Island-hopping between the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands is possible by ferry. The most popular route is between the islands of St. Thomas (USVI) and Tortola (BVI). There are two ferry landings on St. Thomas where service to Tortola is offered. They are in Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook. There are two ferry landings in Tortola, in Road Town and West End. There are three ferry routes between the two islands. The first route is between Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and Road Town, Tortola. The second is between Red Hook, St. Thomas and West End, Tortola. And the final route is between Red Hook, St. Thomas and Road Town, Tortola.
Several ferry companies offer services between St. Thomas and Tortola, please contact them directly for current schedules and pricing. They include Native Son Ferry, Smith’s Ferry, Road Town Fast Ferry and Aquatic Rentals Limited (Sea Express I and II).
Travel between the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands is international; you will be required to clear customs and immigration on both sides of the trip, and there are port fees and departure taxes.
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