USVI Explorer
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Ferry command center

Next boat. True fare. Full island journey.

One mobile page for USVI and BVI passenger ferries, car barges, published departures, official fare math, passport guidance, terminal rides and an AI concierge that coordinates the whole trip.

USVI + BVI Ferry Intelligence

Know when to leave — and what it costs.

Explore passenger and car-barge routes, see the next published departure in island time, price the whole party and connect every terminal transfer.

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Passenger ferry
Red Hook, St. ThomasCruz Bay, St. John
About 20 minutesUSVI domestic route

Next published departure

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Planning schedule, not live vessel tracking. Confirm with the operator before leaving.

Fare builder

$16.30

Adults

2

Children

0

Resident 60+

0

Bags

0

Adult $8.15 each way · child $1.00 · resident 60+ $1.50

$4.00 per bag, each way

Estimate excludes taxis, parking and special cargo. Bring proof for resident pricing.

Operator

Transportation Services & Varlack Ventures

(340) 776-6282(340) 776-6412

Departure terminal

Urman V. Fredericks Marine Terminal

Open 6 AM–midnight. The first 15 minutes of parking are free.

Travel ready

Domestic island connection

Have tickets or QR codes ready before the scanner. Bring valid USVI ID for resident fares.

Good to know

  • No reservation is normally needed; boarding is first come, first served.
  • Tickets purchased in advance are valid for up to 10 days.
  • One personal item is free; additional bags are $4 each.

All published departures

Daily; weekday and weekend schedules differ

Monday–Friday

5:30 AM6:30 AM7:30 AM8:30 AM9:00 AM10:00 AM11:00 AM12:00 PM1:00 PM2:00 PM3:00 PM4:00 PM5:00 PM6:00 PM7:00 PM8:00 PM9:00 PM10:00 PM11:00 PM11:30 PM

Saturday–Sunday

6:30 AM7:30 AM8:30 AM9:00 AM10:00 AM11:00 AM12:00 PM1:00 PM2:00 PM3:00 PM4:00 PM5:00 PM6:00 PM7:00 PM8:00 PM9:00 PM10:00 PM11:00 PM11:30 PM

Schedules can change seasonally or operationally. USVI Explorer shows the published planning schedule and links to the government, tourism-board or operator source for final verification. U.S. citizens do not need a passport for travel solely within the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Door-to-door island journey

One trip. Ground + water + arrival.

USVI Explorer turns the ferry into one connected traveler journey instead of making you plan each transfer separately.

Cyril E. King Airport → Cruz Bay

Airport pickup, Red Hook ferry connection, then arrival in Cruz Bay.

Leg 1

Get to the ferry

Cyril E. King AirportRed Hook, St. Thomas

Leave enough time to reach the terminal and arrive at least 15 minutes before departure.

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Leg 2

Passenger ferry

Red Hook, St. ThomasCruz Bay, St. John
About 20 min

Daily; weekday and weekend schedules differ. Published departures: 5:30 AM, 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, 11:00 PM, 11:30 PM.