Ferry schedules and routes from Red Hook, Charlotte Amalie, and Crown Bay Marina — to St. John, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Water Island, and beyond.
Red Hook is the busiest ferry terminal in St. Thomas and the main departure point for St. John. Located on the east end of the island, it serves passenger ferries, the car ferry, and several BVI routes. Taxis and safari buses connect Red Hook to the airport and hotels across the island.
The Charlotte Amalie waterfront ferry dock is the main hub for BVI-bound international ferries and is conveniently located in downtown St. Thomas. Cruise ship passengers often use this terminal for day trips to St. John or the BVI. The dock is a short taxi ride from the cruise ship piers at Havensight and Crown Bay.
Crown Bay Marina is the departure point for the Water Island ferry — a short 10-minute hop to Water Island, the fourth-largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The marina is also home to the Crown Bay Cruise Ship Terminal and a small collection of shops and restaurants.
The car ferry from Red Hook to Cruz Bay, St. John is operated by Boyson Inc. and runs approximately hourly from early morning through late night. It is the only way to bring a personal vehicle to St. John.
Red Hook is on the east end of St. Thomas and is the closest terminal to St. John. It's the best choice for the passenger ferry and car ferry to Cruz Bay, and for BVI West End routes. Charlotte Amalie is downtown and serves Road Town Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and the longer St. John route. Choose based on your destination and where you're staying on St. Thomas.
From Red Hook, the passenger ferry to Cruz Bay takes approximately 20 minutes. From Charlotte Amalie, the same route takes about 45 minutes. The car ferry from Red Hook takes approximately 45 minutes including loading and unloading time.
From Charlotte Amalie to Road Town, Tortola is approximately 45 minutes. From Red Hook to West End, Tortola is about 30 minutes. A valid passport is required for all BVI routes.
No. Both St. Thomas and St. John are U.S. territories. No passport is needed for U.S. citizens. A government-issued photo ID is sufficient.
From Cyril E. King Airport (STT), Red Hook is approximately 25–30 minutes by taxi. The government-set taxi rate is $11 per person for a shared ride. The route can take longer during morning rush hour. There is no public bus service that goes directly to Red Hook.
Parking at Red Hook is limited and fills up quickly, especially on weekends and in high season. There is paid parking near the terminal. If you're taking the car ferry to St. John, you'll need to queue in the vehicle line. If taking the passenger ferry, consider taking a taxi to avoid parking hassles.