Navigate the Caribbean and beyond with confidence using our Ferry Routes travel tips. This category is dedicated to helping you understand key ferry connections, schedules, ticketing tips, and what to expect when traveling by sea between islands and coastal destinations.
Whether you’re planning a multi-island adventure, seeking the most scenic crossings, or just want practical guidance on how to book and ride ferries like a local, these guides make sea travel smoother and more enjoyable.
Plan Caribbean island hopping by ferry with a practical regional guide to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, St. Martin, the French Caribbean, the Grenadines, The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, and routes where flying is the better option.
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: St. Thomas–Tortola ferry routes remain active, but schedules can change. For BVI entry, use only the official free ED-card portal at BVIEDCARD.GOV.VG; the BVI government has warned travelers about fraudulent websites charging for the card. Verify ferry times directly with operators before travel.
Updated August 2026: There is no direct passenger ferry from Martinique to Santo Domingo. Flying is normally the practical route. A Puerto Rico–Santo Domingo ferry can make sense only if Puerto Rico is already part of your itinerary, not as a simple Martinique connection.
Updated August 2026: Curaçao Tourism confirms there is no regular public ferry between Aruba and Curaçao. Travelers normally fly between the islands; verify current airline schedules before booking.