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Caribbean Ferry Routes — Complete Island-Hopping Guide & Ferry Schedules

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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.
With hundreds of islands spread across the region, ferry travel is growing fast — and in 2025, more travelers are choosing boat routes for adventure, convenience and value.

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

RouteTimeGuide
Ceiba → Culebra45–60 minPuerto Rico to Culebra Ferry Guide
Ceiba → Vieques60 minPuerto Rico to Vieques Ferry Guide

🇻🇮 U.S. Virgin Islands

RouteTimeGuide
St. Thomas (Red Hook/Charlotte Amalie) → St. John20–45 minSt. Thomas to St. John Ferry Guide

🇫🇷🇱🇨 French & Eastern Caribbean

RouteTimeGuide
Martinique → St. Lucia1.5–2 hrsMartinique ↔ St. Lucia Ferry
Dominica → Guadeloupe2 hrsDominica ↔ Guadeloupe Ferry
Dominica → Martinique2 hrsDominica ↔ Martinique Ferry

🇸🇽🇦🇮🇧🇱 St. Martin, Anguilla & St. Barts

RouteTimeGuide
St. Martin → Anguilla20–25 minSt. Martin ↔ Anguilla Ferry
St. Martin → St. Barts45–60 minSt. Martin ↔ St. Barts Ferry

🇻🇨 St. Vincent & the Grenadines

RouteTimeGuide
St. Vincent → Bequia45–60 minGrenadines Ferry Guide
Bequia → Mustique / Canouan / Union IslandMulti-stopGrenadines Ferry Guide

🇧🇸 Bahamas Inter-Island Ferries

RouteTimeGuide
Nassau → Harbour Island2 hrsBahamas Ferry Guide
Nassau → Spanish Wells2 hrsBahamas Ferry Guide
Nassau → Andros2.5–3 hrsBahamas Ferry Guide

🇨🇼🇧🇶🇦🇼 ABC Islands (Ferry Status)

RouteStatusGuide
Curaçao ↔ Bonaire❌ Not operatingCuraçao ↔ Bonaire Ferry Status
Aruba ↔ Curaçao❌ Not operatingAruba ↔ Curaçao Ferry Status

🛳 Best Island-Hopping Itineraries

Based on time, region & budget

ItineraryRouteIdeal For
Eastern Caribbean AdventureGuadeloupe → Dominica → Martinique → St. LuciaBackpackers & nature lovers
Luxury TriangleSt. Martin → Anguilla → St. BartsLuxury beaches & dining
Puerto Rico + USVI ComboSan Juan → Culebra → Vieques → St. Thomas → St. JohnFirst-time Caribbean
Grenadines Sailing RouteSt. Vincent → Bequia → Union → Tobago CaysSnorkeling, catamarans
Bahamas Sandbar RouteNassau → Eleuthera → Harbour Island → Spanish WellsBeaches & families

⚓ Benefits of Traveling by Ferry

BenefitWhy It Matters
Cheaper than flyingBudget travel
Scenic travelCoastlines & ocean views
Eco-friendlyLower emissions
Flexible itinerariesMulti-island trips
Cultural immersionLocal 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

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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