in downtown Charlotte Amalie, watching throngs of people weave in and out of the dozens of stores, I start to feel the buzz -- and I'm not even an avid shopper.
The island is serviced by the Cyril E. King Airport.
The USVI is the only place under United States jurisdiction where the rule of the road is to drive on the left. This was inherited from what was then-current Danish practice at the time of annexation, to limit losses of livestock. However, because St. Thomas is a U.S. territory, most cars are imported from the mainland United States and as a result, the steering column is located on the left side of the vehicle.
There are open-air cabs, also known as the "dollar bus". It now costs two dollars but is the cheapest way to navigate the island. There are set routes that it follows. One passes by every drop-off location about every 5-10 minutes.
Banana Tree Grille - Sits high atop world-famous Charlotte Amalie Harbor at Bluebeard's Castle. Provides a copy of the menu, photos of the staff, chef and includes contact information.
Charlotte Amalie Hotels
Marriott's Frenchman's Cove
Secret Harbour Beach Resort
Marriott Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Beach Resort
