Getting to Your BVI Yacht Charter from St Thomas: Ferry vs Water Taxi | ⚓ myBVIcharter

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:58:26 +0000

Ferry or water taxi? A charter broker breaks down the two main options for crossing from St Thomas, USVI to the BVI — with real pricing, logistics, and insider tips.

🚢 FERRY (~$100 return per person)
• The most common option — 3-4 companies rotate different days
• Three main crossings: morning, midday & afternoon
• Picks up from Red Hook or Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas
• Drops off in Road Town or West End, Tortola
• A bit complicated with multiple operators and schedules

🚤 WATER TAXI (~$800 + $50–60/person BVI clearance fees, one way)
• Premium but worth it — hop on board, get a fresh drink
• Cruise straight across at speed, way faster than the ferry
• They go through customs daily so clearance is smooth and easy
• Drop you directly at your charter yacht — no waiting around
• More expensive but definitely faster and easier

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