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Getting to Water Island (via St. Thomas)

By Air

Water Island Ferry at Phillips Landing, Water IslandVisitors must fly into the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas and continue to Water Island by ferry. (More on Getting to St. Thomas)

Ferry Service

Visitors to Water Island must take the small Water Island ferry (max. 25 passengers) which operates daily between Crown Bay Marina on St. Thomas and Phillips Landing on Water Island. The ferry docks in front of Tickles Restaurant at the marina.  Ferry service is reliable and takes about 10 minutes, one way. There is no car ferry.

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 operator directly to verify prices and schedules.






  • 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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