As I read it, there is also a possibility that it may not apply to cruise passengers.
That it does apply to the ferry from BVI is interesting though.
But I do agree that no port will be providing the tests. If required for cruises, they will also require all passengers to be tested even if one says "we don't plan to go ashore."
I think it does mean cruise passengers also. See red bold.
* ALERT! IMPORTANT UPDATE! **
Effective January 3, 2022, the window for taking COVID-19 tests for travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands will be 3 days prior to commencement of travel to the Territory.
This change applies to vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, including those who were vaccinated in the USVI.
All Travelers
All domestic travelers 5 years of age or older, and all international travelers 2 years of age or older, and persons in transit to another destination, who enter the U.S. Virgin Islands by
air or sea are required to use the USVI Travel Screening Portal and get cleared to travel to the USVI.
Domestic Travel (includes U.S. mainland and other U.S. Territories): Domestic travelers must submit a negative result from an antigen or nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) (e.g., RT- PCR) COVID-19 test taken within 3 days of travel.
International Travelers (including travel from the BVI): All International travelers must submit a negative antigen (antigen) or NAAT (e.g., RT- PCR) COVID-19 test result. Test requirements depend on vaccination, mode of travel, and age.
Travel by Air -Tests must be taken within 1 day of travel. Non-U.S. citizens/non-U.S. immigrants must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination status.
Travel by Ferry- Tests must be taken within 3 days of travel. Non-U.S. citizens/non-U.S. immigrants traveling for non-essential reasons (e.g., tourism) must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination status.
Travelers aged 2-17 are exempt from the vaccine requirement.
For the full list of COVID-19 testing requirements and exemptions, please visit
https://bit.ly/3qkop7j ,
https://bit.ly/3H0WlM2 and
www.usviupdate.com