Virgin Gorda is a popular island-hopping destination in the Virgin Islands. Ferry service between St. Thomas and Virgin Gorda is offered by two ferry companies, each operating one day a week, and one trip in each direction.
If the limited ferry schedule between St. Thomas and Virgin Gorda doesn’t work for your plans, your can also consider connecting through Tortola. Tortola and St. Thomas are connected by ferry. View St. Thomas – Tortola Ferry Schedules. From Tortola you would continue to Virgin Gorda on another ferry. Another option is to take a Water Taxi between St. Thomas and Virgin Gorda, or to fly between the two islands.
Route: RED HOOK (ST. THOMAS) – CRUZ BAY (ST. JOHN) - VIRGIN GORDA (BVI)
Operated by: Inter-Island Boat Services
Telephone: (340) 776-6597
St. Thomas Ferry Landing: Urman Victor Fredericks Marine Terminal (AKA: Red Hook Ferry Terminal)
St. John Ferry Landing: Victor William Sewer Marine Facility (AKA: The Creek)
Virgin Gorda Ferry Landing: St. Thomas Bay Jetty in Spanish Town
Travel Time: The ferry between St. Thomas/St. John and Virgin Gorda takes 90 minutes.
Note: Check-in time is 45 minutes prior to departure time.
| St. Thomas / St. John → Virgin Gorda |
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| Thursdays |
| 7:30 AM Red Hook, St. Thomas |
| 8:00 AM Cruz Bay, St. John |
| Virgin Gorda → St. Thomas / St. John |
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| Thursdays |
| 3:45 PM |
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – ROAD TOWN FERRY RATES
- Adult (Ages 12+) One-way
- Adult (Ages 12+) Rround Trip
- Child (3-11) One-way
- Child (3-11) Round Trip
- Infant (0-2) One-way
- Luggage:One free personal item, per person such as a backpack or over the shoulder bag is free. Any additional items (50 lbs max per item) will cost $10 each.
Route: Charlotte Amalie (ST. THOMAS) - VIRGIN GORDA (BVI)
Operated by: Speedy’s Ferry
Telephone: (284) 341-7145
St. Thomas Ferry Landing: Blyden Ferry Terminal, Charlotte Amalie
Virgin Gorda Ferry Landing: St. Thomas Bay Jetty in Spanish Town
Travel Time: The ferry between St. Thomas and Virgin Gorda takes 90 minutes.
Note: The cut-off time for check-in is 30 minutes before departure.
| St. Thomas → Virgin Gorda |
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| Saturdays |
| 4:00 PM |
| Virgin Gorda → St. Thomas |
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| Saturdays |
| 8:30 AM |
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – ROAD TOWN FERRY RATES
- Adult (Ages 12+) One-way
- Adult (Ages 12+) Rround Trip
- Child (5-11) One-way
- Child (5-11) Round Trip
- Infant One-way
- Infant Rount Trip
- Luggage:
Travel between the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands is international; you are required to clear customs and immigration on both sides of the trip, and there are port fees and departure taxes.
Port Fees and Taxes: Port fees and departure taxes are generally not included in the cost of your ferry tickets. They include USVI Port Fee $10, BVI Environment Fee $10 and BVI Departure Tax $20 ($15 BVI resident). These fees are subject to change by their respective governmental authorities; they are not regulated by the ferry operators. When purchasing ferry tickets, take note of which port fees and government taxes, if any, are included in your ticket purchase.
Travel Update (COVID): COVID related testing for entering the British Virgin Islands (BVI), and the US Virgin Islands (USVI) is no longer required. More information can be found on the pages related to protocols and screening below. Masks may be required for entering the customs and immigration facilities.
BVI Travel Protocols
USVI Travel Screening
Other Options for Traveling Between St Thomas and Virgin Gorda: Take a Water Taxi or a Boat Charter.