Charlotte Amalie to Cruz Bay Ferry: Schedule, Times & Fares
The Charlotte Amalie to Cruz Bay ferry is operated by Varlack Ventures and Transportation Services of St. John, running on a seasonal schedule that is currently suspended. Varlack Ventures suspended the route August 30 – October 31, 2026; service resumes November 1, 2026. Hourly Red Hook ↔ Cruz Bay ferry service continues throughout — plan around Red Hook until the Charlotte Amalie route resumes. The Charlotte Amalie to Cruz Bay ferry costs $13 per adult one-way or $26 round trip. The crossing takes about 45 min.
⚠️ Charlotte Amalie ↔ Cruz Bay ferry is suspended (August 30 – October 31, 2026)Varlack Ventures has temporarily suspended ferry service between Downtown Charlotte Amalie (Blyden Marine Terminal) and Cruz Bay for the seasonal period. Waterfront service resumes November 1, 2026. Hourly Red Hook ↔ Cruz Bay ferry service continues throughout — plan around Red Hook until the Charlotte Amalie route resumes.
$13
adult one-way
$26
round trip
$3.50
child
⛴ Ferry crossing · about 45 min · ~9 mi across the water
Service suspended
- Varlack Ventures has temporarily suspended ferry service between Downtown Charlotte Amalie (Blyden Marine Terminal) and Cruz Bay for the seasonal period. Waterfront service resumes November 1, 2026.
- Hourly Red Hook ↔ Cruz Bay ferry service continues throughout — plan around Red Hook until the Charlotte Amalie route resumes.
- The timetable below returns when service resumes on November 1, 2026.
Are these fares & times current?
- These fares and departure times are the current published schedule as verified on September 22, 2026, drawn directly from the ferry operators (Varlack Ventures and Transportation Services of St. John). Ferry schedules do change seasonally and by day of week — always confirm departure times with the operator before you travel.
Good to know
- ⚠️ Suspended August 30 – October 31, 2026 — Varlack Ventures paused the Downtown Charlotte Amalie run for the seasonal period; waterfront service resumes November 1, 2026
- Use the hourly Red Hook ↔ Cruz Bay ferry while the Charlotte Amalie route is paused
- Departs from Edward Wilmoth Blyden IV Marine Terminal (waterfront)
- Good option if staying near cruise ship port or downtown
- Higher fare than Red Hook route ($13 vs $8.15)
- $1 booking fee per ticket when purchasing online
- Children ages 2–11 $3.50; Infants ages 0–1 ride free
- One personal item free; additional bags $4 each
Schedule notes
- Service suspended August 30 – October 31, 2026 — resumes November 1, 2026. Hourly Red Hook ↔ Cruz Bay ferry service continues throughout — plan around Red Hook until the Charlotte Amalie route resumes.
Related ferry routes
Fares and schedules verified current as of September 22, 2026. They change seasonally and by operator — confirm departure times before you travel.