Caribbean Ferry Routes 2026: Island-Hopping Guide & Key Connections

Plan Caribbean island hopping by ferry in 2026 with key routes across Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, St. Martin, the French Caribbean, Grenadines, Bahamas and more.
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Plan Caribbean island hopping by ferry in 2026 with key routes across Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, St. Martin, the French Caribbean, Grenadines, Bahamas and more.

Verified August 2026: New Horizon Ferry continues to operate daily West End–Jost Van Dyke service. Current published departures include West End at 8:00, 10:00, 1:00, 4:00 and 6:00, with Great Harbour returns at 7:00, 9:00, 12:00, 2:00 and 5:00. Fares and schedules can change, so verify directly with the operator before travel.

Verified August 2026: Inter Island Boat Services currently lists St. Thomas–Jost Van Dyke service on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday, with Red Hook departure at 7:30 a.m., Cruz Bay at 8:00 a.m., and Great Harbour return at 3:30 p.m. Travelers should arrive at least 45 minutes early and verify live schedules before travel. For BVI entry, use only the official free ED-card portal at BVIEDCARD.GOV.VG.

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Verified August 2026: The main public ferry between St. Martin and Anguilla operates between Marigot on the French side of St. Martin and Blowing Point, Anguilla. Travelers arriving at SXM should plan a ground transfer to Marigot rather than assume the public ferry leaves from the airport area. Verify current departure times with the official Anguilla ferry information before travel.

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Updated August 2026: Ceiba Ferry Terminal is the main departure point for public ferries to Vieques and Culebra. Arrive about one hour early when possible, remember boarding typically closes 10 minutes before departure, and confirm live Puerto Rico ferry schedules before travel.


There is no public ferry from San Juan itself. Plan the 2026 trip from San Juan to Ceiba Ferry Terminal, then continue by ferry to Vieques with current ticket and timing tips.
