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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

St. Thomas - St. John Passenger Ferry

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

From Red Hook:

Transportation Services and Varlack Ventures
Rates: One-way, $6.00/Adults and $1.00/Children ages 2-11. Seniors are $1.50 (VI Residents only, 62 years and up, proof of age must be shown). There is a charge of $2.50/piece for luggage/boxes.
Telephone: (340) 776-6282, (340) 776-6412

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:

Transportation Services and Varlack Ventures
Rates: One-way, $12.00/Adults and $3.50/Children ages 2-11. Seniors are $6.00 (VI Residents only, 62 years and up, proof of age must be shown). There is a charge of $2.50/piece for luggage/boxes.
Telephone: (340) 776-6282, (340) 776-6412

Time: 40 to 45 minutes

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

10:00 am
1:00 pm
5:30 pm

8:45 am
11:15 am
3:45 pm

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St. Thomas - St. John Car Barge

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 charge is $4. 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
Rates: $50 roundtrip, $30 one-way. Telephone: (340) 779-4000
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 and holidays.

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 and holidays.


Boyson's Inc. General II & Mister B
Rates: $50 roundtrip, $30 one-way on weekdays. $40 roundtrip, $25 one-way on weekends.
Telephone: (340) 776-6294
Leaving Red Hook, St. Thomas Leaving Cruz Bay, St. John

6:30 am*
7:30 am
8:30 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
11:30 am
12:30 pm
1:30 pm
2:30 pm
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
5:30 pm
6:30 pm

*6:30 am ferry is not offered on Sundays.

5:30 am*
6:00 am**
7:00 am
7:30 am
8:30 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
11:30 am
12:30 pm
1:30 pm
2:30 pm
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm

*5:30 am barge offered Monday through Friday only and is based on availability, call to confirm.
**6:00 am ferry is not offered on Sundays.


Global Marine's Tug Life aka Roanoke
Rates: $50 roundtrip, $35 one-way. Telephone: (340) 779-1739
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: Crown Bay, St. Thomas - Water Island
Water Island Ferry
Rates: Adults/$5 one-way, $10 roundtrip and Children/$3 one-way and $5 roundtrip. Boxes/luggage; $1 each. Weekly, monthly and commuter passes are available. Tickets are sold by the captain once on board.
Telephone: (340) 690-4159

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
6:15 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

Sun. Nights*
7:00 pm

Sun. Nights*
7:15 pm

*Reservations required. Call to request/confirm night ferry service by 6pm (for 9pm trip) and by 5pm (for 7pm trip). One-way ticket $10 for 1 passenger, discounts available for multiple passengers (4+) traveling together.

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St. Croix: Christiansted, St. Croix - Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

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.


V.I. SeaTrans
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.
Telephone: (340) 776-5494

Time: 90 minutes.

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

Service Temporarily Suspended until Spring 2012.

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Frenchman's Reef Resort - Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Ferry
Frenchman's Reef
Rates: Adults/$7.00 OW. Children 3-12/$4.00 OW, 2 & under/free.
Telephone: (340) 774-2992

Time: 12 minutes

Leaving Frenchman's Reef Dock Leaving Charlotte Amalie Waterfront

Season (Winter/Spring)
Daily every 30 minutes from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm. Sunday schedule may vary.

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

Season (Winter/Spring)
Daily every 30 minutes from 9:00 am until 5:30 pm. Sunday schedule may vary.

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

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Between the USVI and British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands Ferry: St. Thomas - Tortola

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
Rates: Adults/$35 one-way, $60 roundtrip. Children 3-11/$25 one-way, $35 roundtrip. Children 2 and under/$10 one-way, $10 roundtrip.
Telephone: (866) 903-3779, (340) 777-2800

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

Special Ferry from Red Hook to Road Town: Friday, Saturday and Sunday Only. 9pm. Based on demand. Must call to reserve.



Smith's Ferry
Rates: Adults/$30 one-way, $52 roundtrip. Children 6-12/$25 one-way, $42 roundtrip. Children 3-5/$15 one-way, $24 roundtrip.
Telephone: (340) 775-7292
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.



Native Son Inc.
Rates: Adults/$30 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.
Telephone: (340) 774-8685 or (340) 775-3111
Leaving Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Leaving Tortola

Weekdays
8:25/8:55 am (we/rt)*
12:15/12:45 pm (we/rt)**
1:30 pm (we/rt)
2:30 pm
4:00/4:30 pm (we/rt)*

Saturdays
8:25/8:55 am (we/rt)*
12:15/12:45 pm (we/rt)**
1:30 pm (we/rt)
2:30 pm
4:00 pm (we/rt)
4:45 pm (we/rt)*

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

Weekdays
6:15/6:30am (rt)*
7:00/7:30 am (we)*
9:45 am (rt)
10:00/10:30 am (we)*
2:45 pm (rt)
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)*
2:45 pm (rt)
3:00 pm (we)
5:15 pm (rt) / 5:45 pm (we)**

Sundays
9:30 am (we)
3:15 pm (rt)
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 (we)
11:45 am (we)
3:15 pm (we)
5:00 pm (we/rt)

Weekends
10:45 am (rt)
2:00 pm (rt)**
6:00 pm (rt)**

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

Weekends
8:30 am
11:00 am
3:40 pm

(rt)=Road Town, (we)=West End.
**Check for Availability.


Speedy's
Rates: Adults; one-way $30. Children 5-11; one-way $20, Infants; one-way $10. Plus $5 departure tax.

Time: 50 minutes

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

none

Tuesday & Thursday
7:15 am and 3.25 pm

Saturday
9.15 am

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British Virgin Islands Ferry: St. John - West End, Tortola
Inter Island Boat Service
Rates: Adults $45 roundtrip, $30 one-way. Children $37 roundtrip, $25 one-way.
*Rates include BVI Entry Fee. $5 BVI Departure Fee however is not included.
Telephone: (340) 776-6597

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, Tues, Wed, Sat)
4:30 pm (Sun)
5:00 pm (Fri)

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

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British Virgin Islands Ferry: St. Thomas/St. John - Virgin Gorda

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
Rates: Adults $80 roundtrip; $62 one way TO VG, $65 one way FROM VG. Children 3-11 years old $60 roundtrip; $35 one way TO VG, $40 one way FROM VG. Toddlers under 2 years old $20 round trip, $10 one way. (Rates include BVI Entry and Departure Fees.)
Telephone: (340) 776-6597

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 $70, one-way $40. Children 5-11; roundtrip $50, one-way $30, Infants; roundtrip $20, one-way $10. Plus $5 departure tax.

Time: 1 hours 45 min.

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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British Virgin Islands Ferry: St. Thomas/St. John - Jost Van Dyke
Inter Island Boat Service
Rates: Adults $70 roundtrip; $45 one way TO JOST, $60 one way FROM JOST. Children $50 round trip; $30 one way TO JOST, $35 one way FROM JOST. (Rates include BVI Entry Fee. $5 BVI Departure Fee however is not included.)
Telephone: (340) 776-6597

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

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
8:00 am

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

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
8:30 am
3:30 pm

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

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
9:15 am
4:00 pm

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British Virgin Islands Ferry: St. Thomas/St. John - Anegada
Inter Island Boat Service
Rates: Roundtrip, Adults $125 (Adittional Taxes/Fee Not Included).
Telephone: (340) 776-6597

Time: About 2 hours 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 Anegada

Typically operates one trip on first Sunday of the month. Please call to check schedule!

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Between USVI and Puerto Rico

St. Thomas - Puerto Rico Passenger Ferry
Transportation Services STT
Rates: Roundtrip $125.00, reservations required.
Telephone: STT (340) 776-6282

Time: 2 hours

Leaving St. Thomas Leaving Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Not currently operating. For more information call (340) 776-6282.

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