The Caribbean is one of the world’s best destinations for island-hopping , and ferries make it possible to travel between islands cheaply, easily and scenically without flying.
This master guide organizes all major Caribbean ferry routes by region, explains schedules and prices, links detailed route guides, and provides island-hopping itineraries you can follow.
🗺 Caribbean Ferry Routes by Region
Click any route below for full guide details
🇵🇷 Puerto Rico & Spanish Virgin Islands
🇻🇮 U.S. Virgin Islands
Route Time Guide St. Thomas (Red Hook/Charlotte Amalie) → St. John 20–45 min St. Thomas to St. John Ferry Guide
🇫🇷🇱🇨 French & Eastern Caribbean
Route Time Guide Martinique → St. Lucia 1.5–2 hrs Martinique ↔ St. Lucia Ferry Dominica → Guadeloupe 2 hrs Dominica ↔ Guadeloupe Ferry Dominica → Martinique 2 hrs Dominica ↔ Martinique Ferry
🇸🇽🇦🇮🇧🇱 St. Martin, Anguilla & St. Barts
Route Time Guide St. Martin → Anguilla 20–25 min St. Martin ↔ Anguilla Ferry St. Martin → St. Barts 45–60 min St. Martin ↔ St. Barts Ferry
🇻🇨 St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Route Time Guide St. Vincent → Bequia 45–60 min Grenadines Ferry Guide Bequia → Mustique / Canouan / Union Island Multi-stop Grenadines Ferry Guide
🇧🇸 Bahamas Inter-Island Ferries
Route Time Guide Nassau → Harbour Island 2 hrs Bahamas Ferry Guide Nassau → Spanish Wells 2 hrs Bahamas Ferry Guide Nassau → Andros 2.5–3 hrs Bahamas Ferry Guide
🇨🇼🇧🇶🇦🇼 ABC Islands (Ferry Status)
Route Status Guide Curaçao ↔ Bonaire ❌ Not operating Curaçao ↔ Bonaire Ferry Status Aruba ↔ Curaçao ❌ Not operating Aruba ↔ Curaçao Ferry Status
🛳 Best Island-Hopping Itineraries
Based on time, region & budget
Itinerary Route Ideal For Eastern Caribbean Adventure Guadeloupe → Dominica → Martinique → St. Lucia Backpackers & nature lovers Luxury Triangle St. Martin → Anguilla → St. Barts Luxury beaches & dining Puerto Rico + USVI Combo San Juan → Culebra → Vieques → St. Thomas → St. John First-time Caribbean Grenadines Sailing Route St. Vincent → Bequia → Union → Tobago Cays Snorkeling , catamaransBahamas Sandbar Route Nassau → Eleuthera → Harbour Island → Spanish Wells Beaches & families
⚓ Benefits of Traveling by Ferry
Benefit Why It Matters Cheaper than flying Budget travel Scenic travel Coastlines & ocean views Eco-friendly Lower emissions Flexible itineraries Multi-island trips Cultural immersion Local connection
🧠 Tips for First-Time Ferry Travelers
Buy tickets early for holidays & weekends
Arrive 60–90 mins early
Expect delays in rough seas
Bring water, snacks & motion-sickness pills
Carry cash for taxis and small islands
🌎 Internal Links
Core destination pages to link inside article:
Best Caribbean Islands 2025
Best Islands by Category (Budget, Food, Culture, Snorkeling, Honeymoon)
Best Beaches in the Caribbean
Caribbean Travel Tips Caribbean Airport Guide
Caribbean Visa & Entry Requirements
Spanish Summary — Resumen en Español Esta es la guía completa de rutas de ferris en el Caribe en 2025, con horarios, precios y conexiones entre islas como Puerto Rico, Islas Vírgenes, Bahamas, Santa Lucía, Martinica, Dominica, San Martín, Anguila y las Granadinas. Ideal para planear viajes multi-islas.
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