BVI Water Taxi
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐~ Stephen L.
From the Minute we stepped off the plane in St Thomas to arriving at Scrub Island our service was amazing. Definitely worth the extra cost for the private BVI Water Taxi to and from the area. We utilized SeaHorse to and from for our couples trip in January. From the time we booked to arrival they stayed in touch with us and took care of all our customs information for us. Our captain Anthony was prompt and made sure to take care of us with music and coolers full of drinks for everyone for our ride. Was a very stress and hassle free experience clearing both sets of Customs thanks to their assistance. Would absolutely book again with Seahorse.
Are you looking for the easiest way from St Thomas Airport to The BVI?
Thinking of the Ferry?
We can't compete with The Ferry on price...
We make it easy, like falling off a log...
It's pretty easy to fall off a log, no skill, no talent needed.
We just want to get your feet on the dock or in the sand on the beach...
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BVI Water Taxi FAQ
Yeah...this isn't as straight forward as you'd want. Kinda like asking, what does a drink cost? You may want to jump to the bottom line cost, but what is included? (and more importantly not included?)
- Where are you going? (West End? Jost Van Dyke? The Moorings? Virgin Gorda?)
- Is land taxi included or not included? Most don't provide land taxi
- What level of customer service do you expect?
- Are customs fees included?
- Is there a minimum number of passengers required? (This can change depending on weekdays or weekends)
- How many people are in your group?
- Is your transport combined or private?
- Do they charge for guaranteed private service?
- Are you arriving after hours? Do you need to leave early?
- What kind of boat are you on? Is it nice...or dilapidated?
- Are there hidden fees? (...like a 12% tacked on to the stated price for credit card processing and gross tax...)
...Yeah,,,you may need an MBA to figure this all out
Bottom line your going to get quotes from $500 - $5000, it just depends on what is included.
Click here to get your quote to your destination vacation The BVI!
- Where are you going? (West End? Jost Van Dyke? The Moorings? Virgin Gorda?)
- Is land taxi included or not included? Most don't provide land taxi
- What level of customer service do you expect?
- Are customs fees included?
- Is there a minimum number of passengers required? (This can change depending on weekdays or weekends)
- How many people are in your group?
- Is your transport combined or private?
- Do they charge for guaranteed private service?
- Are you arriving after hours? Do you need to leave early?
- What kind of boat are you on? Is it nice...or dilapidated?
- Are there hidden fees? (...like a 12% tacked on to the stated price for credit card processing and gross tax...)
...Yeah,,,you may need an MBA to figure this all out
Bottom line your going to get quotes from $500 - $5000, it just depends on what is included.
Click here to get your quote to your destination vacation The BVI!
- West End ~2 hours
- Nanny Cay ~2.5 hours
- Road Town ~2.75 hours
- Hodges Creek ~3.0 hours
- Peter Island ~2.75 hours
- Scrub Island ~3.25 hours
- Guana Island ~3.25 hours
- Virgin Gorda ~3.25 hours
- Nanny Cay ~2.5 hours
- Road Town ~2.75 hours
- Hodges Creek ~3.0 hours
- Peter Island ~2.75 hours
- Scrub Island ~3.25 hours
- Guana Island ~3.25 hours
- Virgin Gorda ~3.25 hours
It really depends on what best means...
Cheapest...take the ferry
Shortest...fly into Tortola
Most Expensive...helicopter
Funnest (like James Bond fun)...Private Water Taxi!
Cheapest...take the ferry
Shortest...fly into Tortola
Most Expensive...helicopter
Funnest (like James Bond fun)...Private Water Taxi!
The Charlotte-Amalie ferry to Road Town is a 5-10 minute taxi ride from STT.
The taxi ride from STT to Red Hook...is a little more complicated. Here is the skinny...once you exit the baggage claim, there is a row of drivers and vans. You'll be asked where you're going and then be assigned to a van. Getting to Red Hook also means dropping off those along the way. What is normally a 25-30 minute drive now becomes 90 minutes...
The taxi ride from STT to Red Hook...is a little more complicated. Here is the skinny...once you exit the baggage claim, there is a row of drivers and vans. You'll be asked where you're going and then be assigned to a van. Getting to Red Hook also means dropping off those along the way. What is normally a 25-30 minute drive now becomes 90 minutes...
Water Taxi is by far the most efficient.
Alternatively, you can take two ferries. You'll want to take the AquaVentures Ferry from Red Hook to West End, and then wait an hour+ until the New Horizos Ferry
Alternatively, you can take two ferries. You'll want to take the AquaVentures Ferry from Red Hook to West End, and then wait an hour+ until the New Horizos Ferry
Yes, you MUST have a passport to go from The US/USVI to The BVI.
Yes, this also includes St. Thomas to Tortola and anywhere else in The BVI.
Just a little tongue and cheek...no...you just need your passport to get off the ferry on Tortola.😉
Now to the honest truth...yes, the ferry is responsible for you. They require your passport to before they will sell you a ticket. Otherwise, they have to bring you back to St. Thomas...on their dime.
Now to the honest truth...yes, the ferry is responsible for you. They require your passport to before they will sell you a ticket. Otherwise, they have to bring you back to St. Thomas...on their dime.
Generally, yes. You should always travel with safety in mind.
The US State Department Issues a travel advisory level for all countries globally. The BVI is usually rated at a 1, Exercise normal precautions
The US State Department Issues a travel advisory level for all countries globally. The BVI is usually rated at a 1, Exercise normal precautions
A visa is not necessary to visit The BVI, if your stay is less than 90 days.
Generally the travel risk for the BVI is a 1, very low risk.
The BVI is part of CIBT Visa exchange program exchange program.
Generally the travel risk for the BVI is a 1, very low risk.
The BVI is part of CIBT Visa exchange program exchange program.
Multiple times per day, but it depends on where. They leave out of both Charlotte-Amalie and Red Hook, you will need to double check where they are going.
Ferry reliability, timing, and comfort level, should also be considered in your decision. A good source of information is The VINOW Ferry Schedule.
Ferry reliability, timing, and comfort level, should also be considered in your decision. A good source of information is The VINOW Ferry Schedule.
Depends on which ferry and which location.
The ferry is a general term that four different companies are a part of.
Each has days and timeslots they each run in.
You can't buy a ticket for one ferry and ride over with another company.
They range in cost from $40-80+, some give a discount for round trip.
They also charge additional per bag for luggage (including carry-on).
The ferry is a general term that four different companies are a part of.
Each has days and timeslots they each run in.
You can't buy a ticket for one ferry and ride over with another company.
They range in cost from $40-80+, some give a discount for round trip.
They also charge additional per bag for luggage (including carry-on).
...The ferry doesn't run from the airport 🛫 to Tortola.
You need to take a land taxi to the ferry terminal to catch the ferry.
You need to take a land taxi to the ferry terminal to catch the ferry.
Depending upon if you are going be ferry or private water taxi. Different taxes and fees are applied to each. By ferry, it is $20 in and $20 out. Usually there is an environmental tax, or entry fee.
Here is a blog posting explaining the cost breakdown for Private Water Taxi.
Here is a blog posting explaining the cost breakdown for Private Water Taxi.
That has been gone for a while. No longer needed! Whew! Good Riddance!
Yes, The BVI uses all US Currency. They do not have their own currency. They are a major financial hub outside the US, so it just makes sense for them to use US Currency...besides, then they don't have to manage the currency, inflation, printing, forgery...or any of that.