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Travel guides for the US & British Virgin Islands

Ferry schedules, flight news, island planning, charter tips, and more — practical resources for getting around and making the most of the Virgin Islands.

Travel GuideNew

How to Get to St. John from St. Thomas

Three ferry routes, two terminals, and exact taxi fares — everything you need to get from St. Thomas airport to St. John, start to finish.

May 6, 2026

New Route

Breeze Airways Launches First-Ever Nonstop flight from Tampa to St. Thomas

Tampa Bay travelers finally have a direct path to the Caribbean. Breeze Airways launches twice-weekly TPA–STT nonstop service on December 16, 2026 — no passport needed, no connections, just three hours to the islands.

May 5, 2026

Travel Alert

Spirit Airlines Is Shutting Down. What It Means for Flights to St. Thomas.

Spirit was the only nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to STT — that route is now gone. Orlando travelers keep Southwest's daily nonstop but lose Spirit's ultra-low fares. Here's what the shutdown actually means.

May 1, 2026

Planning

BVI Customs & Entry Fees Explained (2026)

What you'll actually pay in 2026 to enter the British Virgin Islands — private charter vs. passenger ferry, cruising permits, environmental levy, and NPT fees, line by line.

April 14, 2026

Routes

Best Boat Charter Routes for a Day Trip in the USVI

Six tested day-charter routes you can do entirely within the US Virgin Islands — no BVI customs, no passports required. Snorkeling, beach bars, floating restaurants.

April 14, 2026

Pricing Guide

How Much Does a Boat Charter Cost in the USVI? (2026 Guide)

Real pricing for day charters, half-days, and overnight trips in St. Thomas, St. John, and the BVI — plus what drives the price up or down.

April 10, 2026