Charlotte Amalie Attractions at a Glance
Charlotte Amalie offers a short list of ticketed attractions, and most of them are run by the site itself rather than packaged as tours. A table is the quickest way to compare them, followed by a few notes on each.
| Attraction | Cost | Hours and days |
|---|---|---|
| Coral World Ocean Park | US$29 adult, US$17 child, family pass US$100 | 9 am to 4 pm, booth closes 3 pm |
| Skyride to Paradise Point | US$34.95 adult, US$24.95 child | Mainly cruise days, dated schedule |
| Fort Christian | US$10 per person | Usually Monday to Friday, closed on public holidays |
| Blackbeard’s Castle | Check locally | Tuesday and Wednesday listed, seasonal |
| French Heritage Museum | Call to ask | Call 340-714-2583 for hours |
Coral World notes
Seniors aged 65 and over receive 10 percent off, and under 3s enter free. The park opens every day from October to April and in July, and Tuesday to Saturday in May, June, August and September. Observatory first, then the presentations for sea lions, sharks and turtles. Supervised paid programmes with animals exist, and they are optional.
Skyride and the museum next to it
Pirate’s Treasure museum sits at the same Paradise Point site. A joint ticket has been advertised at about US$49.95 for adults and US$34.95 for children, so ask at the ticket window for today’s price. The operator’s own calendar lists days when the ride is closed.
Fort Christian notes
Fort Christian dates to the 1670s and is the oldest landmark in the territory. A second official listing shows 9 am to 3 pm instead of 9 am to 4 pm, so arrive in the morning. The government runs the museum, and public meetings in June 2026 weighed its future. The phone number is (340) 776-4566. Parking nearby is US$2 an hour, up to US$10 a day.
Blackbeard’s Castle notes
The Skytsborg tower at the top of the 99 Steps closed after Hurricane Irma in 2017. Local listings now show it open on limited days between 20 October and 31 August. The steps were being renovated, with public access restricted, so ask locally before you climb.
National Park Service ground: Hassel Island
Hassel Island lies inside the harbour and is managed by the National Park Service. Boats and kayaks reach it, and you arrange your own crossing.
Ticketed or free
Emancipation Garden, next door to the fort, is free. For harbour-front stops that cost nothing, read more: Sightseeing in Charlotte Amalie . Combine them with the Virgin Islands 2 day itinerary .
Official pages: Coral World , Fort Christian and French Heritage Museum . Search tickets on Viator .