When you shop here, you are really supporting the local community - including the schoolchildren, senior citizens and people with disabilities, who are among the artisans. Hand-painted note cards, local music, food items and regional cookbooks are also available. The goods are constantly changing as the craftspeople create new designs, but popular offerings include hand-carved calabash bowls, spice racks made from locally harvested wood, hand-woven baskets, straw dolls, quilts and crocheted shopping bags. But there are also a fair number of specialty shops, such as the fascinating SOS Antiques, which specializes in nautical items.įind the work of more than 150 artisans gathered under one roof at this arts and crafts gallery. ![]() In downtown Charlotte Amalie, which is equidistant between the two cruise ship ports, jewels and gems are king – about 100 stores tempt travelers with all manner of baubles and bling. Just a short walk from Havensight is a more upscale mall, Yacht Haven Grande, where shoppers can find elegant women’s fashions, shop for clothes for the kids or stop for lunch or just a cup of good, strong joe. In addition to at least a dozen jewelry shops, you'll find quality electronics and gadgets, beauty and health supplies and beach and surf gear. Since cruise ship passengers are some of the most avid shoppers to visit the island, it makes perfect sense that some of the best shopping is located in and around the cruise ports.Īround the West Indian Company dock visitors will find the expansive outdoor Havensight Mall, just steps off the ship and offering a comprehensive array of stores that stock everything from luxuries to necessities and inexpensive trinkets. ![]() Thomas has forever held a lofty reputation among cruise ship passengers for its duty free shops and one of a kind art galleries and specialty boutiques.
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