Charlotte Amalie to Road Town Ferry: Schedule, Times & 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.
$60
adult one-way
$110
round trip
$50
child
⛴ Ferry crossing · about 45 min · ~21.3 mi across the water
Ferry schedule & departure times
Runs daily
Departs Charlotte Amalie
9:00am1:50pm4:00pm5:30pm
Departs Road Town
7:30am10:00am11:30am3:15pm
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. Road Town Fast Ferry's September 2026 schedule is also irregular day-to-day (see notes) — confirm at RoadTownFastFerry.com. Native Son may run different times.
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 (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. Road Town Fast Ferry's September 2026 schedule is also irregular day-to-day (see notes) — confirm at RoadTownFastFerry.com. Native Son may run different times.
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.
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.