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BVIPA announces new USVI/VI Ferry schedule starting Nov 1, 2021

October 30th, 2021 | Tags: ferry terminal Virgin Islands USVI COVID-19 travel VI
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has announced a newly adjusted International Ferry Passenger Schedule at Road Town Jetty starting 1 November 2021. Photo: Internet Source
The Ports Authority also noted that Ferry passengers arriving and departing the Virgin Islands must reserve a ticket with the scheduled ferry operator through their booking portal. Photo: Internet Source
The Ports Authority also noted that Ferry passengers arriving and departing the Virgin Islands must reserve a ticket with the scheduled ferry operator through their booking portal. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has announced a newly adjusted International Ferry Passenger Schedule at Road Town Jetty starting 1 November 2021.

The Ports Authority noted that Per request from International Ferry Operators, the international ferry passenger schedule between the Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands has been adjusted for the period starting November 1, 2021, up until January 31, 2022, due to increased bookings.

“There will be an additional daily international round-trip service,  thus increasing it to three daily round-trip ferry services for this period. The maximum capacity will remain at 65 passengers per trip,” BVIPA noted.

The Ports Authority also noted that Ferry passengers arriving and departing the Virgin Islands must reserve a ticket with the scheduled ferry operator through their booking portal.

 The new international ferry passenger schedule is as follows:

•    Ferries will depart Road Town, Tortola for Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas at 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

•    Ferries will depart Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas for Road Town, Tortola at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

•    Ferries will depart West End, Tortola for Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas at 10:30 a.m.

•    Ferries will depart Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas for West End, Tortola at 2:30 p.m.  

BVIPA also indicated that only vaccinated passengers will be allowed to disembark at West End and said the ferry will continue on to Road Town for disembarkation of either vaccinated or non-vaccinated passengers.

8 Responses to “BVIPA announces new USVI/VI Ferry schedule starting Nov 1, 2021”

  • great (30/10/2021, 13:34) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good news!
  • How about a cruise ship schedule.. (30/10/2021, 15:12) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    How long we've been waiting for a cruise ship schedule, atlease until April, the next 6 months. U all say you have them locked, then tell us...
    • Funny (30/10/2021, 21:27) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      there is a cruise ship schedule available on the BVI Ports authority website listing the ships big and small for the next 2 years if you care to look instead of complaining
  • question (30/10/2021, 16:06) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Can we still travel to stthomas unvaccinated come November 1st as America is mandating we can only enter the United States if vaccinated.
    • Chook (30/10/2021, 16:56) Like (17) Dislike (8) Reply
      Get vaccinated or stay home; it's that simple
    • Yes (31/10/2021, 00:44) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
      If you are not vaccinated by that date you can not enter the USVI from Tortola or anywhere else. You will not be allowed to enter the BVI from the USVI If you are not vaccinated.
  • I miss you (30/10/2021, 18:47) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Omg Welcome back St. John Ferry. Oh how I miss you so much.
  • BS (30/10/2021, 21:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    BS schedule for West End!


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