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Virgin Islands Ferry Schedules

Within the USVI

Between the USVI and British Virgin Islands

Between USVI and Puerto Rico

Note: This section is updated regularly; schedules and ticket prices however are subject to change. VInow.com is not responsible for changes, omissions or errors. Call ferry operators directly to verify prices and schedules.





Within the USVI

Passenger ferries operate between St. Thomas (Red Hook & Charlotte Amalie) and St. John (Cruz Bay).

  • Transportation Services (340) 776-6282 and Varlack Ventures (340) 776-6412

From Red Hook:

Rates: One-way, $5/Adults and $1.00/Children ages 2-11. Seniors are $1.25 (VI Residents only, 62 years and up, proof of age must be shown). There is a charge of $2/piece for luggage/boxes.
Time: 15 to 20 minutes

Leaving Red Hook, St. Thomas Leaving Cruz Bay, St. John

6:30 am, 7:30 am then hourly from 8:00 am to Midnight

Hourly from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm

From Charlotte Amalie:

Rates: One-way, $10/Adults and $3.00/Children ages 2-11. Seniors are $5 (VI Residents only, 62 years and up, proof of age must be shown). There is a charge of $2/piece for luggage/boxes.
Time: 40 to 45 minutes

Leaving Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Leaving Cruz Bay, St. John

9:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
5:30 pm

7:15 am
9:15 am
11:15 am 
1:15 pm
2:15 pm
3:45 pm

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Car barge service is available between Redhook, St. Thomas and Cruz Bay, St. John. There are three independently run car barges. Passengers ride with car at no extra charge. It is recommend that you arrive at least 25 minutes prior to departure. The Port Authority charges a Port Fee of $3 for cars, small and medium SUVs and motorcycles. For pick-up trucks, vans and large SUVs the chare is $6. The fee is collected at the Red Hook Ferry Dock on St. Thomas by uniformed fee collectors.
Time: 20-25 minutes

  • Love City Car Ferries' Captain Vic (340) 779-4000
    Rates: $42 roundtrip, $27 one-way.

Leaving Red Hook, St. Thomas Leaving Cruz Bay, St. John

7:00 am*
9:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
*7:00 am ferry is not offered on weekends.

6:15 am*
8:00 am
10:00 am
12 noon
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
6:15 pm
*6:15 am ferry is not offered on weekends.

  • Boyson's Inc. General II & Mister B (340) 776-6294
    Rates: $50 roundtrip, $30 one-way.

Leaving Red Hook, St. Thomas Leaving Cruz Bay, St. John

Every hour on the half hour from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm

*On Sundays the first departure is at 7:30 am.

6:00 am, 7:00 am, 7:30 am then Every hour on the half hour until 5:30pm, last departure is at 6:00 pm.

*On Sundays the first departure is at 7:00 am.

  • Global Marine's Tug Life aka Roanoke (340) 779-1739
    Rates: $42 roundtrip, $27 one-way.

Leaving Red Hook, St. Thomas Leaving Cruz Bay, St. John

6:15 am*
8:00 am
10:00 am
12 noon
2:00 pm
4:00 pm
6:00 pm
*Not on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays

7:15 am*
9:00 am
11:00 am
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
*Not on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays

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  • Water Island Ferry (340) 690-4159
    Rates: Adults/$5 one-way, $9 roundtrip and Children/$3 one-way and $5 roundtrip. First two boxes/luggage are free; $1 each additional item. Weekly, monthly and commuter passes are available. Tickets are sold by the captain once on board.
    Time: 10 minutes
    Special runs are available on request, additional fare may apply.
Leaving Crown Bay, St. Thomas Leaving Water Island

Monday-Saturday
6:30 am
7:15 am
8:00 am
10:30 am
12 noon
2:00 pm
3:15 pm
4:15 pm
5:15 pm
6:00 pm

Monday-Saturday
6:45 am
7:30 am
8:15 am
10:45 am
12:15 pm
2:15 pm
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
5:30 pm
6:10 pm


Sundays and Holidays*
8:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 noon
3:00 pm
5:00 pm

Sundays and Holidays*
8:15 am
10:45am
12:15 pm
3:15 pm
5:15 pm

*4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Memorial Day


Wed., Fri. & Sat. Nights*
9:00 pm

Wed., Fri. & Sat. Nights*
9:15 pm

*Call to request/confirm night ferry service. One-way ticket $10 for 1 passenger, discounts available for multiple passengers traveling together.

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This ferry departs from the Marine Terminal in Gallows Bay on St. Croix and the Marine Terminal in Charlotte Amalie (next to Seaplane Terminal) on St. Thomas. Arrival should be at least 45 minutes prior to departure. Photo Id required.

  • Smith's Ferry Service (340) 775-7292
    Rates: Adults/$50 one-way, $90 roundtrip. Children 3-11/$45 one-way, $80 roundtrip. Children under 2 years old/$10 one-way, $20 roundtrip.
    Time: 90 minutes.

Leaving Gallows Bay, St. Croix Leaving Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon
7:30am
4:30pm

Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon
9:30am
6:45pm

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Frenchman's Reef (340) 774-2992
Rates: One-way. Adults/$6.00. Children 3-12/$4.00, 2 & under/free.
Time: 12 minutes

Leaving Frenchman's Reef Dock Leaving Charlotte Amalie Waterfront

Season (Winter/Spring)*
Every 30 minutes from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm.

Off Season (Summer/Fall)*
Every hour on the half hour from 8:30 am to 4:30. pm. No service on Sundays.

Season (Winter/Spring)*
Every 30 minutes from 9:00 am until 5:30 pm.

Off Season (Summer/Fall)*
Every hour on the hour from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. No service on Sundays.

* Check with ferry operator for exact dates.

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Between the USVI and British Virgin Islands

There are four ferry operators offering service between St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook) and Tortola (West End and Roadtown). Clearing immigration is necessary; trip may take longer than approximated. Proof of citizenship is required.

  • Caribbean Maritime & Excursions Road Town Fast Ferry (866) 903-3779, (340) 777-2800
    Rates: Adults/$30 one-way, $50 roundtrip. Children 2-11/$20 one-way, $30 roundtrip. Children 1 and under/$5 one-way, $10 roundtrip.
    Time: 50 minutes between Charlotte Amalie and Road Town, 35 minutes between Redhook and Road Town.

Leaving Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Leaving Road Town, Tortola

Mon-Sat
8:30 am
12:00 noon
4:15 pm

Sundays
12:00 noon
4:15 pm

Mon-Sat
7:00 am
10:00 am
2:30 pm

Sundays
9:00 am
2:30 pm



Leaving Redhook, St. Thomas Leaving Road Town, Tortola

Saturdays & Sundays Only
8:30 am
11:15 am
2:30 pm
5:45 pm

Saturdays & Sundays Only
6:30 am
9:15 am
12:00 noon
4:00 pm

  • Smith's Ferry (340) 775-7292
    Rates: Adults/$28 one-way, $49 roundtrip. Children 3-11/$23 one-way, $40 roundtrip. Infants 8 months-2 years/$11 one-way, $20 round trip.

Leaving Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Leaving Road Town, Tortola

8:30/9:00 am
12:15/12:45 pm
3:30 pm
4:30 pm

Sundays Only
8:00/8:30 am
10:45/11:15 am
3:30 pm
5:15 pm

6:45 am
9:45 am
11:35 am
2:00 pm

Sundays Only
8:45 am
11:35 am
2:00 pm

When two times are shown they alternate weekly.

Leaving Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Leaving West End, Tortola

8:25/8:55 am
12:15/12:45 pm
2:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:30/5:00 pm

Sundays
8:00/8:30 am
10:45/11:15 am
2:15 pm
3:30 pm
4:30 pm

6:30/7:00am (rt)
7:15/7:45 am (we)
10:00/10:30 am (we)
12:00 pm
2:30/3:00pm (we)
5:30pm (rt) (Saturday Only)*

Sundays
9:15 am (we)
12:00 pm (we)
2:35 pm (we)
4:05 pm (we)

(rt)=Road Town, (we)=West End. When two times are shown they alternate weekly.*Call for availability.


Leaving Red Hook, St. Thomas to West End/Road Town Leaving West End, Tortola

8:00am
11:15am/11:45am
2:55pm
5:30pm

6:30am
8:50am
12:15pm*
3:45pm

When two times are shown they alternate weekly.

*Continuing Service to Charlotte Amalie Daily

  • Native Son Inc. (340) 774-8685
    Rates: Adults/$25 one-way, $45 roundtrip.
    Seniors over 65/$40 roundtrip.
    Children 6-12/$19 one-way, $35 roundtrip. Children 3-5/$10 one-way, $20 roundtrip. Children 2 and under are free.

Leaving Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Leaving Tortola

Weekdays
8:25/8:55 am (we)
12:15/12:45 pm (we)
1:30 pm (we)
4:00/4:30 pm (rt)

Saturdays
8:25/8:55 am (we)
12:00/12:30 pm (we)
4:00/4:45 pm (rt)

Sundays
8:00/ 8:30 am (we)*
10:45/11:15 am (we)
1:45 pm (we)
2:45 pm (we)
4:00 pm (we)
5:30 pm (rt)

Weekdays
6:15/6:30am (rt)
7:00/7:30 am (we)
10:00/10:30 am (we)
2:30/3:00 pm (we)

Saturdays
6:15/6:30am (rt)
7:00/7:30 am (we)
8:45 am (rt)*
10:00/10:30 am (we)
12 noon (we)**
2:30/3:00 pm (we)
5:45 pm (we)

Sundays
9:30 am (we)
12 noon (we)*
3:50 pm (we)

(rt)=Road Town, (we)=West End. When two times are shown they alternate weekly. *Check for Availability.


Leaving Red Hook, St. Thomas Leaving Tortola

Daily
7:45 am
11:15/11:45 am 
3:15 pm
5:00 pm (rt)

Daily
6:00 am (rt)
6:45 am (we)
8:30 am (we)
12:30 pm (we)
4:00 pm (we)

(rt)=Road Town, (we)=West End. When two times are shown they alternate weekly.
  • Speedy's
    Rates: Adults; roundtrip $45, one-way $25. Children 5-11; roundtrip $35, one-way $20, Infants; roundtrip $20, one-way $10. Plus $5 departure tax.
    Time: 90 minutes
Leaving Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Leaving Road Town, Tortola
This ferry operator only offers service from Tortola to St. Thomas.

Tuesday & Thursday
7:15 am and 3.25 pm

Saturday
9.15 am

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Inter Island Boat Service (340) 776-6597
Rates: Adults $40 roundtrip, $26 one-way. Children $32 roundtrip, $22 one-way.
Time: 30 minutes, Clearing immigration is necessary; trip may take longer than approximated. Proof of citizenship is required.

Leaving Cruz Bay, St. John Leaving West End, Tortola

8:30 am (daily)
11:30 am (daily)
3:30 pm (Mon-Sat, except Fri)
5:00 pm (Fri)
4:30 pm (Sun)

9:15 am (daily)
12:15 pm (daily)
4:15 pm (Mon-Sat, except Fri)
5.30 pm (Fri)
5:15 pm (Sun)

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There are two ferry operators offering service between St. Thomas (Red Hook and Charlotte Amalie) and Virgin Gorda. Clearing immigration is necessary; trip may take longer than approximated. Proof of citizenship is required.

  • Inter Island Boat Service (340) 776-6597
    Rates: Roundtrip, Adults $60. Children 1-11 years old $45. Toddlers under 1 $5.
    Time: About 1 hour 30 minutes from St. John and 1 hour 45 minutes from St. Thomas.
Leaving Red Hook, St. Thomas Leaving Cruz Bay, St. John Leaving Virgin Gorda

Thursday & Sunday
8:00 am

Thursday & Sunday
8:30 am

Thursday & Sunday
3:00 pm

  • Speedy's
    Rates: Adults; roundtrip $60, one-way $35. Children 5-11; roundtrip $40, one-way $25, Infants; roundtrip $20, one-way $10. Plus $5 departure tax.
    Time: 2 hours.
Leaving Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Leaving Virgin Gorda

Tuesday & Thursday
8:45 am and 5 pm

Saturday
3.30 pm

Tuesday & Thursday
6:30 am and 2.45 pm

Saturday
8.30 am

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Inter Island Boat Service (340) 776-6597
Rates: Roundtrip, Adults $50. Children $40 (includes BVI entry/departure tax/fees)
Time: About 45 minutes from St. John, Clearing immigration is necessary; trip may take longer than approximated. Proof of citizenship is required.

Leaving Red Hook, St.Thomas Leaving Cruz Bay, St. John Leaving Jost Van Dyke

Friday, Saturday &
Sunday
8:00 am
2:00 pm

Friday, Saturday &
Sunday
8:30 am
2:20 pm

Friday, Saturday &
Sunday
9:15 am
3:00 pm

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Between USVI and Puerto Rico

Transportation Services STT (340) 776-6282 and PR (787) 863-0582
Rates: Roundtrip $80, reservations required.
Time: 2 hours

Leaving St. Thomas Leaving Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Every Saturday, departing at 5pm from St. Thomas. Every Saturday, departing at 8am.

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