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ISLAND HOPPING by FERRY in the CARIBBEAN

Passenger Ferry Schedules Throughout the Caribbean:
Ferries & Barges:US Virgin Islands Ferries | St. Thomas and St. Croix | Water Taxies | British Virgin Islands Ferries | Florida and Grand Bahama Island Ferry | Send Links

Take advantage of the vast network of ferries running between the Caribbean islands and countries and pack as many islands as you can into an exciting Caribbean island hopping trip.

When travelling between countries, (which you will do a lot of if you are island hopping in the Caribbean), be sure to have a valid passport. A birth certificate and a photo ID can sometimes suffice though it may take longer to be processed through immigration. You must clear customs everytime you cross between islands of different countries.

The ferry schedules listed here are for an overview only. Departure schedules do change and cancellations do happen so be sure to call ahead to check.

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St. Thomas,St. John Passenger Ferry Schedule
Cruz Bay, St. Thomas and Charlotte Amalie/Red Hook, St. Thomas

Red Hook to Cruz Bay, St. John - [Adults - $3, Under 12 - $1; 15 -20 minutes] :
6:30 am and 7:30 am, then each hour 8 am to midnight
Cruz Bay to Red Hook, St. Thomas - [Adults - $3, Under 12 - $1; 15 -20 minutes] :
Each hour, 6 am to 11 pm
Charlotte Amalie to Cruz Bay, St. John - [$7; aprx. 45 minutes] :
9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm
Cruz Bay to Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas - [$7; aprx. 45 minutes] :
7:15 am, 9:15 am, 11:15 am, 1:15 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:45 pm

Transportation Services: 776-6282; Varlack Ventures Ferry Service Schedule

St. Thomas,St. John Car Barges
Cruz Bay, St. John and Red Hook, St. Thomas
The car barges travel between Red Hook and Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas to Cruz Bay, St. John every thirty minutes between 6:30 am and 7 or so in the evening. Price for round trip is now up to $35, the trip takes about 40 mins. Boyson 776-6294, Republic 779-4000, Roanoke 775-6279

St Thomas, Tortolla Passenger Ferry Service
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas / Road Town/West End, Tortolla
Charlotte Amalie Waterfront (Marine Terminal) / Tortolla: Round trip $40 - 45 minutes to West End; 1-1/2 hours to Roadtown. Return trips are longer as stop at immigration on St. John is required. Ferries stopping at West End are marked ‘W’ Those indicated by ‘R’ continue to Roadtown. Smith's Ferry: 775-7292, Native Son, Inc: 774-8685.

On Saturdays Smith's Ferry offers a 2 island special (Virgin Gorda for 4 hours and Tortola for 3 hours). For details and actual schedules call Smith's Ferry: 775-7292

St. John, Tortolla Passenger Ferry Service
Cruz Bay, St. John and West End, Tortolla
$35 round trip, 30 minute crossing. Inter-Island: 776-6597, 776-6282

St. Thomas, St. John, Jost Van Dyke Passenger Ferry Service
Red Hook, St. Thomas/ Cruz Bay, St. John and Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, BVI
Friday through Sunday. $40 round trip, 45 minute crossing. Best to call to reserve, Inter-Island: 776-6597.

St. Thomas Passenger Ferry Service
Mariott Frenchman's Reef, St. Thomas and Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
A shopping ferry, $4 one way. Every half hour between 8:30 am (leaving hotel) and 5:30 pm (leaving Waterfront). Sundays 9 am to 4:30 pm.

St. Thomas, St. John, Puerto Rico Passenger Ferry Service
Cruz bay, St. John/Charlotte Amalie Waterfront, St. Thomas and Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Twice a month on a Friday afternoon, Returns Sunday. One way $60, round trip $80, trip fare includes free transportation to Condado and airport. Crossing time is 2 hours. Call for month's schedule and to reserve. Transportation Services 776-6282.
 
St. Thomas, St. Croix, Passenger Ferry Service
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas / Christiansted, St. Croix
Friday through Monday, $45 1-way; 75 mins. Call to reserve: Hydrofoil (776-7417)

St. Thomas, St. Croix, Passenger Ferry Service
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and Gallows Bay, Christianstead, St. Croix
Virgin Islands Fast Ferry operates during the high season transporting travellers quickly (only 75 minutes each way) between Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and Gallows Bay, Christianstead, St. Croix aboard the Salacia, a state-of-the-art, high speed catamaran. From Dec 19 through May 3rd you can travel on both weekdays and weekends, however from Dec. 5 -18th only weekend crossings are available (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
Fast
Travelling at speeds up to 39 knots (40mph)
Comfortable
Cushioned airline-style seating,
Air-conditioning, Snack bar,
Audiovisual system
Plenty of outside viewing areas.
Safe
State-of-the-art radar,
Fire suppressant systems,
Global Positioning Systems
Engine room monitoring systems
Capable of crash stops from full speed in 1 1/2 boat lengths
Capable of immediate 180° turns
Affordable [view rates ]
Weekday round trip fares: $60,
Sat, Sun & Holidays: $65
Discounts for children 3 years to 12 years and
Free for those under 3 years.
Convenient [ View Schedule ]
Scheduled to allow for a full fun day visiting, for business or for pleasure, on either St. Croix or St. Thomas
 
Dohm's Water Taxi: Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI To Top
 
Dohm's Water Taxi can take you between most US & British Virgn Islands.
Address: 6087 Middle Road, St. Thomas, USVI 00802. Phone: (809) 775-6501, Fax: (809) 775-6501
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Passenger Ferry Services between the British Virgin Islands
and between the US and British Virgin Islands

Roadtown, Tortola and Virgin Gorda
aprx. $20 adult round-trip
Speedy's (daily): (BVI) 284-495-5240 / 495-5235;
Smith's Ferry (daily): (USVI) 340-775-7292, (BVI) 284-495-4495 / 494-2355
West End, Tortola and Jost Van Dyke
aprx. $15 adult round-trip
Jost Van Dyke Ferry Service (daily): (BVI) 284-494-2997 (Available for Charter)
Paradise Express, New Horizon Ferry Service (daily): (BVI) 284- 495-9278

Peter Island ferry dock, Road Town, Tortola
and Peter Island (Peter Island Resort & Yacht Harbour )
Peter Island Ferry (daily): (BVI) 284-495-2000
Tortola and St. Thomas & St. John
aprx $40 adult round-trip (Children 3 - 11 $28.)
Smith's Ferry (daily): (USVI) 340-775-7292, (BVI) 284-495-4495 / 494-2355;
Native Son, Inc (daily): (USVI) 340-774-8685, (BVI) 284-495-4617
Nubian Princess (Sun-Fri): (BVI) 284-495-4999;
Inter-Island Boat Services (daily): (BVI) 284-495-4166, (USVI) 340-776-6597

Jost Van Dyke and Red Hook, St. Thomas & Cruz Bay, St. John
Inter-Island Boat Services (Fri-Sun): (BVI) 284-495-4166, (USVI) 340-776-6597

Virgin Gorda/Road Town, Tortolla and Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Speedy's (Tues, Thurs, Sat): (BVI) 284-495-5240 / 495-5235

Virgin Gorda (Bitter End & Spanish Town) and Beef Island
North Sound Express (daily): (BVI) 284-495-2138, Reserve

Pusser's Marina Cay Restaurant, Store & Resort, Marina Cay
and the Government Ferry Dock, Beef Island
Marina Cay Ferry (daily): (BVI) 284-494-2174

For schedules visit: BVI Welcome

 

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Passenger Ferry Service between
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Freeport, Bahamas

HMS Bahamas Florida Express with a capacity of 900 passengers, travels at highway speeds between Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Grand Bahama Island. The crossing is less than 2 hours during which passengers may enjoy a wide range of amenities and on-board activities. HMS Bahamas Florida Express details.

          • Handicap Accessible
          • Special Viewing areas
          • 2 Free feature films (Young kids/Family)
          • Casino Slot Machines
          • Tax Free Gift Shop
          • Café serving variety of Bahamian food and drink
            and two food and beverage bars
 
 
 

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