St. Thomas to Tortola Ferry: Charlotte Amalie → Road Town Schedule & Fares
The Charlotte Amalie to Road Town ferry is operated by Road Town Fast Ferry, Native Son and Smith's Ferry, running with several departures a day. The Charlotte Amalie to Road Town ferry costs $60 per adult one-way or $110 round trip. The crossing takes about 45 min. A valid passport is required — this is an international BVI crossing.
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Ferry schedule & departure times
Are these fares & times current?
- These fares and departure times are the current published schedule as verified on November 6, 2026, drawn directly from the ferry operators (Road Town Fast Ferry, Native Son and Smith's Ferry). Ferry schedules do change seasonally and by day of week — always confirm departure times with the operator before you travel.
Good to know
- International crossing — passport required
- BVI entry: complete online e-card at bviedcard.gov.vg before travel (as of Jan 2025)
- Arrive 60–90 minutes before departure for customs/immigration
- Port fee: $10/pp (STT→BVI) — not included in ticket
- BVI departure tax: $20/pp non-resident / $15/pp resident
- BVI Environmental & Tourism levy: $10/pp on arrival
- Smith's Ferry (regular weekly pattern, confirmed Nov–Dec 2026): Mon/Thu — RT 7:30am/CHA 9:00am, RT 11:30am/CHA 4:00pm; Tue/Sat — RT 10:00am/CHA 1:50pm, RT 3:15pm/CHA 5:30pm; no service Wed, Fri, or Sun
- Smith's Ferry (Sept–Oct 2026 transitional schedule): reduced and published month-to-month — some days run RT 8:00am & 3:00pm/CHA 9:30am & 5:00pm, others a single RT 11:30am/CHA 2:30pm sailing, many days no service; never runs Wed; confirm exact dates at smithsferry.com before booking
Schedule notes
- Smith's Ferry times shown are its regular Mon/Thu & Tue/Sat weekly pattern (confirmed Nov–Dec 2026); September–October 2026 runs a reduced, day-specific schedule instead (see notes) — confirm at smithsferry.com before travel. Native Son's October 2026 calendar is day-specific (see notes) — confirm at nativesonferry.co. Road Town Fast Ferry may run different times — confirm at RoadTownFastFerry.com.
Entry requirements (international crossing)
- A valid passport is required for every traveler — this ferry crosses into the British Virgin Islands.
- Complete the online BVI e-card at bviedcard.gov.vg before you travel.
- Budget for BVI entry/departure fees on top of the ferry ticket (roughly $30–40 per person in port fees, departure tax, and tourism levy).
- Arrive 60–90 minutes early to clear customs and immigration.
Private boat instead
- A day charter leaves when you want and stops where you like on the way. What captains bid for St. Thomas to Tortola: St. Thomas → Tortola by private boat on BoatCharterBid.
Charlotte Amalie to Road Town ferry — questions
How much is the Charlotte Amalie to Road Town ferry?
The Charlotte Amalie to Road Town ferry costs $60 per adult one-way or $110 round trip. The crossing takes about 45 min. A valid passport is required — this is an international BVI crossing.
What is the Charlotte Amalie to Road Town ferry schedule?
Runs daily. Ferries depart Charlotte Amalie at 9:00am, 1:50pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm, and depart Road Town at 7:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 3:15pm. Smith's Ferry times shown are its regular Mon/Thu & Tue/Sat weekly pattern (confirmed Nov–Dec 2026); September–October 2026 runs a reduced, day-specific schedule instead (see notes) — confirm at smithsferry.com before travel. Native Son's October 2026 calendar is day-specific (see notes) — confirm at nativesonferry.co. Road Town Fast Ferry may run different times — confirm at RoadTownFastFerry.com.
How long is the Charlotte Amalie to Road Town ferry?
The Charlotte Amalie to Road Town crossing takes about 45 min. Operated by Road Town Fast Ferry, Native Son and Smith's Ferry.
Who operates the Charlotte Amalie to Road Town ferry?
The Charlotte Amalie to Road Town route is served by Road Town Fast Ferry, Native Son and Smith's Ferry. Fares are $60 one-way or $110 round trip per adult.
Do I need a passport for the Charlotte Amalie to Road Town ferry?
Yes. This is an international crossing into the British Virgin Islands. Every traveler needs a valid passport, must complete the online BVI e-card at bviedcard.gov.vg before travel, and pays BVI entry/departure fees in addition to the ferry ticket. Arrive 60–90 minutes early for customs and immigration.
Related ferry routes
Fares and schedules verified current as of November 6, 2026. They change seasonally and by operator — confirm departure times before you travel.