St Thomas and Tortola Ferries: Fares & Routes 2026
Boatbookings' Insights into Ferries & Private Water Taxis between St. Thomas & Tortola
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During your vacation on a luxury crewed catamaran, crewed power catamaran, or crewed motor yacht in the British Virgin Islands, you will fly into and out of the Terrance B. Lettsome Airport (EIS) on Tortola or the Cyril E. King Airport (STT) on St. Thomas. Should you choose to fly into St. Thomas, you will then take a ferry or a private water taxi to Tortola to begin your 7-day BVI charter itinerary.
During your week on charter, you will anchor in exclusive bays only accessible by yacht for afternoon sessions with the best water toys and water sports in the BVI. You can also explore the region's flora and fauna and reach new heights with our guide to the top hikes in the BVI. However you like to spend your time, allow our team to handle every detail, ensuring seamless travel, gourmet menus, and personalized itineraries.
For 20 years, the charter experts at Boatbookings have sailed these waters firsthand, leading us to this list of tips and suggested ferry companies to ensure your travel days go as smoothly as possible.
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Road Town Fast Ferry Fares (2026) - Tortola & St. Thomas
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Adult (12+) - $60.00 +tax Kids (3-11) - $50.00 +tax Infants (0-3) - $20.00 +tax Senior (65+) - $55.00 +tax |
Adult (12+) - $100.00 +tax Kids (3-11) - $85.00 +tax Infants (0-3) - $40.00 +tax Senior (65+) - $85.00 +tax |
Schedule and fares subject to change without notice and can vary depending on date and time of departure/arrival - please check directly with the operator.
Native Son Inc. Ferries Fares (2026) - Tortola & St. Thomas
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One Way |
Round Trip |
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Adult (12+) - $60.00 +tax Kids (2-11) - $50.00 +tax Infants (0-2) - $17.00 +tax Senior (65+) - $50.00 +tax |
Adult (12+) - $100.00 +tax Kids (2-11) - $90.00 +tax Infants (0-2) - $34.00 +tax Senior (65+) - $90.00 +tax |
Schedule and fares subject to change without notice and can vary depending on date and time of departure/arrival - please check directly with the operator.
Smith Ferries Fares (2026) - Tortola & St. Thomas
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One Way |
Round Trip |
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Adult (12+) - $60.00 +tax Kids (2-11) - $50.00 +tax Infants (0-2) - $17.00 +tax Senior (65+) - $50.00 +tax |
Adult (12+) - $100.00 +tax Kids (2-11) - $90.00 +tax Infants (0-2) - $40.00 +tax Senior (65+) - $90.00 +tax |
Schedule and fares subject to change without notice and can vary depending on date and time of departure/arrival - please check directly with the operator.
Private Water Taxi
Another option is to take a private water taxi between Tortola and St. Thomas. While private water taxis are typically more expensive than the public ferry, they come with benefits such as a smoother customs process, flexible pick up and drop off times and locations, and a customized on board experience that ensures your 7-day BVI crewed power catamaran itinerary starts the second you step off the plane. Below is a list of our suggested companies to use when booking private water taxis.
Island Time BVI: With Island Time BVI, you can schedule a pre-arranged land taxi to pick you up from the airport and bring you to American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, where your private transfer awaits. From there, it's smooth sailing to your yacht and crew in Tortola!
Chillout Charters: Chillout Charters allows flexibility of pick-up and drop-off locations depending on weather and water conditions. Guests can board their private water taxi in Crown Bay Marina in Charlotte Amalie or American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook.
The Last Mile Water Taxi: The Last Mile Water Taxi provides fast, seamless service between St. Thomas and the BVI. Step off the plane and into an open cockpit area where seating for 12 offers stunning views of the water and fresh air as you cruise to your next destination.
Travel Times for Ferries & Private Water Taxis Between Tortola & St. Thomas
When booking your flights, ferries, and water taxis, it is important to allow enough time to get to your destination and go through customs.
Water Taxi Travel Times
We suggest allotting 1 to 1.5 hours for a water taxi trip from St. Thomas to Tortola, allowing for ample time to stop through customs and immigration. For your return trip, it is best to allow approximately 2 hours from the time you step onboard your taxi in Tortola to flight departure from St. Thomas. This ensures you can make two sucessful stops for customs and immigration, once as you are leaving Tortola, and again as you enter St. Thomas.
Public Ferry Travel Times
Public ferries typically have set embarkation and arrival times that will be listed on their individual websites. We suggest scheduling 2.5 to 3 hours for each ferry trip, taking into account the time it takes to go through customs and immigration.
Customs and Immigration Process
Upon entry into the British Virgin Islands, each traveler will need to complete an online Immigration and Customs Form, accessible 72 hours prior to your arrival. Once completed, the receipt can be saved to your mobile device or printed to be presented to immigration and customs. Filling out the form early will ensure an easy transition into the Virgin Islands.
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