From the USVI
St. Thomas ↔ Road Town / West End
USVI ↔ Tortola
Several operators, including Road Town Fast Ferry and Native Son, run from Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook. About 45–60 minutes plus customs.
BVI ferries & getting around
How to hop between islands by ferry, car barge, and seaplane. A curated starting point, not a ranking. Confirm schedules, rates, and availability before you go.
Inter-island
Tortola ↔ Virgin Gorda
Road Town or Beef Island ↔ Spanish Town
Speedy’s and Smith’s Ferry make frequent 30-minute runs to The Valley on Virgin Gorda.
Beach bar run
West End ↔ Jost Van Dyke
Tortola ↔ Great Harbour
Short crossing to Jost Van Dyke on the New Horizon ferry; there are also runs from Red Hook and Cruz Bay.
Limited days
Tortola ↔ Anegada
Road Town ↔ Anegada
Limited weekly service to the flat coral island of Anegada. Check days carefully or fly a small charter.