Aquatic Rentals suspending ferry service between VI & USVI from August 31, 2026
The announcement by Aquatic Rentals Ferry Service was made on social media today, August 11, 2026.
"After many years of providing transportation services between the British Virgin Islands and the United States Virgin Islands, Aquatic Rentals Ferry Service have made the decision to suspend all ferry operations indefinitely, effective August 31st, 2026."
The ferry company did not state the reason for discontinuing its service to the Virgin Islands.
Aquatic Rentals Ferry Service was approved by local regulators to offer passenger services between the Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands (USVI) in early 2022.
'It has truly been our privilege to serve you'- Aquatic Rentals
"To every passenger who traveled with us, every family who trusted us with their journey, and every customer who supported us along the way — thank you. It has truly been our privilege to serve you.
"We are incredibly grateful for the support, loyalty, memories, and relationships built throughout the years. While this chapter is coming to a close, the appreciation we have for our customers and community will remain with us. Thank you for allowing us to serve you," Aquatic Rentals stated.
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37 Responses to “Aquatic Rentals suspending ferry service between VI & USVI from August 31, 2026”
Even the ferry industry experiencing the lack of demand for travel to STT ..
AND, how the VI could have many more developments like this with Independence.
Like only thing Savin them is market dominance or dirty money sad
Wished BVI had more options to go to jvd Ang and vg
All these drug man through the place at least try give back to the community and run a ferry service y'all can take the blow ezy. Only thing is passengers gah look over them shoulder for stay bullet
IGNORANCE AN BAD ATTITUDE gets you no place in
Life
And consider the demographics of the BVI visitor. Our tourists tend to skew older, which makes long waits, multiple transfers and unnecessarily complicated travel arrangements even more consequential.
The BVI has to learn to adapt. Protecting local businesses is a legitimate objective, but protectionism cannot become an excuse for preserving inefficiency. Across most industries, shielding businesses from competition ultimately discourages innovation, weakens service and limits growth. The better approach is to help local businesses become competitive—not protect them from having to compete.
This ferry company wasn't encouraging. They charged for everything then started payments by card only as if they didn't trust their staff then they cut out running Tuesdays and Wednesdays how did they expect to attract customers?
The o****'s gi***fr8888 was calling all the shots and have a stinking attitude and the sons biggitive attitudes and meen demeanor towards people. I think they killed there own business. Brought 6 pieces of luggage and 2 boxes $200 $80 one way fares why would they get alot of passengers they wouldn't even offer specials on certain days.