Most popular
Red Hook ↔ Cruz Bay passenger ferry
St. Thomas ↔ St. John
The main hop to St. John: about 20 minutes, departing roughly hourly through the day. Pay at the dock.
USVI 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.
From downtown
Charlotte Amalie ↔ Cruz Bay ferry
St. Thomas ↔ St. John
A longer, scenic ride from the downtown waterfront, handy if you are staying near town or the cruise piers.
Vehicles
Red Hook car barge
St. Thomas ↔ St. John
Bring your rental Jeep across. Several barge operators run frequent crossings; check that your rental allows it.
Fastest to St. Croix
Seaborne seaplane
St. Thomas ↔ St. Croix
Harbor-to-harbor seaplane flights between Charlotte Amalie and Christiansted in about 25 minutes.