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There are only two ways to get to the Virgin Islands, by air or by sea. Use the links below to skip to the section of interest or scroll down and read it all. For Passport Guidelines visit Visitor Information.
There are two major airports in the Virgin Islands; the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas and the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix.
Non-stop and connecting service from the US mainland to St. Thomas and St. Croix are available. Most flights make connections in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Flights on inter-island carriers can be made from San Juan to St. Thomas and St. Croix and between islands. Below is a table with approximate flying times and a list of airlines with service between the US Mainland and the USVI.
| Starting Point | St. Thomas | St. Croix |
|---|---|---|
| Miami, Florida New York, New York San Francisco, California Houston, Texas San Juan, Puerto Rico |
2.5 hours 3.5 hours 10 hours 8 hours 30 minutes |
3 hours 4 hours 10.5 hours 8.5 hours 20 minutes |
| *These are approximate times and are for reference only. | ||
American Airlines: offers non-stop and connecting service to St. Thomas and St. Croix.
Continental Airlines: offers connecting service to St. Thomas.
Delta Airlines: offers connecting service to St. Thomas.
United Airlines: offers connecting service to St. Thomas.
US Airways: offers nonstop and connecting service to St. Thomas.
Inter-Island Carriers: Traveling within the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and neighboring Caribbean islands is easy with the use of inter island carriers. Fly to Puerto Rico from the US mainland and make a connection from Puerto Rico to St. Thomas or to St. Croix. Visit St. Croix from St. Thomas in minutes or visit other neighboring islands. The Virgin Islands also offers something not available in most destinations around the world, Seaplane service!
Cape AirWe bring the islands of the Caribbean closer together with frequent flights, less ground time and a new partnership with Continental Airlines that allows for smoother connections and the chance to earn valuable OnePass miles when you fly Cape Air. Convenient and reliable hourly flights make travel between Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Croix and Tortola easier than ever. Whether you have business in Ponce, a sailboat to catch in Tortola or want to hit the duty-free shops in St. Thomas, Cape Air brings the islands of the Caribbean closer together.
Neither St. John nor Water Island have airports. The nearest airport is on St. Thomas. To visit these islands from the US mainland one must fly to St. Thomas then take a taxi to the ferry terminal/dock and take an inter-island ferry to the final destination. Regular, reliable, inexpensive ferry service is available to both islands from St. Thomas.
St. Thomas is a popular cruise ship destination. St. Croix also accommodates cruise ships and St. John receives a few cruise ship calls. A cruise visit to the Virgin Islands is an excellent way to get a taste of what the islands offer! Many cruises require that you fly to Puerto Rico to board the ship. A few itineraries begin on the mainland; primarily Miami, Florida. The cruise lines listed below frequently stop in the Virgin Islands. Visit this Month's Cruise Ship Schedule.
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Carnival Cruise Line Celebrity Cruise Line Disney Cruise Line Holland America Line Norwegian Cruise Line Premiere Cruises |
Princess Cruises Royal Caribbean Int. Seabourn Cruise Line Sun Cruises Topaz International Shipping |
If you own your own yacht you can sail to the Virgin Islands. The islands have inviting facilities set up to accommodate various size vessels for short and long term visits. Visit Marinas and Anchorages in the Virgin Islands for more information. If you do not own your own yacht you can charter one for a yacht vacation. Learn more about Term Charters.
