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From:	To:	Departure time:	Departure days:	Approx. Travel Time:
St. John (Cruz Bay)	St. Thomas (Crown Bay)	11.00 AM 4.15 PM	Daily	30mins
1.15 PM	Extra Weekend Service	30mins
St. Thomas (Crown Bay)	St. John (Cruz Bay)	3.30 PM 5.30 PM	Daily	30mins
2.15 PM	Extra Weekend Service	30mins
St. Thomas (Red Hook)	Jost Van Dyke (Great Harbor)	7.30 AM	Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays	50mins
Jost Van Dyke (Great Harbor)	St. Thomas (Red Hook)	3:30 PM	Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays	50mins
St. John (Cruz Bay)	Jost Van Dyke (Great Harbor)	8:00 AM	Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays	35mins
Jost Van Dyke (Great Harbor)	St. John (Cruz Bay)	3:30 PM	Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays	35mins
St. Thomas (Red Hook)	Virgin Gorda (Spanish Town)	7:30 AM	Thursdays	90mins
Virgin Gorda (Spanish Town)	St. Thomas (Red Hook)	3:45 PM	Thursdays	90mins
St. John (Cruz Bay)	Virgin Gorda (Spanish Town)	8:00 AM	Thursdays	60mins
Virgin Gorda (Spanish Town)	St. John (Cruz Bay)	3:45 PM	Thursdays	60mins
NOTE: A minimum of 15 passengers is needed for the BVI services to go ahead, Inter Island Boat Services reserves the right to cancel last minute and offer a free date change or refund if adequate numbers aren't reached

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Ferry to Virgin Gorda from St Thomas & St John

Inter-Island boat services have been operating between the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands for more than 35 years. The ferry service provides transfers for locals and tourists alike on a daily basis, between many of the islands of the USVI and BVI. Depending on season, there are multiple departures scheduled throughout the day. Simply use the search box to check timings and prices and book your e-ticket for travel between the USVI and BVI. For more information on how to book, you can check our How to Book page. Enjoy a comfortable and quick journey with Inter Island boat services.

Currenty, a weekly direct service to Virgin Gorda is being provided on Thursdays. Departing from Red Hook St Thomas or Cruz bay St John, you can visit Virgin Gorda for the day to see the famous Baths or simply see the jewel of the British Virgin Islands that is Virgin Gorda. If you're staying for longer, this service also offers one way ticket types that can be combined with other carriers for the way back. Simply use our search box to check availability and book. Right now, this is the only direct service to/from Virgin Gorda bookable online. There are also indirect options via Road Town Tortola, so be sure to check these out if you need alternative dates or times.

Ferry from St Thomas to Tortola

Temporarily unavailable with Inter Island Boat Services - We hope to see this route re-open in 2024. Use our Search box to find alternative carries for this route.

Inter-Island Boat Services schedules offer daily crossings. The ferry departs from Red Hook in St Thomas, at 7.15 AM or at 12.30 PM. The arrival ferry dock is West End Tortola. The route from St Thomas to Tortola takes about 45 minutes. While some other boat companies operate between Charlotte Amalie and Road Town Tortola such as Native Son Ferry and Smith's Fast Ferry, the Inter Island Boat Services ferry route goes from Red Hook to West End.

Inter-Island boat services schedule:

From:	To:	Departure time:	Departure days:	Approx. Travel Time:
St. John (Cruz Bay)	St. Thomas (Crown Bay)	11.00 AM 4.15 PM	Daily	30mins
St. John (Cruz Bay)	St. Thomas (Crown Bay)	1.15 PM	Extra Weekend Service	30mins
St. Thomas (Crown Bay)	St. John (Cruz Bay)	3.30 PM 5.30 PM	Daily	30mins
St. Thomas (Crown Bay)	St. John (Cruz Bay)	2.15 PM	Extra Weekend Service	30mins
St. Thomas (Red Hook)	Jost Van Dyke (Great Harbor)	7.30 AM	Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays	50mins
Jost Van Dyke (Great Harbor)	St. Thomas (Red Hook)	3:30 PM	Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays	50mins
St. John (Cruz Bay)	Jost Van Dyke (Great Harbor)	8:00 AM	Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays	35mins
Jost Van Dyke (Great Harbor)	St. John (Cruz Bay)	3:30 PM	Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays	35mins
St. Thomas (Red Hook)	Virgin Gorda (Spanish Town)	7:30 AM	Thursdays	90mins
Virgin Gorda (Spanish Town)	St. Thomas (Red Hook)	3:45 PM	Thursdays	90mins
St. John (Cruz Bay)	Virgin Gorda (Spanish Town)	8:00 AM	Thursdays	60mins
Virgin Gorda (Spanish Town)	St. John (Cruz Bay)	3:45 PM	Thursdays	60mins
NOTE: A minimum of 15 passengers is needed for the BVI services to go ahead, Inter Island Boat Services reserves the right to cancel last minute and offer a free date change or refund if adequate numbers aren't reached

Red Hook St Thomas departure

St Thomas is the main hub of the US Virgin Islands. Turquoise waters surround the Island and its rugged edges, making it a perfect spot for snorkling and scuba diving. You will find around 40 beaches in St Thomas! The Island is also rich in history and culture. It is home to the capital Charlotte Amalie, center of some of the best preserved colonial-era buildings in the Caribbean. If you are staying in Charlotte Amalie, you can take a taxi to Red Hook ferry dock. Charlotte Amalie is only 11.5km away from Red Hook, which will take you around 20 minutes by taxi, depanding on traffic. If you are arriving from the Airport in St Thomas, it will take about a 30-40-minutes drive across St Thomas to arrive to Red Hook.

You will be sailing from Red Hook,, located at the East End of St Thomas. Red Hook features a marina, shops, bars and restaurants. Red Hook is also hub for the boat community. You will find charters, fishing trips, boat rental companies and ferry departures to the other islands.

West End Tortola arrival

Tortola is the heart of the British Virgin Islands. While the southern shore is lively and busy, the North side of the Island displays tropical greenery, picturesque beaches and coves.Tortola waters are full of surprises, and perfect for diving. You will arrive in West End, with its marina and pastel-colored building complex hosting bars and restaurants. Once in Tortala, you could visit Tortola Road Town, the BVI Capital! It is a 20-25 minutes taxi ride. Taxis will be waiting when you arrive at the dock. Road Town Tortola is vibrant and offers a busy marina and some great restaurants and shopping. Taste the local sea food, cruise the bars and try some of the many watersports on offer. Looking for a more laid back vibe? Head to Cane Garden Bay with it's beautiful beaches overlooking the island of Jost van Dyke. A great place for a romantic sunset or, if you're staying in the area, sunrise SUP yoga on the translucent waters. On the other side of the island, check out trellis bay and it's art market, featuring internationally acclaimed handcrafted art at Aragorn's studio.

IMPORTANT NOTE: As you will be traveling to the British Virgin Islands from the US Virgin Islands you will first have to clear BVI immigration and customs. It is essential that you bring your valid passport.

Features:

Reliable scheduled services
Ideal for Day trips and Island hopping
Seat capacity up to 132 passengers

Terms and conditions

100% refund minus any charges applied to make the refund (see the general Terms and Conditions for cancellation charges) if cancelled more than 2 weeks before departure.

50% refund minus any charges applied to make the refund (see the general Terms and Conditions for cancellation charges) if cancelled less than 2 weeks but more than 48 hours before departure.

No refund if cancelled less than 48 hours before departure or for No-shows.

Date changes possible at any time, subject always to availability

NOTE: Departure & arrival tax is NOT included in the ticket price, these will be levied locally as follows - $8 departure USVI, $10 arrival BVI and $20 departure BVI.