FERRY TRIPS BETWEEN USVI & BVI TO INCREASE TO TWO DAILY FROM OCT 15 – DUE TO INCREASE IN BOOKINGS

Starting October 15 there will be an increase in international ferry trips from the United States Virgin Islands to the British Virgin Islands with two daily round trips.

This is according to the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) which made the announcement on Tuesday October 5 via a media release.

“Per request from our International Ferry Operators the international ferry passenger schedule between the British Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands has been adjusted for the period starting 15th October until 31st October 2021 due to increased bookings,” the BVIPA stated.

According to the release, the maximum capacity for each trip will remain at 65 passengers and persons utilising the ferry services must reserve a ticket through the respective ferry operator’s booking portal.

The new international ferry passenger schedule is as follows:

  • All ferries will depart Road Town, Tortola for Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas at 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
  • All ferries will depart Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas for Road Town, Tortola at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.