Virgin Islands Private Water Taxi
Your own boat between St. Thomas, St. John, and the British Virgin Islands. Land at STT, your driver meets you at the airport, we load your bags onto our private boat in Red Hook, and we run you straight to Cruz Bay, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, or your charter base.
One booking covers the airport pickup, the boat ride, and help clearing BVI customs. Private boat. Your timetable. No ferry schedule.
- 🧊 Chilled drinks aboard: beer, water, soda
- ✈️ Flight tracking
- 🚕 Airport meet at STT
- 🛂 BVI customs help
- ⚓ USVI + BVI, dock to dock
The travel-day problem
Getting around the Virgin Islands shouldn’t eat your first vacation day.
- First you find a taxi at the STT airport, then ride across the island to the ferry dock
- The public ferry runs on its own schedule. If your flight lands late, you’re waiting for the next one, or stuck overnight
- Wrangling every bag on and off a crowded ferry, then getting a taxi from the terminal to your villa or charter base
- Some islands take two ferries. Jost Van Dyke means a ride to West End, then a couple hours’ wait for the next boat to Great Harbor
- Heading to the BVI? Add a customs line with a ferry full of passengers ahead of you
There’s a better way
STT airport to any island, privately.
Your SeaHorse driver meets you at STT, helps with your bags, and brings you to our private boat in Red Hook. Grab a cold beer, water, or soda for one straight ride to St. John, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, or your charter base. No ferry schedule, no connections, no extra taxi to your boat.
We watch your flight. If it’s late, we adjust. You’ll know exactly who’s meeting you and where, before you ever leave home.
Your plan for an easy arrival
Three steps. Zero stress.
Reserve your ride
Tell us your flight and destination. We confirm your fare and send clear arrival instructions: who, where, and what to expect.
We handle every detail
Airport meet, a hand with your bags, a private boat ride to your island, and help with BVI customs. Your only job is to enjoy the view and a cold drink.
Arrive relaxed
Step onto the dock ahead of the ferry crowd, rested and ready for your first beach day.
Where our private water taxi goes
Across the U.S. and British Virgin Islands
Ride from the STT airport, a hotel, or the cruise port straight to St. John, your Tortola marina, or any of the outer BVI islands. One private boat, one booking, no ferry connections.
St. John, USVI
- Cruz Bay
- Safari taxi to Peter Bay or Coral Bay
- Car rental or resort pickup
Tortola, BVI
- Road Town: The Moorings/Sunsail, BVI Yacht Charters, Village Cay
- Nanny Cay
- West End / Soper’s Hole
- Hodges Creek
More of the BVI
- Virgin Gorda
- Jost Van Dyke (Great Harbor)
- Scrub, Peter & Guana Islands
- Saba Rock
Charter guests
- Dropped at your charter base
- Private broker boats welcome
- Land drop-offs with taxi or car rental
Picking up a charter boat? Choose your marina in the quote form and tell us your yacht name in the notes so we bring you right to it.
Why travelers choose SeaHorse
Hospitality first. Transportation second.
On your timetable
Your private water taxi leaves when you land, not when the ferry schedule says.
Flight-delay peace of mind
We track your flight and adjust, so a late arrival doesn’t strand you.
BVI customs, handled with you
Heading to the BVI? We guide you through clearing customs. Just bring a valid passport for every traveler.
A hand with your bags
We help get your bags from the car to the boat and onto the dock. (We don’t provide porter service.)
Chilled drinks aboard
Cold beer, water, and soda waiting on the boat. Your vacation starts on the water.
Extra TLC on request
Traveling with someone who needs more care? Tell us. We plan for it.
In our guests’ words
“Reliable, organized, and stress-free from start to finish.”
“They provided very clear instructions prior to our arrival, our driver was easy to find at the airport.”
“I can’t say enough great things about this company. The service was reliable, organized, and stress-free from start to finish. I highly recommend Seahorse Water Taxi and look forward to using them again on our next trip.”
“Every detail was anticipated and handled seamlessly. Would not hesitate to use sea horse again for any inter-island transport. Thanks Amy and Felix!”
Still deciding?
SeaHorse Private Water Taxi vs. the Public Ferry
| Logistics & comfort | SeaHorse | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
| Chilled drinks (beer, water, soda) 🍹 | ✓ | ✕ |
| 100% private boat | ✓ | ✕ |
| Airport meet at baggage claim | ✓ | ✕ |
| Leaves when you arrive | ✓ | Fixed schedule |
| Baggage management (we help, no porter service) | We help | On your own |
| Drop-off at your marina or charter base | ✓ | Terminal only |
| Straight to outer islands, no connections | ✓ | Often 2 ferries |
| Help clearing BVI customs | ✓ | On your own |
| Flight tracking & delay adjustment | ✓ | ✕ |
Traveling to the British Virgin Islands? Every traveler needs a valid passport to clear customs. Your exact quote depends on pickup, destination, and party size.
Virgin Islands private water taxi FAQ
Questions about our private water taxi in the Virgin Islands
What is a Virgin Islands private water taxi?
It’s a boat that carries only your party between islands, on your schedule. SeaHorse Water Taxi meets you at the STT airport, a hotel, or the cruise port, drives you to our boat in Red Hook, St. Thomas, and takes you straight to St. John or the British Virgin Islands.
Where does your private water taxi go?
We run from St. Thomas to Cruz Bay on St. John and across the British Virgin Islands: Tortola (Road Town, Nanny Cay, West End, Hodges Creek), Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Scrub Island, Peter Island, Guana Island, and Saba Rock. We do not serve St. Croix or Puerto Rico.
Is a private water taxi better than the ferry?
It depends on your trip, but a private water taxi leaves when you land instead of on a fixed schedule, carries only your group, and drops you at your marina, charter base, or resort dock rather than a public ferry terminal. No connections, no terminal crowds, no extra taxi to your boat.
Can you pick us up at the St. Thomas (STT) airport?
Yes. Your driver meets you at STT, helps with your bags, and brings you to the boat. Share your flight details in the quote form and we track your landing so the timing works even if your flight runs late.
Do I need a passport for a Virgin Islands water taxi?
For any British Virgin Islands destination, yes: every traveler needs a valid passport and must clear BVI customs and immigration on arrival. We walk you through it. St. Thomas to St. John stays within the U.S. Virgin Islands, so there’s no customs stop on that ride.
How do I get to Jost Van Dyke without the ferry?
We take you straight to the customs dock at Great Harbor. By public ferry, you’d typically ride to West End on Tortola and then wait a couple of hours for a second ferry to Great Harbor.
How much is a private water taxi in the Virgin Islands?
Your price depends on your party size, pickup point, drop-off location, and whether you book one-way or round trip. Get a quote and a real person on our team will reply with your exact fare.
Questions first?
Talk to a real person.
Bringing a group to St. John or the BVI on different flights? We’ll help you sort out timing, bags, customs, and everyone’s arrival into St. Thomas.
- 📱 Call or text: (340) 474-4905
- ☎️ US toll free: (833) 340-0340
- ✉️ info@SeaHorseVI.com
- 📍 Based in Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI
Ready when you are
Get your fare in minutes. No payment until your ride is confirmed.
Group of 6+? Mention it. We’ll coordinate everyone’s arrivals.