Ferry vs Water Taxi | Getting from USVI to BVI ⚓ myBVIcharter

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:58:15 +0000

Ferry or water taxi? Here's a quick breakdown of your two main options for getting from St Thomas, USVI to Tortola, BVI for your yacht charter.

🚢 FERRY (~$100 return per person)
• Three main crossings: morning, midday & afternoon
• Departs from Red Hook or Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas
• Arrives in Road Town or West End, Tortola
• Multiple ferry companies rotate different days

🚤 WATER TAXI (~$800 + $50–60/person BVI clearance fees)
• Direct, fast crossing — much quicker than the ferry
• They handle customs clearance for you (in and out all day, know the officers)
• Drop you directly at your charter yacht
• More expensive, but saves time and hassle

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